Vintage Patterns, Fabric and Thread! Oh My!

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

What would Joan do?


No one knows better than Joan of Mad Men you have to build your wardrobe according to your shape and in Joan's case more is definitely better. Why stress over hiding your best features in the fashions of today when you can make the fashions that make the most of your curves?



Vintage 1967 Simplicity Pattern 7502 Dress
Size 24 1/2 B47 W41 1/2H50 1/2




Vintage 1968 Simplicity Pattern 7767 Jumper
and Blouse Size 22 1/2 B45 W39 H48




Vintage 1960s Newspaper Skirt Top Jacket
Pattern 9456 size 20 B40 W32 H42



This is just a small selection of what Born Too Late Vintage Patterns has to offer so make sure to stop by and see us some time!

What do you do if you're a plus size gal and know what you want in a dress, suit or maxi dress but just can't find it?

You buy a pattern, pick out some fabulous fabric and notions and make what you want.

Now you say finding plus size vintage patterns is frustrating and time consuming. Well it doesn't have to be.

Born Too Late Vintage Patterns specializes in plus size patterns. Currently our stock includes plus size patterns from the 1940s all the way up to the 1990s. All our patterns are counted and complete including the instructions.

We also stock vintage patterns for children, men and additional womens sizes so when you get the urge to be creative come check out the variety of vintage patterns at Born Too Late Vintage Patterns!