Patterns from the Past Information

Patterns from the Past resells vintage, retro and costume sewing patterns. We carry all kinds of out-of-print patterns, from the 1920s to the present. We also have older knitting, crochet, and tatting books. These are the original items, not reproductions. Patterns from the Past has been in business on the web since 1996. We resell vintage, retro and costume sewing patterns. We carry all kinds of out-of-print patterns, from the 1920s to the present. We also have older knitting, crochet, and tatting books. These are the original items, not reproductions. Patterns from the Past has been mentioned in the following magazines: Martha Stewart Living, Black Meringue, Threads, and Sew News. On the internet I have been mentioned in A Dress a Day and Threadbangers. I have given lectures on the history of sewing patterns for Costume Con 18, and Costume Con 26 on the history of sewing patterns. My clients range from the home sewer to public school plays/musical costume directors, community and regional theatre companies, to American Horror Story,"Mad Men Costumes", Public Enemies, Tyler Perry, Showtime Networks, Budget Living Magazine, Wardrobe Department of Belterra Casino, Phusion Performing Arts Alliance, Theatre Ballet Of Spokane, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and the New York Ballet.