I bought 400+ sewing patterns from the 1940s | HUGE PATTERN HAUL!

I sell patterns here: www.etsy.com/shop/countedandc...
I list previews and such here: / countedandcurated
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If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me, I'll leave links to my various sites below!
Website: www.angelaclaytoncostumery.com/
Instagram: / angelacostumery
Blog: https: angelacostumery.com
Email: [e-mail] [serious inquires only please!]
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My name is Angela Clayton, I’m a twenty two year old self taught designer and seamstress who is currently living on Long Island, in NY.
FAQ:
Where is your dress form from? : I use three forms - a vintage WOLF form, a display form from Buystoreshelving.com, and a PGM form.
What is your table made out of? : My table has a surface of HOMASOTE which is a paper fiber board, soft enough to push pins into.
Where is your iron from? : I use this gravity feed iron (affiliate link) amzn.to/2NBtsyD
What sewing machine do you use? : You can hear all about my machines in this video!
• Meet My Sewing Machine...
Do you recommend any sewing books? : Yes! Read more about my library here.
What scissors do you use? : I have three main pairs
The multichrome ones are by Tula Pink (affiliate link): amzn.to/300eH9x
The silver ones are by Gingher (affiliate link) : amzn.to/2LrewQF
The gold ones were gifted to me by Whiteley : www.whiteley.co.uk/exo/
angelacostumery.com/2016/11/2...
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[@AngelaClaytonCostumery]

I realized AFTER posting this that it doesn't really have an ending. I think I was too exhausted after talking for two hours to think, much less say anything else. But I'm happy to inform you that I did get my hands on the missing patterns....and over two hundred others. So there will be a part two posted eventually!

[@Shannonishere]

Yay!! Love these!

[@wowzieee]

Thanks for sharing..

[@adelepujol865]

Hello,where do you order you vintage(30s,40s,50s patterns?)

[@cutiedoggy475]

Did you go on an estate sale or eBay??

[@marcialj83]

You should do the shoot for the PJ party. Please never down play your looks again. You are very beautiful and one of the many reasons why I follow you. You look stunning and when you have on vintage wear it shows even more.

[@alittlebitofkatie]

I didn't expect to enjoy the children's pattern so much. I don't have children, but right now I want to make oh so many cute little dress and bloomer sets.

[@wowzieee]

I have a 3 yr old grand daughter and I m making her a 1942 panties and a slip. They are so cute.

[@woodenkat8971]

Honestly, a 2 hour Angela Clayton video sounds like a perfect soundtrack to sew to. I've got to pause to get my project ready!

[@l.eveline3955]

That's what i do to

[@Kobipup90]

I'm a guy and found this interesting I usually watch ur vlogs or videos to relax or learn sumthing new even though I don't sew , so thank you

[@ARTSIEBECCA]

😊

[@anitaholmes8201]

The baby doll PJs with the "dress"? It wasn't that we dressed up for bed, but that you NEVER wandered around the house in shortie pajamas. The dress was a housecoat or house dress.

[@natrajkumari]

The Simplicity pattern at 22:32 has been reprinted by Simplicity as 8462. It would be interesting to see the comparison between the original and how Simplicity made the reprint.

[@wowzieee]

Wow, impressive catch.

[@janisi9262]

I THOUGHT I recognized it! Thanks!

[@reginarazo]

I have it, and I didn't liked it, the instructions could be better. (But I am a beginner in sewing, so what do I even know?)

[@natrajkumari]

@@reginarazo I have heard that vintage patterns are notoriously difficult (reprint or not) for beginning sewers. They use things that are considered dated in terms of construction techniques taught now and often rely on the person sewing to have some knowledge imbued. I'm more curious as to someone like Ms. Clayton, myself, or another vintage pattern veteran who has knowledge and experience in this type of sewing (and is willing to purchase the original, since I'm not about to given that I got 8462 for only $1 lol) comparing the original to the reprint, to see if it has been altered to more than just the modern block pattern Simplicty uses.

[@adorabell4253]

@@natrajkumari It looks really similar. I've made the blouse so far and, except for making the wrong size (that way my fault) it was pretty easy in terms of construction. I'm thinking of making another blouse in one size larger to see how that goes. I'm also going to try making the skirt as well so we'll see how that goes. I'm a high-medium level sewer, though.

[@Hamster7678]

*cracks knuckles* here we go lads

[@Momster1000]

Omg! Back in the late 70’s I worked at a fabric store called Mary Lester. During down times we would pour over the pattern books. I actually remember some of your 70’s patterns. I wish I would have kept all my old patterns from that time.

