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(See end of list for a description of pattern lines carried by several of the resellers)

  • GBACG Great Pattern Review Update 08/2007 — Really great resource. Reviews of patterns by people who have used the patterns, many include pictures. The reviews usually include any pitfalls, workarounds, adjustments, etc needed to make up the garment.
  • Internation Flat Pattern Repository and Exchange Update 08/2007 — As of 08/2007, site is down.
    "To acquire, catalog, database, preserve original patterns and distribute copies of garment patterns that have historical, research or practical value to costume & fashion designers, cutters, re-enactors, historians, vintage clothing reproducers, sociologists and anthropologists."
  • Vintage Pattern Lending Library — Just like a "regular" library, the VPLL loans out vintage patterns from 1850 through 1940.
  • Abraham's Lady — 19th century patterns, fabric, notions, etc.
  • Ageless Patterns — Victorian reproduction patterns from 1867 - 1915.
  • AlterYears — Their own line of Renaissance patterns sold on-line.  You can also order their catalog, which has "over 2000" patterns, books, supplies, etc.
  • Artemis Imports — Sells patterns by Atira Fashions, and other items for belly dance.
  • Atira's Fashions — Their own line of Middle Eastern dance patterns.
  • Atlanta History Center pattern — Sells 2 patterns made from clothes in their collection: a beautiful c. 1860 dress and an overcoat c. 1864.
  • Birch Street Clothing — Sells their own patterns, for modern clothes, like wrap pants. Carries Folkwear patterns, also.
  • Buckaroo Bobbins — Men's, women's and children's "Old West" patterns.
  • Burnley and Trowbridge — Specializes in 17th thru early 19th centuries. Carries JP Ryan, Mill Farm, Kannik's Korner, Fleur de Lyse, Period Impression, Smoke & Fire, and Past Patterns.
  • Chas R. Childs — Civil War reenactment site that sells their own patterns for Union and Confederate uniforms.
  • Chivalry Sports — This web store sells just about everything a renaissance fair enthusiast could want. They carry several lines of renaissance patterns, including:
    • Atira's,
    • Folkwear,
    • Fantasy Fashions, and
    • Costume Connection.
  • Dragonfly Design Studio — Carries their own line of patterns, including a pierrette costume. Also sell masks, garments, hats, makeup, hairpieces, etc.
  • EvaDress — Sells vintage patterns for men and women from the late 19th century thru mid-20th century; also a few patterns of their own. They have a few hat patterns. They also sell fabrics: silk, wool, buckram and nice stiff cotton organdy.
  • Fall Creek Sutlery — Civil War patterns by "Homespun Patterns." They also sell, boots and shoes, leather goods, books, uniforms, etc.
  • Fig Leaf Patterns — Their own line of men's and women's patterns from late 18th thru early 20th century.
  • Five Rivers Chapmanry — As of Dec. 2006, no longer sells patterns.
  • La Fleur de Lyse Top pick — Medieval and 18th century French patterns.
  • Folkwear — Historical and Ethnic patterns. They do not take orders online, but they do accept phone/fax orders. Some of the types of patterns they make are:
    • Old West/Frontier
    • Victorian/Edwardian
    • Central/South American
    • Asian (Japanese, Chinese, Tibetan, etc),
    • Middle Eastern (Afghani, Turkish, Morrocan, etc),
    • European (Croatian, Greek, French, etc).
  • Galla Rock Mercantile Shirt & Pattern Co. — Their own line of men's, women's and children's Civil War era patterns, including accessories like bonets, purses, mitts and more.
  • Grannd Garb Top pick — Carries various brands of patterns, from 16th to 19th century. Also fabric, trims, notions, buttons, clasps, books, etc.
    • Alter Years
    • Fantasy Fashions
    • Folkwear
    • Laughing Moon
    • Mantua Maker
    • Margo Anderson
    • Miller's Millinery
    • Past Patterns
    • Pegee of Williamsburg
    • Reconstructing History
    • Rocking Horse Farm
    • Truly Victorian
  • Hamilton Dry Goods — They sell their own line of patterns, which currently includes a "Longhunter Shirt" and a pattern which has five men's shirts from 1700-1820. Also sells fabric, clothing, etc.
  • Harper House — Sells various brands of medieval thru 20th century patterns for men, women and children. Also carries patterns for hats, shoes, etc.
    • Buckaroo Bobbins
    • Costume Connection
    • DL Designs
    • Fantasy Fashions
    • La Fleur de Lyse
    • Folkwear
    • Kannik's Korner
    • Laughing Moon
    • Making Memories
    • Mantua Maker
    • Missouri River
    • La Mode Bagatelle
    • Moi Randall
    • Northwest Traders
    • Octagon Ladies Repository
    • Old World Enterprises
    • Past Patterns
    • Pegee of Williamsburg
    • Period Impressions
    • Promenade Patterns
    • Rocking Horse Farm
    • Sense and Sensibility
    • Smoke and Fire
    • Tailor's Guide
    • Talbot's Fine Accessories
    • Timeless Stitches
    • Truly Victorian
    • Victoria Jones
    • Wisconsin Historical Society
  • Harriets.com — Sells her own line of women's, men's and children's patterns from Medieval thru 20th Century.  Also, some pre-made items, costume rentals and vintage clothes for sale.
