Free Vintage Simplicity Pattern!

Today's vintage pattern is so cute, I love these pinafores! For an adorable, old fashioned look, make the pinafore out of Swiss Cotton Organdy.

We want to again say thank you to Mrs. Jo W. in Orangeburg, S.C. Jo has generously contributed vintage patterns from her own collection to our vintage pattern giveaway!

Today's Free Vintage Pattern

Simplicity 8253 - Size 2

Child's One-Piece Dress and Pinafore

Versions A and B: Bodice of dress has round neckline, short puffed sleeves and full skirt which is gathered at the waistline with single ruffle hem trim. The pinafore has shoulder ruffle gathered skirt and back button closing. Version C: The dress is sleeveless and has ribbon bow trim on bodice front and skirt pockets.

Fabric Suggestions: Cotton, Organdy, Dotted Swiss

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, Simplicity 8253.

*** UPDATE - This vintage pattern has been claimed and is no longer available. Stay tuned, more free vintage patterns to come in the near future!

How to claim this pattern: Send us your name, address and the pattern number. The pattern will go to the first one who notifies us that they want it.

Just a Few Rules - The Free Vintage Patterns are an exclusive offer to our newsletter/blog subscribers only. The free offers will be limited to the USA only. We will mail them to home addresses only, no P.O. Boxes, mail forwarding services or businesses. Some of the patterns are very old and in fragile condition. They will be distributed "as is". This free offer is for fun, without warranty or guarantees.

Free Vintage Patterns Again!

We're back with more free vintage patterns for you! It's been awhile since my last post because we have been so busy filling all of your orders and shipping them out as fast as possible.

It seems everyone has started their spring sewing early this year. That's great because it gives you time to enjoy your sewing without having to rush.

Stay tuned for more posts to come with news about our upcoming fabric sale, more vintage patterns, inspiring photos of a gorgeous heirloom dress for an older girl and lots more goodies.

Today's Free Vintage Patterns

Special thanks goes to Lydia B. in Kokomo, IN for donating these two patterns to be given away.

How to claim one of these patterns: For fastest submission, use our Vintage Pattern Request form that we setup especially for this. There is only one available of each pattern and it will go to the first person who notifies us that they want it. No purchase necessary.

Simplicity 7920 - Size 6

Child's Dress (Description from pattern back): The dress with lowered waistline seam has back zipper, set-in sleeves and pleated skirt. Braid trimmed V. 1 has bias roll collar and long sleeves. V. 2 with ribbon knot trim has purchased belt and contrasting collar and cuffs. Lace and button trimmed V. 3 with contrasting collar has short sleeves and ribbon tie belt.

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, Simplicity 7920.

Advance 6216 - Size 4

I love this dress, it is adorable! View one is a sleeveless dress with collar, trimmed with lace. View 2 is a collarless dress with puffed sleeves.

The suggested fabrics (listed on the back of the pattern) for the dress are pique, chambray, sheer cotton, taffeta, gingham, cotton broadcloth. For the panty, percale, chambray and cotton broadcloth.

You don't see many vintage patterns like this one, they are getting very hard to find. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are interested in it because I doubt that it will be available for very long.

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, Advance 6216.

Two Free Vintage Patterns!

Today we have two more free vintage patterns from which you can choose! They are from the vintage pattern collection donated by Mrs. Jo W. in Orangeburg, S.C.

Both of these pattern envelopes, the Simplicity in particular, are in fragile condition. We recommend that you trace the pattern pieces that you want to use, onto tracing paper or lightweight interfacing. Then use your traced pieces to cut out your garment, thereby saving further wear and tear on the fragile vintage pattern.

How to claim one of these patterns: For fastest submission, use our Vintage Pattern Request form that we setup especially for this. Each pattern will go to the first person who notifies us that they want it. No purchase necessary.