[@fatsparrowsewing]

That circle suspender skirt is essentially what I made my daughter for her Winter pinafore school dress, but with a little bib front. It's SO CUTE and she gets compliments on it all the time! I refuse to put her in the over-priced polyester nastiness that is most school uniform options. I NEED elephant pockets in my life! Now!

[@CaraTheStrange]

As someone who had to spend years of my primary school life suffering in an ugly polyester school uniform you are a hero! Polyester just sucks, its staticky, too cold for when its cold and too hot for when its hot and it was also just an ugly uniform. I was very thankfull for my highschool uniform thats cotton with a darling red overdress!

[@emholmes1]

I would absolutely LOVE to buy the bassinet pattern and I will look out for it. We have a family bassinet that gets shipping to whomever is having a baby, and I would love to be able to make a new set of linens for it so the originals can be retired and preserved. I didn't even know there were patterns for that!

[@wowzieee]

That is so sweet that your family does that.

[@FierceCritter]

Hi, Angela. My mom used to love sewing for me and my sisters when we were little girls. After we grew up, she would sew little dresses and aprons and such for neighborhood kids just for fun. Perhaps it'd be a personal morale booster for yourself to do the same with some of these adorable kids' patterns. :)

[@brittanybrown744]

I'm a quarter of the way in and fully planning to watch all of this, I find these videos SO informative! And the text that is stamped on the pattern at 12:00 is actually super exciting to me! I don't know if this has been mentioned before in the comments but that is the stamp they used during WWII to indicate that a pattern did not comply with fabric rationing regulations! It's stamped on the long version of the dress because the skirt would have used up too much fabric for Canadian rationing whereas in the US the same regulations had not come into effect.

[@wowzieee]

Girl, it s people like you that are fascinating to learn from. I did t know that, thanks for being smart and beautiful.

[@brittanybrown744]

@@wowzieee oh my goodness, thank you for such a kind reply! Made me blush! 💕

[@firegodessreiko]

Wow! Such an interesting factoid! Others may collect patterns, but I like to collect tidbits of interesting information, so thank you~

[@ValentineVampyre]

I really hope to pick up a few of the children’s patterns. I definitely don’t plan on having any myself but I’m working on opening a children’s apparel online shop and it’d be really fun to include some things based off vintage patterns!

[@wowzieee]

That's a great game plan, good luck.

[@kyonnnapflueger1852]

Also I've found most of the girls short dresses they wore bloomers my great grandma told me when she took my grandma out as a little girl she has very white nice ruffled bloomer for her to wear and plain ones for her to play in at home.

[@jjudy5869]

I made bloomers for my oldest daughter because she did not like wearing pants. The gym teacher was somewhat concerned she was standing on her head and showing her underwear. :>) I had to explain what the purpose of the bloomers she wore, which was for the express purpose to cover her undies when she stood on her head.

[@raraavis7782]

I made myself a modern version of these as well...to wear under dresses and skirts in summer. It's cuter and more comfortable than bike shorts or such and keeps me decent on my bicycle or when sitting on a picknick blanket or such.

[@FashionDivaNY]

I paused the video to get a cup of coffee☕️ and bagel🥯 ..... I’m settling in for a two hour adventure.😍😍

[@SewTexas]

Angela, maybe missed your calling as an announcer, very great job doing descriptions! I love all patterns, you have some great one in there. Anxious to see the rest of your haul. Very relaxing to watch today. All vintage patterns are so interesting, some fashion history. Congratulations on your find, don't know how you find such great sewing stuff.

[@debbienewby3997]

I have got so much done, sewing, jigsaw, house work and gardening all while listening to your lovely voice. This morning has been pure bliss Thank you

[@roxiepoe9586]

As I accept that this video may not be everyone's cup of tea, I struggle to wonder why they aren't as enraptured as I.

[@lindarowe787]

At 2:03 a sleeveless shell (blouse) pattern in the upper right of the frame caught my eye. It was the very first garment I ever made, a project for my junior high sewing class. Thanks for this trip down memory lane.

[@yesenia8415]

I would love to see you make the ruffle dress at the 3:00 mark I know you don't have kids but maybe make any of the kids patterns for a cousin, niece, nephew, neighbor, charity, auction, give away? There's so many beautiful ones you showed in this video!

[@LittleBlue001]

I love vintage patterns and have started collecting them. I especially love children's patterns. My mom kept every pattern she bought to make clothes for me and it's nice to be able to look at them. We no longer have any of the actual clothes because a woman at our church asked to borrow them for her daughter, promised to give them back and never did. They were super cute clothes and I have pictures of some but not all of them. If you make more of these videos I will definitely watch them!

