Vintage Sewing Patterns with mrsvicki
We invited Vicki to share some of her favourite vintage patterns from the Sewdirect Collection! Drawing from the retro and vintage styles of dresses, coats, tops and skirts available across from Simplicity, Vogue, McCall’s and Butterick pattern lines.
The Vintage Pattern Collection allow our team to dive into our incredible archives to reissue and recreate designs across each of the brands from the 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and even the 80s. We update the sewing patterns with modern sizing so you can check the measurement charts for the relevant brand for further information. Check out the Vintage Collection of patterns here.
Introducing maker MrsVicki
“I started sewing about 10 years ago. I made the decision to quit alcohol completely and so my husband bought me a pack of 10 classes with a local dressmaker who was teaching learn to sew classes. I was hooked from the first pair of hideous PJ pants I made.
I ended up doing 3 sets of 10 classes.
I have been wearing 1940s & 50s style clothing since the mid nineties and just love that the patterns are being reproduced.
I love the whole process of sewing.. yes even the cutting out and hemming and being able to say to people “Thanks. I made it myself”.”
Vicki’s makes
To see more of Vicki’s makes you can follow her on Instagram at @mrsvicki
Vicki’s Top Vintage Sewing Patterns
Butterick Sewing Pattern B6957 Misses’ Vintage Coats
A classic coat is a MUST have in every vintage wardrobe and you can never have too many!
The sailor collar on this pattern is just so adorable.
This pattern would be perfect in a Wool Cashmere (so it’s nice & soft & not scratchy) with a soft satin lining.
Simplicity Patterns S9323 Caftan
Living in Queensland is perfect for lazy cocktails in a glorious caftan.
You cannot go past a super soft and light cotton rayon which is just divine and falls beautifully and is lovely & cool against the skin.
Vogue Patterns V1864 Misses’ Vintage Wrap Dress
This wrap or walk-away dress is perfect for summer when you need something simple yet stylish.
A firm cotton (I’ve even used quilting fabric) works well when you have a frock that needs to hold its shape.
Vogue Pattern V1838 Misses’ Vintage Cape
Does anything scream glamour more than a divine cape?!
This would look fabulous in a faux fur (leopard print of course) & lined in satin.
Simplicity Pattern S8139 Misses’ Vintage Bathing Dress and Beach Coat
Sitting by the pool sipping on a Mojito at Palm Springs?
This bathing dress would look all kinds of cute in a tropical design cotton with the beach coat made of a terry cloth.
Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9882 Misses’ Skirt and Jacket
A circle skirt with matching jacket?? Stop it!
A fabulous sturdy cotton like a quilting cotton or a heavy linen would be perfect to give the skirt its maximum fullness.
Butterick Sewing Pattern B6939 Misses’ Playsuit, Midriff Blouse, Shorts and Skirt
The perfect vintage summer ensemble!
Cotton cotton cotton all the way. Nice & cool and comfortable in summer.
Gingham would be so cute or a tropical print!
Beach Blanket Bingo!!!
Simplicity Sewing Pattern s8462 Misses’ Vintage Blouse, Skirt and Lined Bolero
This is such an elegant classic skirt, bolero & blouse pattern that would be perfect for any vintage wardrobe capsule to mix and match.
This pattern would suit a beautiful suiting crepe which would drape beautifully.
Vogue Patterns V1928 Misses’ Dresses
I could just imagine myself swanning around my mansion sipping ice cold champagne in this wrap dress.
This would look incredible in a crepe back satin. I’m imagining me in gold or dark royal blue.
Vogue Patterns V9189 Misses’ Shorts and Tapered Pants
Cigarette pants are an absolute staple in any vintage lady’s wardrobe as they can be dressed up or down & are very flattering.
A cotton sateen is perfect for these as the stretch in the fabric makes them really comfortable plus you can make them in every colour imaginable!
Shop the patterns
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Butterick Sewing Pattern B6957 Misses’ Vintage Coats -
Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9882 Misses’ Skirt and Jacket
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Butterick Sewing Pattern B6939 Misses’ Playsuit, Midriff Blouse, Shorts and Skirt
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Vogue Patterns V1928 Misses’ Dresses
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Vogue Patterns V1864 Misses’ Vintage Wrap Dress
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Vogue Pattern V1838 Misses’ Vintage Cape
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Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9323 Misses’ Caftans -
Vogue Patterns V9189 Misses’ Shorts and Tapered Pants
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Simplicity Sewing Pattern 8462 Misses’ Vintage Blouse, Skirt and Lined Bolero