Today's Free Vintage Patterns

Simplicity 4026 - Size 2

Child's Snowsuit, Jacket, Slacks and Hat: The snowpants feature knitted cuffs and extra knee patches to protect the active youngster. The jackets in views 1 & 3 have zipper front closing. Jacket in View 3 has front button closing. Elastic casing finishes the waistline of the pants.

We cannot find a date anywhere on this pattern, but it was made when Simplicity patterns sold new for only 35 cents.

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, Simplicity 4026.

Little Vogue 1824 - Size 6x

Smocked Children's Dress: Above knee or ankle length smocked dress has Peter Pan collar, back zipper closing and tie ends attached at side seams. Short and long sleeve variations.

We also cannot find a date anywhere on this pattern, but it was made when Vogue patterns sold new for $3.00. From a glance inside the pattern, it looks like the iron-on blue smocking dots are still inside there!

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, Little Vogue 1824.

More Free Vintage Patterns

Today we have two free vintage patterns from which you can choose!

I cannot find a copyright date on either pattern, but I do recognize the style of the child's coat pattern. That's because the coat I wore to kindergarten in the winter of '57 was like that one! I had the complete set, the coat, leggings and hat.

How to claim one of these patterns: For fastest submission, use our Vintage Pattern Request form that we setup especially for this. Each pattern will go to the first person who notifies us that they want it. No purchase necessary.

Today's Free Vintage Patterns

Simplicity 3654 - Size 3

Child's Coat, Tapered Pants and Hat: Coat has long raglan sleeves, collar and patch pockets. Pants have left side zipper, elastic at back waistline and suspenders. Hat (View 1) has corded piping, tie ends and contrasting bias trim and bow. Lined.

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, Simplicity 3654.

Advance 8460 - Size 10

Pajamas or Shortie Set: View 1 has long sleeves top and long pants. View 2 pajamas have short sleeve top and long pants. View 3 shortie set has short sleeves and "shortie shorts".

The tops in Views 1 & 2 have a Peter Pan collar and lace trim. Pants and shorts have elastic waist.

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, Advance 8460.

Free Vintage Smocking Pattern!!!

We have another vintage pattern to give away today! Our last free pattern went to South Weber UT.

Today's free pattern is an adorable toddlers smocked dress pattern from the vintage pattern collection donated by Mrs. Jo W. in Orangeburg, S.C.

MCCall's 7842 - Size 6 months

The pattern description on the back says:

Toddlers' Smocked Dress - raglan sleeves and smocked all the way around the neckline in two colors of 6-strand cotton. The little puffed sleeves have a touch of smocking at the lower edge. View A neck and all sleeves are bound with bias self fabric. View B has a narrow yoke and a white or matching collar.

We peaked inside the package and it looks like the smocking dots are still in there! The date on the pattern is 1965.

How to claim this pattern: Send us your name, address and the pattern number (use our contact form for fastest submission). The pattern will go to the first one who notifies us that they want it.

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, McCall #7842.

Just a Few Rules - The Free Vintage Patterns are an exclusive offer to our newsletter/blog subscribers only. The free offers will be limited to the USA only. We will mail them to home addresses only, no businesses. Some of the patterns are very old and in fragile condition. They will be distributed "as is". This free offer is for fun, without warranty or guarantees.

Free Vintage Pattern

A Special Thank You!

We want to send a special thank you to Mrs. Jo W. in Orangeburg, S.C. Jo has generously contributed vintage patterns from her own collection to our vintage pattern giveaway!

You will love them, some are from the '50's and there are even some vintage smocking patterns. Stay tuned because we will start posting them as soon as we get them sorted and scanned.

Thanks again Jo!

Today's Free Vintage Pattern

Simplicity 5080 - Size 3

Child's Pajamas, Nightgown and Cap

The high yoke tops have set-in sleeves and buttons in the back. View 3 has a round collar and long sleeves. The pants have an elastic casing at waistline.