[@Dumpknoedel]

stealing HANDMADE CLOTHES that church lady is going to hell

[@3rscrafting]

Man, that sucks!! I did the same thing with my son's 0 to 6 month ... never got them back :(

[@FelicitasSews]

I love long videos, It's perfect for putting on and doing some sewing

[@wowzieee]

Exactly what i do too. But sometimes the sewing stops because i need too pay attention to tbese patterns, lol.

[@thehealthysnacker]

You have so much patience!! Amazing haul! 😍😍😍

[@carolann811]

2:04 - upper right, the shell pattern. My Aunt Charlotte, who was an excellent seamstress, had that pattern. I had a fashion doll that looked like the drawing in the lower left corner and my aunt made my mother a shell and a matching one for my doll. I thought that was the most amazing thing in the world. There was also a skirt pattern that she had for a pencil skirt with a walking pleat and a boxy short jacket. I'm going to watch to see if those show up in your haul.

[@kyonnnapflueger1852]

I absolutely love the juniors patterns! My daughter is hitting those sizes and shes a dress girl and loves these styles

[@user-nw5og]

Your daughter is going to love looking at old pictures of her. She's gonna look so adorable.

[@AutumnFictions]

This reminds me of someone looking through collectable cards, but far more interesting and historical.

[@leia3772]

First, loving the hair! I've been researching vintage patterns lately and this video came at the perfect time! The ones I have I frame and hang them on the wall behind my sewing desk. It makes the whole area look lovely and I'm working my way through getting at least one pattern for each decade of the 1900's.

[@wowzieee]

I feel you. I love the art work too. I 've copied some in colour and made front covers for my filing cabinet that holds my sewing patterns. I adore the vintage patterns.

[@leia3772]

@@wowzieee that sounds so pretty! I have to suggest this wiki site I use to find patterns. vintagepatterns.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page

[@dcinrb8538]

Wonderful patterns. When I use my Mom's patterns from the 1940s-1970s, I ignore the size and go by measurements on the envelope. After pressing out the creases, I pin the pattern over my undergarments (allowing for ease). If I have to size up (or down), I'm not good with math, I use a similar style pattern in my size to trace out a new pattern in freezer paper/gift wrap. My daughter and I have been using the various hat patterns in different fabric. Fuzzy hats(?) Lol

[@wowzieee]

I find hat patterns fun too, I've made one from a Vogue 50's pattern, now I want to find more. The concept was fun to make.

[@dcinrb8538]

@@wowzieee I've been using sew -in medium weight interfacing instead of buckram. Current patterns use fusible interfacing but I don't like the "bubbles" that can occur on the fabric. What types of interfacing have you found successful?

[@epona_7841]

All the children's and baby patterns are so cute!😍😍

[@susanrobertson984]

Whoo hoo! Watched the whole thing. Not all in one go though. I love seeing the eras and cuts, and frankly how much 20th c fashion has in common from decade to decade. I don't want the patterns but photos of the envelope backs would be super helpful in trying to draft my own versions. Especially with a 50 inch bust none of these would fit anyway.

[@fawntheresa5338]

Does anybody else love to come back to Angie's vintage pattern videos looking for inspiration on what to see next?

[@AnnieKat_]

I really enjoy this style of video! Especially in a long chunk like this. It’s fun to continue learning styles and silhouettes of midcentury fashion. I’m in love with that 1930’s gown with the shoulder cut outs!! The art on the envelope with hair and makeup is so dreamy

[@wowzieee]

I agree, the pattern covers are so dreamy. The art work in itself us worth buying these.

[@thelittletaosena5176]

I just want to tell you that you're so cool. I love your hair and the little foliage you have on the sides. Your sewing pieces are stunning and you do so much work. You're so amazing and cool and you inspire me to make beautiful things, too.

[@Moodas4]

I find you talking about patterns sooo relaxing!

[@AdirondackRuby]

Yeah, I watched the whole thing (not all in one go, though). I love pattern hauls, from any era or brand, because they can be so inspirational. You never know when you'll see something and go "Yes! I need that pattern!" or maybe "Hey! I have a pattern just like that, but hadn't given it much thought until now." It's also fun to see how trends come around again every few decades (like that "cold shoulder" on the 1930's gown). --- Chubby Girls ain't gettin' no love! Makes zero sense, considering how voluminous most all of the dresses were. Like, were they worried that someone might confuse a chubby 5-year-old in a big dress to be a very very short pregnant woman?! And what the hell are chubby girls supposed to wear!?

[@angelaplatts]

44:00 - Interesting fact - June Havoc was Gypsy Rose Lee's sister. She was Baby June in the film & stage show "Gypsy".

