Conclusion

Vintage sewing enthusiasts, rejoice! You’re now equipped with a treasure trove of resources to create timeless pieces with retro charm.

From VintageStitching to the vast Wiki, and even delving into the 1900s with Backroom Finds, you can time-travel in style.

So, get your printable PDFs ready, and happy sewing!

Sources

• https://www.vivatveritas.com/2012/07/guest-post-the-best-vintage-sewing-patterns-free-pdf-downloads/
• http://www.vavoomvintage.net/p/free-patterns.html
• http://www.pinterest.com/vavoomvintage/sew-vintage/
• http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/the-50s-petticoat
• http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1486_couture/create.php

Ladies' Night: 1920s Clothing Patterns for Women

To make your own vintage and inspired by Coco Chanel dress patterns, check out the tutorials below!

This Polka Dot Skirt is a chic addition to any closet! This stylish skirt sewing pattern is flowly, sits higher on the waist and is belted with a bow. It's shape and polka dot print has a vintage fashion feel.

Make a skirt that has elegance and a timeless design with this Enchanting Tulle Skirt. As the title suggests, this skirt's tutorial relies on tulle as the primary material. Apart from tulle, however, you'll also learn how to sew a skirt with a satin lining.

What is it about the Fit for Pemberley Dress that makes it so romantic? It could be the tri-layer skirt or empire waist that this DIY dress sports. Inspired by J.Crew, this homemade dress maintains all the sophistication of professional design without the heavy price tag.

Even if you're bored of a top, you can jazz it up to get some extra wear from it. The Simple Dress with Tank Top is a great way to learn how to make your own clothes. Use this sewing tutorial to make a stylish new look. This upcycling method shows you a free easy sewing pattern that will save you a few dollars.

By following just a few easy steps, you can create this stylish DIY Leather Bow Cuff. Once you know how to make bracelets, give this cuff a chance to switch things up. It's a great accessory for sprucing up an outfit.

(Shhh!): Learn to Sew Retro DIY Underwear

When it comes to 1920s sewing patterns, undergarments are a big deal! Did you know that boxers were invented in 1925? Or that 1920s style saw a drastic shortening of ladies' bloomers?

As outerwear fashion shifted to value distinct new silhouettes and straighter lines, underwear fashion in the 1920s was adapted to fit more flatteringly and comfortably with the new styles. If you truly want to rock some 1920s style, you have to work from the bottom up! Be sure to try making your own DIY underwear with the following 1920s patterns.

Not only are these fun to sew and wear but they will also make you appreciate modern clothing in its own ways. But what fan of the roaring '20s could resist wearing some bloomers like those shown if they had the chance?

Let this bloomers sewing tutorial show you how to make Madeleine Mini Bloomers. This fun project includes a bloomers sewing pattern, free of charge. You'll feel feminine and beautiful in this handmade sewn undergarment. With a shirred and elastic waistband and leg openings, this pair of DIY shorts adjusts with your size and movements.

Create custom lingerie that perfectly fits your body with this Ruby Red Slip Pattern. This free lingerie sewing pattern is a fantastic way to make a slip that's demure without showing a lot of skin and is a wonderful way to show off your curves in confidence.

Take a trip through this sewing tutorial and add The Timeless Bloomers to your closet. Learn the art of refashioning while simultaneously figuring out how to make bloomers for women. Depending on what size shorts you decide to transform, these bloomers can be for yourself or for baby.

Fashion of the 1950s: 41 Vintage Sewing Projects

By: Annie Rosean, Editor, AllFreeSewing.com

Fashion of the 1950s: 41 Vintage Sewing Projects celebrates one of the twentieth century's most momentous periods in fashion.

On an economic upswing, trailblazers of fashion weren't afraid to try new hemlines, waistlines, and fits. 50s' style was all about class, and this roundup of vintage sewing patterns proves that these designs were and still are timeless.

Any cool cat would dig clothing made from the sewing projects below. These tutorials on how to sew a skirt, dress, top, and more yield products that reflect the fashion of the 1950s.

Vintage sewing projects like these are all the rage right now, precisely because they are retain their eye appeal from one decade to the next.

You might choose to create DIY handbags that are upcycled, skirts made from tulle, or a pill box hat out of your favorite fabric. Whatever you decide to sew, you can't go wrong with these vintage sewing patterns from the list below. From chic dresses to cute accessories, fashion of the 1950s has it all.

OK, big daddy, are you writing a book? Quit questioning whether or not you'll sew these vintage sewing patterns and get to it.

Table of Contents

• 1950s' Vintage Patterns for Dresses & Skirts
• Fashion of the 1950s: Tops and More Wearables
• 50s' Style Sewn Hair Accessories
• 1950s' DIY Handbags, Purses, and Clutches