We found another one! Last June, when we gave away Simplicity 5080 (in a larger size), we received a huge response for it. So I'm very pleased to tell you that we found another one of these cute patterns, this one is a Size 3.

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, Simplicity 5080.

How to claim this pattern: Send us your name, address and the pattern number (use our contact form for fastest submission). The pattern will go to the first one who notifies us that they want it.

Just a Few Rules - The Free Vintage Patterns are an exclusive offer to our newsletter/blog subscribers only. The free offers will be limited to the USA only. We will mail them to home addresses only, no P.O. Boxes, mail forwarding services or businesses. Some of the patterns are very old and in fragile condition. They will be distributed "as is". This free offer is for fun, without warranty or guarantees.

Cute Machine Embroidery and a Free Vintage Pattern

In a previous post I mentioned that Maleah and I made her an apron and decorated it with Martha Pullen's Pick-a-Pocket machine embroidery CD.

These embroidery designs are too cute! We chose the lollipop design for Maleah's apron pocket. The bright and cheerful colors stood out again the grey poplin fabric used in the apron. (I raided my fabric stash)

We stayed pretty much close to the color recommendations on the embroidery CD, except we substituted a gold metallic thread to outline the large, center lollipop. Then we accented the top of the pocket with a red rickrack. She loved it!

As promised, we added the Pick-a-Pocket embroidery CD to the website so that you can order it. Martha's embroidery CD's are easy to use and include formats to fit all popular machines.

For more information and to purchase: Pick-a-Pocket Machine Embroidery Designs

Free Vintage Pattern!!!

McCall's #1606 - Size 2

I always wanted to make this little tucked dress, but waited too long and now all my granddaughters are too big for it. So one of you gets to make it!

I thought it would look beautiful made with the Aqualine Blue Bearissima II Swiss Batiste. The pattern calls for 1 1/2 yds of 52 inch wide fabric. The contrast yoke in View A calls for 1/4 yd of fabric.

The pattern also says on the back: "Narrow Slide Fastener for Back Opening (Optional - 10 inches)" In those days they called a zipper a "slide fastener". Since it is optional, I would NOT use a zipper. I do not like zippers on this type of dress, I use button closings instead.

The copyright on this pattern is difficult to see, but it looks like it says 1951.

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, McCall #1606.

How to claim this pattern: Send us your name, address and the pattern number (use our contact form for fastest submission). The pattern will go to the first one who notifies us that they want it.

Just a Few Rules - The Free Vintage Patterns are an exclusive offer to our newsletter/blog subscribers only. The free offers will be limited to the USA only. We will mail them to home addresses only, no businesses. Some of the patterns are very old and in fragile condition. They will be distributed "as is". This free offer is for fun, without warranty or guarantees.

Another Free Vintage Pattern For You!

I hope everyone is having a fun summer! It has been very hot here in Alabama, too hot. I must admit that I am looking forward to cooler weather!

Maleah came for a visit and stayed with us for 3 weeks! It was too hot for her to play outside so she spent her time indoors cooking, reading, playing with dolls, lots of crafts, playing Webkinz (yes, yours truly played Webkinz with her!), but most of her time was spent in the sewing room.

We made an apron while she was here and decorated it with the lollipops design from the Martha Pullen Pick-a-Pocket machine embroidery CD. (It's not up on the website yet, but I'll put it up soon - you will love it!)

Maleah wore her new apron while she baked banana bread from scratch. It turned out yummy, she's a great little baker!

Update on the Archival Storage Boxes - We are expecting them to arrive any minute now, literally. I'll let you know as soon as they get here. We'll start shipping immediately.

Free Vintage Pattern!

I can't find a date on this adorable toddler pattern, but it was published when Simplicity patterns were only 35 cents.

How to claim this pattern: Send us your name, address and the pattern number (use our contact form for fastest submission). The pattern will go to the first one who notifies us that they want it.