  • Historic Moments Patterns Update 08/2007 — by Elizabeth Stewart Clark. Her own line of Civil War era patterns for children.
  • Hula Source — Muumuu & other Hawaiian patterns.
  • Jalie Patterns — (Canada) Patterns for dance/ice skating, plus regular clothing patterns, especially sportswear, outerwear, etc. I've heard that pattern sizes run small.
  • James Country Update 08/2007 — Sells patterns for 18th and 19th century, including:
    • Buckaroo Bobbins
    • Eagle View
    • Folkwear
    • Harriet Engler
    • Heidi Marsh
    • Homespun
    • Millers Millinery
    • Old World Enterprises
    • Past Patterns
    • Patterns of History
    • Pegee of Williamsburg
    • Period Impressions
    • Tailor's Guide
  • Kannik's Korner — Sells their own line of patterns c. 1750 - 1820. Also books and cross-stitch kits.
  • Lacis Top pick — Great source for costuming needs (patterns, boning, busks, hoops, etc).  Lots of books on costuming, millinery, tatting, etc.  They also sell hoop skirts and vintage clothes.  Well worth a visit to their store and museum located in Berkeley, CA.
  • Laughing Moon Mercantile Top pick — Patterns by JoAnn Peterson. Great corset pattern! Also, men's & women's late Victorian/western patterns.
  • Lavolta Press Top pick — Books on historical costuming which have patterns from original periodicals. From mid-19th century through early 20th century.
  • Mantua Maker — Her own line of Renaissance thru Victorian women's patterns. (Really nice spanish farthingale and spanish loose gown patterns.)
  • Margo Anderson's Historic Patterns Top pick— One of the best Men's & Women's Elizabethan patterns. Each pattern set includes patterns for several different garments, historic background, and sewing techniques. Well worth the money!
  • MoiRandall's — Sells his own "historically inspired" patterns.
  • Northern Society of Costume & Textiles — Sells their own line of patterns, taken from original period clothing, including "The Going-Away Dress of Charlotte Bronte" and "A Dress of The Revolution - 1793".
  • Northwest Traders — Frontiersman and Indian patterns.
  • Octagon Ladies Repository — American Civil War patterns for women and children.
  • Past Patterns Top pick — Patterns by Saundra Ros Altman. Late 18th c. through early 20th c. patterns for men, women and children.  Also sells hoop and corset kits.
  • PatternReview.com — Reviews of patterns, sewing machines, etc
  • Patterns from the Past — Sells original vintage patterns of all kinds: sewing, crocheting, knitting, etc.
  • Patterns of History — From the Wisconsin Historical Society. Patterns taken from their collection, including 1857 promenade dress, 1874 bustled dinner gown, 1899 wedding gown and 1878 men's sack coat.
  • Patterns of Time — Sells various brands of medieval through early 20th century patterns.  Also sells clasps, kilt pins, and other accessories.  Custom and pre-made costumes.
  • Pegee of Williamsburg — Revolutionary War and "Gone with the Wind" patterns.
  • The Pillaged Village — Medieval thru 17th century: Patterns, trim, books, pre-made garb, etc.  Geared toward re-enactors and SCA folks.
  • The Recollections of JP Ryan Top pick — Georgian era patterns for men and women.
  • Reconstructing History Top pick — 16th and early 17th century Elizabethan, Irish, Cavalier, Polish and German patterns.
  • Rocking Horse Farm Top pick — Medieval, colonial, regency, civil war, victorian, edwardian and 1920s-1940s patterns for men, women and children.
  • Sense & Sensibility Top pick — Patterns by Jennie Chancey. Regency thru Victorian era patterns and information.
  • Sewing Central — Carries patterns, fabric, books, and corset supplies.
    • Alter Years
    • Costume Connection
    • Eagle's View
    • Fantasy Fashions
    • La Fleur de Lyse
    • Kannik's Korner
    • Laughing Moon
    • Mantua Maker
    • Margo Anderson
    • La Mode Bagatelle
    • Past Patterns
    • Patterns of History
    • Reconstructing History
    • Rocking Horse Farm
    • Sense and Sensibility
    • Truly Victorian
  • SewingPatterns.com — Sells all the major brands of fashion patterns, like McCalls, Simplicity, Butterick, Vogue, Kwik Sew, Green Pepper, New Look, and many smaller brands.
