Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 August 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 August 2026

Catalogue

Lot 300: A Collection of Vintage and Contemporary Dressmaking Sewing Patterns

This auction ended on August 26, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £15 - £25

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £12

A substantial assortment of women’s and children’s dressmaking sewing patterns dating from the mid-20th century to the early 2000s. The collection consists of printed paper envelopes containing tissue paper pattern pieces and instructional sheets from makers such as Vogue, McCall’s, Simplicity, New Look, Butterick, and Practical. Notable items comprise a The Vogue Woman pattern number 964/961 depicting a jacket and trousers, marked not for resale. Also included are New Look 6663 (size 8-16), Simplicity 5973 (size HH 6-12), Very Easy Vogue 8399 (size 10-14), and McCall’s M6465 (size 8-16) and 5625. Two vintage Practical brand children’s patterns for girls’ shifts are present, along with multiple newspaper-style Prima Pattern inserts, one of which is dated October 2004. The lot is housed in a blue plastic crate.