Reminder - The free pattern giveaway is just for fun. They are packed and mailed by volunteers, after hours, off the clock and off the record. To protect your privacy, after the pattern is mailed to the first person who notified us, the remaining notifications are deleted.

Simplicity 4314 - Size 1

Toddlers Pinafore and Sunsuit, Brother and Sister Fashion:

Pinafore is styled with a bib and gathered skirt joined to a waistband. Shoulder straps fasten to back waistband with buttons and tie ends fasten into bow at center back.

The sunsuit is styled with bib and shorts joining a waistband. Straps button to back waistband and shorts have a roll back cuff.

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, Simplicity 4314.

Just a Few Rules - The Free Vintage Patterns are an exclusive offer to our newsletter/blog subscribers only. The free offers will be limited to the USA only. We will mail them to home addresses only, no businesses. Some of the patterns are very old and in fragile condition. They will be distributed "as is". This free offer is for fun, without warranty or guarantees.

New Summer Dress Pattern from Ginger Snaps Designs!

The new Beach Dresses collection from Nancy Coburn feature simple designs. It shouldn't take you very long to whip up one of these light and airy summer dresses!

For a beach portrait, Nancy recommends using white fabric. This dress would be very pretty sewn with Swiss Pique, Bearlin or the Drawn Thread "Linen-Look" Swiss Cotton fabric from Bear Threads Ltd. Two yards should be sufficient yardage to make the dress.

Read more about the Beach Dresses pattern

Also New from Ginger Snaps - The Float Dress

Nancy has designed a Float Dress adaption for her Ashtyne's Heirloom Dress pattern. We have it in stock now and it will be included free with the purchase of Ashtyne's Heirloom Dress!

View the Float Dress

2 More FREE Vintage Patterns!

Today, we have two more vintage patterns to give away!

How to claim one of these patterns: Send us your name, address and the pattern number of which vintage pattern you would like to have (use our contact form for fastest submission). Each pattern will go to the first one who notifies us that they want it. Only one free pattern per household - thanks.

Reminder - The free pattern giveaway is just for fun. They are packed and mailed by volunteers, after hours, off the clock and off the record. To protect your privacy, after the pattern is mailed to the first person who notified us, the remaining notifications are deleted.

Today's Free Vintage Patterns

Simplicity 4462 - Size 2

Child's Pants in Two Lengths and Tops

View 1 has set-in sleeves, Views 2 and 3 or sleeveless. Tops have back button closings.

Pants are fitted with elastic encased in back waistband and have side zipper closing.

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, Simplicity 4462.

Simplicity 5080 - Size 4

Child's Pajamas, Nightgown and Cap

The high yoke tops have set-in sleeves and buttons in the back. View 3 has a round collar and long sleeves.

Pants have an elastic casing at waistline.

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, Simplicity 5080.

Just a Few Rules - The Free Vintage Patterns are an exclusive offer to our newsletter/blog subscribers only. The free offers will be limited to the USA only. We will mail them to home addresses only, no P.O. Boxes, mail forwarding services or businesses. Some of the patterns are very old and in fragile condition. They will be distributed "as is". This free offer is for fun, without warranty or guarantees.

2 Free Vintage Patterns

Today, we have two free vintage patterns from which you can choose!

How to claim one of these patterns: Send us your name, address and the pattern number of which vintage pattern you would like to have (use our contact form for fastest submission). Each pattern will go to the first one who notifies us that they want it. Only one free pattern per household - thanks.

Reminder - The free pattern giveaway is just for fun. They are packed and mailed by volunteers, after hours, off the clock and off the record. To protect your privacy, after the pattern is mailed to the first person who notified us, the remaining notifications are deleted.

Today's Free Vintage Patterns

For Girls: McCalls 6663 - Size 3

Child's, sports separates: top, shorts and pants copyright date of 1962.

The back of the pattern says it contains a front buttoned top, a side buttoned top and pants or shorts. The front buttoned tops are lined and have vents in the side seams and a patch pocket on the right front.

