Vintage & Retro
New Zealand's leading supplier of retro sewing patterns -including 1940's, 1950's, 1960's and vintage wear.
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Size 6-14 only Dress has loose-fitting bodice extended into short sleeve with shoulder tucks, semi-fitted skirt, and front button closing. Purchased trim. A: Collar. B: Front placket, side snap closing. Hat has brim, bias binding and band. Hat in Head Sizes X-Small(201/2"), Small(211/2"), Medium(221/2"), Large(231/2"). Purchased trim for belt B, tie ends C and flowers D. FABRICS: A, B: Cotton/Cotton Blends, Challis, Silk Types. C, D: Linen, Satin. Interfacing A, B: Sew-In. C, D: Buckram, Extra-Firm Heavy Craft Weight. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.NZ$ 29.00NZ$ 9.99
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Misses' Dresses with Shoulder and Bust Detail, Waist Tie, and Sleeve Variations Loose-fitting dress has back zipper, front tuck detail, attached tie ends and sleeve variations. B: Contrast front. Circa 1944 FABRICS: Challis, Rayon, Crepe, Linen, Broadcloth. NOTIONS: One 24" (61 cm) Zipper, One Pair of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Set-In Style Shoulder Pads.NZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Button-front dress has loose-fitting bodice with handkerchief pocket, sweetheart neckline, neck facings, self-lined sleeves, and self fabric belt with purchased belting and buckle. Hat is one size and made from buckram bridal headpiece, with bias fabric binding, netting veil, and purchased flowers and leaves. Cotton, Cotton Blends. B: Satin.NZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Misses' Dress and Jacket Unlined Dress A with close-fitting halter bodice, hook and eye closure, and horsehair-lined hem, is finished with purchased bias tape. Unlined Jacket B closes with thread-linked buttons, and has shaped cuffs finished with purchased bias tape. FABRICS: Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. *With Nap. **Without Nap. Poplin, Linen, Cotton Blends, Pique. Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage. NOTIONS: A: 2 yds. (1.9 m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Single-Fold Bias Tape, Two Hook and Eye Sets, One 16" (41 cm) Zipper, and 41/4 yds. (3.9 m) of 2" (5 cm) Horsehair Braid. B: 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of 1" (2.5 cm) Single-Fold Bias Tape and Two 5/8" (1.5 cm)-3/4" (2 cm) Buttons.NZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Slim or full skirted dress has cutaway cape collar and buttoned bodice. View A has contrast, detachable collar, below elbow sleeves and peg top skirt. View B has contrast ribbon in back, no overcollar and short sleeves. FABRICS: Shantung, Faille, Crepe, Sheer or Lightweight Wools, Linen, Pique, Cotton Broadcloth. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible. Interfacing (for Belt): Belting. Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.NZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Misses' Side-Buttoning Dress This casual dress has a smart button-closing down the left side. The dress, which falls in free lines from the shoulders, is deftly shaped by the tie-around belt. Note the extended shoulders in cap effect. Pocket in view B. FABRICS: Crepe, Silk, Cotton Blends, Challis, Rayon. Interfacing: Lightweight FusibleNZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Misses' Vintage Dress and Jacket Semi-fitted dress three inches (7.5 cm) below mid-knee or evening length with purchased lace trim, ribbon shoulder straps and ribbon belt has shaped front upper edge, back elasticized upper edge, front pintucks and elasticized waistline. View B has hemline pintucks. Loose-fitting unlined jacket with purchased lace trim and ribbon belt has cardigan neckline and full length tapered sleeves gathered at cap.NZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Vintage 1950's soft slim dress and bolero jacket ensemble. Dress with side zipper is strapless or with button on straps and is fashioned along the soft-slim lines of the sarong style. It can be made with matching or contrasting bolero. Difficulty: 3 (Average) Suitable Fabrics: Chambray, Cotton Types, Broadcloth, Linen Types, Crepe, Shantung. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.NZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Vintage Butterick 1950's halter dress and jacket sewing pattern. Open back halter dress has buttoned empire midriff with two piece bodice that gathers into pleats at neck back and very full skirt. Bolero jacket is dart fitted with 2 button closure at front and all in one sleeve. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Suitable Fabrics: Chambray, Cotton Broadcloth, Crepe, Faille, Linen, Pique, Shantung, Taffeta.NZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Butterick sewing pattern 6955 Shallow Necked Jumper Vintage Butterick 1960's jumper sewing pattern. View A is a shallow necked jumper with back-buckled wrapped belt attached at side seams, full flared skirt and top-stitch trim. View B sheath version. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Sewing Rating : EasyNZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Butterick sewing pattern 6956 Dress with Sleeve Variations Vintage Butterick 1950'S dress sewing pattern. Soft one-piece dress with four gore skirt. Bodice softly gathers to shoulder seams, has a tiny shawl collar and short or three-quater sleeves. Four-gore skirt has top flap pockets and a single inverted pleat. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Sewing Rating : AverageNZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Vintage Butterick 1950's quick 'n easy slim coat sewing pattern. Views A and C clutch coat with shawl collar, below-elbow, push-up sleeves. View B long, straight sleeved. View D button-front, collar-less coat with push-up sleeves is bound on front with contrasting braid. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Sewing Rating : EasyNZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Butterick Vintage 1970's Wrap-and-Go dress. Semi-fitted, sleeveless wrapped dress has scoop neckline and purchased fold over braid finish extending into front ties. Easy - only three main pattern pieces. No buttons, no zippers, no snaps. Just slip it on wrap and tie in front and you are all set to go. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Soft or Crisp Fabrics such as Challis, Gingham, Jersey, Lightweight Double Knits, Polished Cotton, Polyester Double Knits, Seersucker, Surah. Pattern 6985.NZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Butterick Vintage 1970's Wrap-and-Go skirt. Flared, back wrapped skirt, in below mid-knee length has pockets, inside front seams, waistband with attached narrow ties and topstitch trim. Easy - only two main pattern pieces. No zipper, no buttons, no darts, no snaps. Just slip it on, wrap and tie and you're set to go. Authentic Vintage Reproduction. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Soft Fabrics such as Broadcloth, Challis, Chambray, Double Knits, Medium-weight Crepe, Muslin. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible or Non-Woven. Pattern 6986.NZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Butterick Vintage 1950's playsuit, blouse, and skirt pattern. Bare shouldered playsuit has round neckline, no waist seam, buttons circling hipline and little boy shorts. Boxy overblouse with stand-up collar; below-elbow sleeves button on to playsuit. Full skirt does the same. Collar matches skirt. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Cotton Poplin, Denim, Linen, Pique, Sailcloth, Seersucker, Terry Cloth. Interfacing (for Overblouse): Lightweight Sew-in.NZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Butterick Vintage 1960's One-Piece dress. Semi-fitted dress with or without bias standing collar has short kimono sleeves. Button or top stitch trim. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Brocade, Dress Weight Wool, Linen, Poplin, Wool Blends. Interfacing A: Lightweight Sew-In.NZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Butterick Vintage 1960's One-Piece Dress. Front-zippered tent dress with flap and button trim has standing collar with top-stitch trim; full-length sleeves or sleeveless. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Linen, Poplin, Synthetics, Synthetic Wool, Wool Blends. Interfacing: Lightweight Sew-in. Pattern 6991.NZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Butterick Vintage 1950's dress with and without sleeves sewing pattern. Swirl-skirted dress has the little boy collar and skirt pockets. Button closing down the back of the bodice. (View A) bare arms and shoulders; bodice follows raglan cut. (View B) Cuffed raglan sleeves. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Corduroy, Cotton or Wool Jersey, Crepe, Lightweight Wools, Linen, Pique, Shantung, Velveteen. Interfacing: Lightweight Sew-in.NZ$ 29.00NZ$ 26.99
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Vintage Hats, instructions for five hats based on styles from the 1930's and 1940's.NZ$ 28.00NZ$ 26.99
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These nostalgic faux wrap front dresses from the 1970's are a must have. Dresses can be made in two lengths, and are lined with either bishop or bell sleeve, and sash. Vintage Simplicity sewing patternNZ$ 22.00NZ$ 19.99
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These Rockabilly dresses with full skirts in misses and plus sizes feature sweetheart neckline with thick straps that cross in the back and round neckline with partially opening at back.NZ$ 22.00NZ$ 19.99
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MISSES’ VINTAGE HATS: Package includes patterns and instructions to make five hats from circa 1950.NZ$ 38.00NZ$ 12.99
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This great wrap dress from the 1950's features a midi dress with three tie closures on back of skirt and separate belt, and a mini dress with large patch pockets with an attached wrapped belt that ties in front.NZ$ 22.00NZ$ 19.99
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Plus size dress from Simplicity's Amazing Fit collection has strap & length variations, individual pattern pieces for B, C, D, DD cup sizes. Make in cotton print for day or use lace overlay for a special occasionNZ$ 22.00NZ$ 19.99
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Bring it back to the 1950's with this vintage beachwear pattern. Pattern includes lined bathing dress with elastic at legs, kimono sleeve coat with self belt, or with contrast lining. Simplicity vintage sewing pattern.NZ$ 22.00NZ$ 19.99
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Misses' Vintage Pants, Overalls and Blouses Recreate this 1940s Rosie the Riveter inspired sportswear for Misses with this pattern straight from our vintage vault. Pattern includes pants, overalls, blouse, and blouse with hood. Vintage Simplicity sewing pattern *Please note cover image may vary from one shown (but sill the same pattern)NZ$ 22.00NZ$ 19.99
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Size 16-24 only Misses' Vintage Dress with Lined or Unlined Vest Get inspired with this 1950s dress. Misses' dress features cross-shoulder straps and princess seams. Pattern also includes sleeveless vest. Vintage Simplicity sewing pattern.NZ$ 22.00NZ$ 19.99
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Misses' Vintage Knit Blouse Create a 1950s vintage Misses' blouse that is super simple to sew. Click "Envelope Back" directly above for more information. This Simplicity vintage sewing pattern includes a replica of the original sewing directions.NZ$ 26.00NZ$ 22.99
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Misses' Vintage Petticoat and Slip This 1950s vintage pattern for Misses includes a petticoat fashioned with two gathered tiers and joined to a fitted yoke with an optional band of eyelet added to the lower section. The full slip features a long fitted bodice with skirt cut in two gathered tiers; lace bands accent the upper edge of the bodice and the lower edge of skirt.NZ$ 26.00NZ$ 22.99
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Misses' Vintage Blouse, Skirt and Lined Bolero Our classic separates for Misses' include a dart-fitted bolero with long or three-quarter length sleeves, a shaped collar and revers cut in one with the bolero with optional lining. The full circular skirt joins to a waistband. Flattering tucks enhance the back-button blouse, which features a high neckline and extended shoulders.NZ$ 26.00NZ$ 22.99