Collecting Vintage Patterns
Many Different Brands
Of the patterns I rummaged through, there are three major pattern companies represented. McCalls, Butterick, Simplicity. Mom did order some nursery items from a Newspaper in 1962 for my crib.
A Typical Pattern

The range of sizes for the patterns, suggested styles, pattern pieces, fabric needed. All information on back of package.
Assembling, Sewing and Finishing Details
Tools of the Trade
Pattern Creation
When I was a teenager, I had a few patterns of my own. I also ventured a bit further and took apart a pair of jeans that I liked and created a pattern from them.
I was successful in cutting, sewing and finally wearing my creation.