The side buttoned top (View A) is unlined and has a vent in the right side seam. The pants or shorts have elastic in the back waistline.

From a quick peak inside, this pattern appears to be uncut and still be in it's original factory fold!

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, McCalls 6663.

For Boys: Kwik Sew 955 - Multi-sized (0 - 18 months)

Baby boys rompers and hat. I cannot find a copyright date on this pattern, but it was printed when Kwik Sew patterns cost $1.75.

These one piece rompers were designed with the pants and shirt attached at the waist, have back snap buttoned closing and snaps at crotch.

View A - Designed for woven fabric
View B - Designed for knit and woven fabric
View C - Designed for knit fabric only

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, Kwik Sew 955.

Just a Few Rules - The Free Vintage Patterns are an exclusive offer to our newsletter/blog subscribers only. The free offers will be limited to the USA only. We will mail them to home addresses only, no P.O. Boxes, mail forwarding services or businesses. Some of the patterns are very old and in fragile condition. They will be distributed "as is". This free offer is for fun, without warranty or guarantees.

Another Free Vintage Pattern

Last week's free vintage pattern has been mailed out to it's new owner and now we have another one for you!

Today's Free Vintage Pattern

Simplicity 5478 - Size 3

This cute little top and boxer pants pattern has a copyright date of 1964.

The sleeveless top has a back opening that fastens with a thread loop and button. The lower edge of View 3 is finished with a casing through which elastic is inserted.

The long pants and shorts have an elastic waist.

How to claim this pattern: Send us your name, address and the pattern number as soon as possible if you want this vintage pattern because we only have one available (use our contact form for fastest submission). It goes to the first person to notify us that they want it.

We had a lot of responses to our first free vintage pattern offer but a lot of people forgot to include their name and/or address! (We really do need a name and address to be able to mail it.)

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern.

Just a Few Rules - The Free Vintage Patterns are an exclusive offer to our newsletter/blog subscribers only. The free offers will be limited to the USA only. We will mail them to home addresses only, no P.O. Boxes, mail forwarding services or businesses. Some of the patterns are very old and in fragile condition. They will be distributed "as is". This free offer is for fun, without warranty or guarantees.

Do You Want a Free Vintage Pattern?

We're doing it again! Those of you who have been with us for awhile know we like to give things away for free.

This time we're going to be giving away Vintage Patterns! This offer will not be advertised anywhere. It is an exclusive offer for our newsletter/blog subscribers!

We have a lot of them at the shop, plus I will be adding many from my own collection.

Here's how we will do it: From time to time, we'll be posting a vintage pattern here on the blog and if you want it, send us your name and address and the pattern number (use our contact form for fastest submission).

If more than one person wants the pattern, it will go to the one who notified us first. It's that simple!

Try to let us know as soon as possible if you want it, because we only have one each of most of them.

So let's have some fun, you'll love this one........

Today's Free Vintage Pattern

Butterick 7230 - Size 2

I love this darling pinafore, especially View A with the cute heart pockets! We're not sure how old this pattern is, but these pinafores were very popular in the 1950's.

Although the pattern envelope itself is not in good condition, the pattern pieces appear to be in very good, usable condition.

I really wanted to sew this pinafore for one of my granddaughters, but never had time to do so. I hope one of you who loves vintage styles on little girls gets this pattern and makes some little girl an adorable pinafore! (We also hope you will send us a photo, hint, hint!)

Send us your name and address as soon as possible because I don't think we have another one like it and this particular style is not easy to find.

Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern.

Just a Few Rules - The Free Vintage Patterns are an exclusive offer to our newsletter/blog subscribers only. The free offers will be limited to the USA only. We will mail them to home addresses only, no P.O. Boxes, mail forwarding services or businesses. Some of the patterns are very old and in fragile condition. They will be distributed "as is". This free offer is for fun, without warranty or guarantees.