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1920 Pictorial Review Vintage Sewing Pattern Boy Trousers Pants

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:19:47 +0000

A vintage 1920 – 1930 Pictorial Review #3396 sewing pattern for boy’s trousers or pants. Pattern is sized approximately for a 6 year old boy.

Although there is evidence of damage of the envelope, the tissue paper pattern is very nice. Looks to be in almost unused condition.

Printed tissue paper sheet with instructions included. Envelope states this is a printed – perforated – cut out Pictograf. All pattern pieces are accounted for.

Again size is for approximately a 6 year old boy. Measurements are 23″ waist, 29″ inseam.

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Victorian Sewing Needlecase Green Silk Wool Leaves Embroidery

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:17:25 +0000

From the Victorian or Edwardian era, a cloth needle case. This little necessity is hand made of green silk taffeta fabric, accented with pink ribbon ties. The taffeta on the inside of case is covered with a pink cotton fabric in a clover design. The case includes six cream wool leaves, embroidered in pink blanket stitch, for storing needles.

Size of the case when closed is 3″ x 3-1/2″.

It appears it has never been used. Lovely condition. Perhaps a given as a gift to someone special.

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Vintage 1953 Simplicity 4509 Doll Pattern Original Uncut Saucy Walker 22″

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:13:08 +0000

Vintage 1953 Simplicity 22″ doll pattern. Doll wardrobe for Saucy Walker. Pattern consists of dress, coat, hat, slip, apron, pajamas, trousers. Just sweet!

The pattern is uncut and appears still be be factory folded.

I have glanced but did not take each sheet apart as I did not want to distrub. Being in that condition, I would say it is complete, including the instruction sheet. Envelope is good but not perfect as it is missing the flap.

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1920 Sears Roebuck Superior Nightgown Pattern 8013 9472 40 Inch Bust

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:11:01 +0000

Vintage nightgown sewing pattern by Sears Roebuck and Co. Pattern number is 8013 9472. Size 40 for a size 40″ bust.

Unmarked with instructions for sewing on the front of envelope and the layout of pattern on the back. Style is both for a short or long sleeves and applied back yoke.

In looking at the pattern pieces, I found the wrist band is missing which probably could be duplicated fairly easy.

Pattern has been used but in decent condition. Envelope does have its issues as with most of these early envelopes. However, all print is readable and can be followed.

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Shaker Sewing Case Victorian 1900s New England Shaker Fabric Pouch Silk Ribbon

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:07:03 +0000

A late Victorian or early 1900’s, Shaker sewing pouch made of silk, cardboard and ribbon. Found in New England, this small holder would have been the perfect size for storing thread, needles and thimble.

The three-sided case is handmade with the silk moire fabric covering the shaped cardboard. Each panel is a different color silk and all handstitched.

Silk ribbon bows accent each end of the pouch.

Size is 4″ x 2-1/2″.

Condition is decent but not perfect with breaks of the fabric at the top edges. Note photos.

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Wooden Sock Darning Egg White Paint Vintage 1920’s Rustic Primitive Farmhouse Decor

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:04:34 +0000

From the sewing room – a true vintage darning tool – a wooden egg shaped sock darner in white chippy paint. So perfect for that rustic primitive look added to a display of old sewing implements. This neat old darner dates from the vintage years of the 1920’s. It is 2-1/4″ long, from the front to back. Circumference around the thickest part is about 5-1/2″.

Condition: As noted loss of paint from the pricks of needles and from just wear of time.

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5584 Vogue Sewing Pattern 1940s Nightgown 2 Styles Small Complete

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:57:02 +0000

Vintage 1940’s Vogue sewing nightgown pattern 5584. Small size in two styles. Pattern pieces have been used, however, in nice condition complete with the instruction sheet. Even the envelope, although not perfect, is very decent.

Bust size is 30-32. Length of nightgown from center back at the neck is 53-1/2″ long.

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Vintage Ideal Pattern Child Combinations Undershirt Drawers 1920’s

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:47:36 +0000

Here’s the real deal, a vintage post war 1 – 1920’s children pattern so suitable for retro sewing. The Ideal pattern 16418, from Montgomery Ward, features a combination underclothing, age 4, for under shirt and drawers.

One piece front with drop drawers buttoning at the back. Chest size 23″. Pattern pieces are unmarked, are complete and in nice condition. Sewing instructions are on the front of envelope.

Envelope does have some tatters but decent for this type of paper

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Victorian Pincushion Hand Made Printed Silk Pin Keep Ribbon For Hanging

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:36:07 +0000

Fancy needlework of all kind were employed by Victorian women. This pincushion, pin keep is an example of the type of Victorian craft, ladies would work with a needle. Hand made, the cushion is covered in a silk brocade with a flower design.

Tied with cascading ribbon bows, a loop of ribbon forms the hanger, so the pincushion could be hung for easy accessibility. An original group of black and white straight pins form a line on the top edge of the pincushion. A perfect spot for a pin keep.

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Antique McCall Doll Pattern Dress Bonnet Underwear Vintage 1921

maklinens — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:28:12 +0000

An authentic McCall dress pattern for a 18″ doll. Dated 1921, the pattern is unused and complete including the Printo Gravure, Still with the original envelope stamped with the name and address of the two stores which handled the pattern. W. J.Morrison & Son, McComb, O and Holtville, O.

Pattern includes the sweet baby style dress with ruffled hem, the underwear and the cloche style brim hat.

This is not a reprint pattern. Sew dolly a new old wardrobe.