Pattern School

Learn more about vintage sewing patterns at Pattern School!

Pattern Companies

Pattern Advertising in Magazines

Pattern Quarterlies

McCall Pattern Catalog.

Want to learn about a specific pattern company? Find our comprehensive list of pattern companies and research here.

Pattern Quarterlies

Pattern Advertising in Magazines

Pattern Quarterlies

McCall Quarterly

See the different ways that pattern companies illustrated and promoted their new patterns in seasonal quarterlies.

Pattern Advertising in Magazines

Pattern Advertising in Magazines

Pattern Advertising in Magazines

McCall's magazine 1916.

Several pattern companies published their own magazines. Click here to read more!

Dating Vintage Sewing Patterns

Pattern Care, Repair, and Preservation

Pattern Advertising in Magazines

WWII-era nurse uniform patterns.

Find out more about accurately dating your sewing patterns.

Pattern Care, Repair, and Preservation

Pattern Care, Repair, and Preservation

Pattern Care, Repair, and Preservation

Vintage McCall Sewing pattern and inventory card.

Find out how to repair tears, protect patterns from damage, and store your collection.

Pattern Advertising Store Leaflets

Pattern Care, Repair, and Preservation

Pattern Care, Repair, and Preservation

Learn about the different ways that pattern companies partnered with other businesses to market patterns.