  • Simplicity — Sells lots of costume patterns (from good to horrible). The "Making History" line, especially the Martha McCain patterns, are good.
  • Smoke & Fire - Patterns — Carries their own line of 18th c. patterns, plus:
    • Costume Connection
    • Eagle's View
    • La Fleur de Lyse
    • Folkwear
    • JP Ryan
    • Kannik's Korner
    • Mill Farm
    • Moi Randall
    • Patterns of History
    • Period Impressions
    • Period Patterns
    • Rocking Horse Farm
  • Sykes Sutlery — Sells patterns, costumes, musketry, and fencing equipment. Pattern lines include:
    • La Fleur de Lyse
    • Margo Anderson
    • Period Patterns
    • Reconstructing History
  • Truly Victorian Top pick — Patterns by Heather McNaughton, from 1840's to 1890's. Having used some myself, I can highly recommend them.
  • Wingeo Patterns — Sells their own line of 10th thru 20th century patterns.
  • Wm Booth, Draper — Sells patterns for Revolutionary War reenactors: Kannik's Korner, JP Ryan, La Fleur de Lyse, Fig Leaf, Mill Farm, etc.

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Pattern Line Descriptions:

  • AlterYears — Renaissance patterns for men and women. Geared towards renaissance faire patrons.
  • Atira's Fashions — Middle Eastern dance patterns.
  • Buckaroo Bobbins — Men's, women's and children's "Old West" patterns.
  • Costume Connection — Men's and women's patterns: medieval tunic, houppelande, kirtle & surcoat, German "puff & slash," Tudor, Renaissance, Cavalier, and Japanese kimonos.
  • DL Designs — Hat patterns from medieval through 20th century; patterns for bonnets, top hats, hennins, and more.
  • Eagle's View — Frontiersman, Indian, and Colonial patterns. Mostly men's, but some women's patterns.
  • Fantasy Fashions — Renaissance men's and women's patterns.
  • La Fleur de Lyse Top pick — Medieval and 18th century French patterns.
  • Harriet's TCS — Mostly 19th century, but the full line covers 14th thru early 20th centuries. Men's, women's and children's patterns.
  • Heidi Marsh — Civil War era men's and women's patterns. (Heidi has also written several "Of The Hoop Era" books.)
  • Homespun — Civil War era patterns.
  • JP Ryan Top pick — Men's and women's Georgian era patterns.
  • Kannik's Korner — Patterns from 1750-1820 for men, women and children.
  • Laughing Moon Top pick — Mid to late 19th century patterns for men and women.
  • Making Memories
  • Mantua Maker — Renaissance thru Victorian women's patterns. (Really nice spanish farthingale and spanish loose gown patterns.)
  • Margo Anderson's Historic Costume Patterns Top pick — Men's and women's Elizabethan patterns.
  • Mill Farm — Mid to late 18th century patterns.
  • Miller's Millinery — 18th and 19th century headwear and accessories patterns.
  • Missouri River — Buckskinning, French & Indian War, and First Nations patterns.
  • La Mode Bagatelle — A "Regency Wardrobe" package and "Artistic Reform Teagowns" package. Site closed, but patterns can still be found on other sites.
  • Moi Randall — Renaissance faire patterns: beer-maiden bodice, pirate shirt, etc.
  • Northwest Traders — Frontiersman and Indian patterns.
  • Octagon Ladies Repository — American Civil War patterns for women and children.
  • Old World Enterprises — Regency thru Victorian patterns for men and women.
  • Past Patterns — Late 18th c. through early 20th c. patterns for men, women and children.
  • Patterns of History — From the Wisconsin Historical Society. Patterns taken from their collection, including 1857 promenade dress, 1874 bustled dinner gown, 1899 wedding gown and 1878 men's sack coat.
  • Pegee of Williamsburg — Revolutionary War and "Gone with the Wind" patterns.
  • Period Imressions — 18th and 19th century clothing and hat patterns for men, women and children.
  • Period Patterns — Medieval thru Elizabethan patterns.
  • Promenade Patterns — Edwardian (1910ish) patterns for women.
  • Reconstructing History Top pick — 16th and early 17th century Elizabethan, Irish, Cavalier, Polish and German patterns.
  • Rocking Horse Farm Top pick — Medieval thru 1940s patterns for men, women and children.
  • Sense & Sensibility Top pick — Regency thru Victorian era patterns.
  • Smoke & Fire — 18th century patterns
  • Tailor's Guide —
  • Talbot's Fine Accessories —
  • Timeless Stitches —
  • Truly Victorian — Victorian patterns for women.
  • Victoria Jones — Hawaiian patterns.
  • Wisconsin Historical Society — Patterns taken from their collection, including 1857 promenade dress, 1874 bustled dinner gown, 1899 wedding gown and 1878 men's sack coat.

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