Back in the day when women couldn't find exactly what they wanted fashion wise or just flat out could not afford their champagne taste on a beer budget, they sewed. There were wonderful fabrics out there just waiting to be scooped up and turned into Pucciesque dresses and gowns. Women also made drapes, covers for their couches, dresses for their daughters, suits for their sons and even clothing for their husbands or boyfriends.
While there are definitely women that sew in these times quite often it's difficult to make the time to do so and many women opt to have something made utilizing vintage patterns to get exactly what they want.
So regardless of whether it was back in the day or now, vintage patterns offer you the look you want now but can't always find ready made. So whether you are a home seamstress or have a shop of your own making custom clothing don't forget to check out the great vintage pattern selection at
Mod Marys Vintage
Vintage 1940s Laura Wheeler Designs Filet Crochet Apron Pattern 696 Pansies
Vintage 1950s McCalls Pattern 9454 Misses Dress Shirt Pattern Size 16 B34 W28 with Mongram Transfer
Vintage 1950s Simplicity Pattern 1149 Childs One Piece Dress and Jacket Size 1 B20 W19 1/2
Vintage 1970s McCalls Pattern 4704 Mens Shirt Wardrobe for Stretch Knits Only Size Small Chest 34-36 Neck 14-14 1/2 Waist 28-30
