Pattern Sources Page

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

  • GBACG Great Pattern Review Top Pick — 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.
  • International Flat Pattern Repository and Exchange — From website: "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 — Women's 19th century clothing, patterns, fabric, notions (frogs, clasps, etc), shoes, boning, hooping, and more.
  • 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.
  • Amazon Drygoods catalogs Updated! — As of December 2011, Amazon Dry Goods is back in busines and now has an online store!
    Books, reproduction clothing and household accessories, shoes, toys, corsets, plus historic clothing and window treatment patterns.
  • Artemis Imports — Sells patterns by Atira Fashions, and other items for belly dance.
  • Atira's Fashions — Their own line of Middle Eastern dance patterns.
  • 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 supplies for 17th thru early 19th century reenactors. Shoes; Linen, wool, fustian and cotton fabrics. Patterns: • JP Ryan • Mill Farm • Kannik's Korner • Fleur de Lyse • Period Impression • Smoke & Fire • Past Patterns.
  • Chas R Childs — Civil War reenactment site that sells their own patterns for Union and Confederate uniforms. Also fabrics appropriate for uniforms: wools, etc.
  • 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 • Costume Connection.
  • Dragonfly Design Studio — Carries their own line of patterns, including a pierrette costume. Also sell masks, garments, hats, makeup, hairpieces, fans, parasols, 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.
  • EvaDress Patterns New! — Late 19th century through mid 20th century pattern reproductions for women, men and children.
  • Fall Creek Sutlery — Specializes in Civil War reenactment items: costumes, mostly men's items, a bit of women's; patterns by "Homespun Patterns."; boots and shoes; leather goods; books; etc.
  • Fig Leaf Patterns — Their own line of men's and women's patterns from late 18th thru early 20th century.
  • 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. — Men's, women's and children's Civil War era clothing, hats and accessories. Patterns, including their own line of men's, women's and children's Civil War era patterns.
  • Grannd Garb Top Pick — Carries various brands of patterns, from 16th to 19th century. Also fabric, trims, notions, buttons, clasps, books, etc. Patterns: 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 — 19th c. fabric, clothing, etc. Also patterns, including their own line of patterns, which currently includes a "Longhunter Shirt" and a pattern which has five men's shirts from 1700-1820.
  • Harper House — Sells various brands of medieval thru 20th century patterns for men, women and children. Also carries patterns for hats, shoes, etc. Patterns: 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 — 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 Mercantile — 19th century clothing, weapons, tents, leather, fabrics, etc. 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.
  • La Fleur de Lyse — Medieval and 18th century French patterns.
  • 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.The store and museum, located in Berkeley, CA, are "must-see."
  • 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.
  • Lost Coast Historical Patterns Updated! — Patterns, costume supplies, and corset supplies. Large selection of historical patterns: Dawn Anderson Designs • Design and Planning Concepts • Truly Victorian • Laughing Moon • Folkwear • JP Ryan • Fig Leaf Patterns • Kay Fig • Hint of History • Margo Anderson's Historic Costume Patterns • The Mantua-Maker • Past Patterns • La Fleur de Lyse • Lynn McMasters • Mill Farm Patterns • Tailor's Guide • Sense and Sensibility Patterns • Rocking Horse Farm • Octagon Ladies Repository • Reconstructing History • Grainline Gear • June Colburn • Birch Street.
  • Mantua-Maker Historical Sewing Patterns — 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 — Ready to wear men's and women's garments. Sells his own "historically inspired" patterns.
  • Nehelenia Patterns New! — Carries patterns by: Rocking Horse Farm • Period Impressions • Reconstructing History • Wingeo • Northern Society of Costume and Textiles • Truly Victorian • Recollections of J.P. Ryan • La Fleur de Lyse • Past Patterns • Margo Anderson • Buckaroo Bobbins • Laughing Moon • Kanniks Korner • Eva Dress • Fig Leaf • Eagle View • Smoke & Fire • Mill Farm • Arts &. Metiers • Sajou • Pattern Studio • Folkwear • Patterns of History • Mara Riley • Ageless Patterns • Scottish Patterns • Country Wives
  • Northern Society of Costume & Textiles — A group in UK that "was founded ... to encourage the study and preservation of costume and textiles." They sell patterns made from original clothing, including a dress that belonged to Charlotte Bronte.
  • Northwest Traders — Frontiersman and Indian patterns.
  • Octagon Ladies Repository — American Civil War patterns for women and children.
  • Old Time Patterns — Patterns for Renaissance thru Edwardian (early 20th century) periods.Carries: JP Ryan • La Mode Bagatelle • Laughing Moon • Margo Anderson • Mill Farm • Millers Millinery • Past Patterns • Reconstructing History • Tailor's Guide • Truly Victorian • Wingeo • and more.
  • 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.
  • Period Clothing Patterns & Cutting Diagrams — From The Ladies Treasury of Costume & Fashion. Lots of patterns from period magazines.
  • Pillaged Village, The Top Pick — Medieval thru 17th century: Patterns, trim, agilets, clasps, frogs, buckles, pennanulars, jewelry. books, pre-made garb, etc. Geared toward re-enactors and SCA folks.
  • Recollections of JP Ryan, The Top Pick — Georgian era patterns for men and women.
  • Reconstructing History Top Pick — Carries their own line of patterns: 16th and early 17th century Elizabethan, Irish, Cavalier, Polish and German. Has a really good "for beginners" section. Also information on ancient Irish, Scottish and Japanese clothing.
  • Richard the Thread — Busks, boning, coutil, millinery supplies, dress forms, and more. Their own pattern line includes Renaissance, Elizabethan, Victorian and Edwardian.
  • Rocking Horse Farm Top Pick — Medieval, colonial, regency, civil war, Victorian, Edwardian and 1920s-1940s patterns for men, women and children.
  • Sacramento City Dry Goods Top Pick New! — Supplies for reenactors, mostly 19th century/old west, owned by Joann Peterson of Laughing Moon patterns. Men's, women's and children's clothing, shoes, hats, underpinnings, and more. Fabric & corset supplies. And, of course, Laughing Moon patterns!
  • Sense & Sensibility Top Pick — Patterns by Jennie Chancey. Regency thru Victorian era patterns and information.
  • Sewing Central — Sells fabrics like silk noil, silk dupioni, linen, wool, etc. Also patterns, books, and corset supplies. Pattern lines include: 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 — Specializes in colonial and early 19th century items: men's & women's clothing; shoes & boots; hats; accessories; etc. 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.
  • Spencer's Mercantile New! — 18th and 19th century items & patterns for re-enactors.
  • 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.
  • Vintage Connection, The — "Your guide to historic, vintage, antique & collectible fashions." Lots of great stuff on this site, including old patterns on this site, from original period magazines.
  • Wingeo Patterns — Sells their own line of 10th thru 20th century patterns.
  • Wm Booth, Draper — This vendor specializes in Revolutionary War reenactment. Fabric: linen, hemp and wool. Linen thread; tape & lace made of linen, wool, cotton & hemp; yarn; metal, bone & thread buttons; buckles; and other cool period notions. Patterns: Kannik's Korner • JP Ryan • La Fleur de Lyse • Fig Leaf • Mill Farm • etc.
  • Zdenka — Custom costumes, uniforms and non-costume clothing. Also a book with pattern on 18th c. corset.

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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 — 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 17th-18th century 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 Impressions — 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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