[@emilyktingey]

Oh my gosh the theatre kid inside me is freaking out!

[@ky3139]

I would love to see a series done of swimsuits and cover-ups from different eras. A pajama and robe series would be fun too!

[@theprincessofpink83]

Oh how I aspire to be glamorous enough for those gorgeous pyjama, nightgown and robe patterns...... Imagine doing your skincare and make up at your vanity in those long robes 😍

[@v.stated8719]

It'd be kinda fun to have a corkboard to pin the plastic baggy to, of patterns that really inspire you. Whether they fit or not, the images could act as inspiration.

[@milkteamachine]

That "sleepwear" ensemble feels like the sort of thing you'd wear at a sleepover solely to impress your friends.

[@deaniej2766]

The McCall's 9385 would be good without the belt or in the jacket as maternity wear or even with a cloth tie belt as post partum to see visitors without looking as shattered or scattered as one might be feeling.

[@BeckandCallPhoto]

I have been collecting patterns from the 1950s and it has been so much fun using them to sew.

[@rubywatch]

Would it be worth researching the pattern numbers for each company when the decades change? Might be a useful way to date things. This was so much fun to see! Thank you!

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

I really dont care how long it takes as the walk through fashion from the 20s/30s is incredible!

[@TheKnallkorper]

I drank 2 cups of coffee so naturally I so much more excited to watch this than normal 🥳

[@8kids4me]

Ahh! The Simpliicity 8917!! It was the second thing I made, I was 13, my aunt was teaching me to sew. Made the skirt and vest in blue kettle cloth!!! I LOVED it!

[@craftyroo9930]

i made it all the way to the end! it was fun. i would watch more of this, after a break and a snack.

[@elizameeks]

Ugh this makes me want to make a 30s or 40s era house dress. I've loved your pattern hauls!

[@wowzieee]

Omg. Please show every one of them. I love these. I collect these in a small scale, because your sewing through the decades inspired me to start sewing and collect 1960 and earlier sewing patterns.

[@kimberlyzamora4437]

I felt like I settling down for a night at a fashion show. Thanks for sharing. They are all wonderful!🌼❤

[@robinnehls8057]

SNOW SUITS....I had one and most of my siblings did too. Girls wore dresses...when we went out to play snowsuits were a life saver.

[@julithewizards1358]

I can't finish this video, because I have to screenshot all the time. 🤣 The patterns are GORGEOUS! 😍 And those overlapping sleeves are called tulip sleeves. 🌷😘

[@LilOtakuAngy]

I adored watching this Angela, a lovely style of video to relax to.

[@jeremymartin1957]

Love how you were able to get all these. Can't wait to see (and buy :) ) the men's patterns in more detail when you're able to get them on the store

[@core0psis]

This was really enjoyable! I had a good time listening to your commentary, it’s like clothes shopping with a friend: ooh, I like that, what do you think ... Miss going out and doing that. This was a fun alternative!

[@Leanimal]

This gave me enough serotonin to make in through the week

[@clarezajac3276]

What a great way to honor somebody's life then to really give purpose to the things that they loved and share it with the world

[@wowzieee]

Wise words.

[@florenna]

Wow, 400+ vintage patterns, now that is a proper haul!!! :o

[@parkie5589]

I've had this ready to play since I got the notification. Babies in bed. Tea is brewed. Let's go!!

[@wowzieee]

You paint a sweet home picture. Enjoy the babes, the grow quickly.

[@scottydogism]

Oh goodness how fun. I could get lost for dayyyyysssss

[@janatherton9194]

I loved a few of the suits and blouses that had unusual, or asymmetrical necklines and I loved the 1930's evening gown too. I smiled when I saw the Winnie the Pooh Blustery Day set, Mum has the album that went along with that film and played it regularly and read the book that came with it to my brother and I when we were little, she must have bought it in 1968, when the film came out.

[@lauramcguire7970]

I love these videos. Such great patterns!

[@Zeppylvr]

Wow! What a walk down memory lane ! I remember my mom making some of these patterns and looking so beautiful in them. Thank you for taking the time to go through these with us!

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Angela!! Wonderful vlog.. I watched the whole thing through.. Absolutely fabulous & your voice is so soothing.. Remarkably beautiful patterns.... 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

[@Mimivomi]

Went looking up patterns after watching this and nearly fell out of my chair when I ended up on the McCall's site and saw you. Amazing.

[@sEaSoNaLMiLk]

This is like vintage pattern shopping made easy! I just sit back and watch without all the sifting and searching :) if I see one I like I’ll do the searching for that one alone!

[@sEaSoNaLMiLk]

.......although I feel like I need all 600, so.

[@nickiecarlson1837]

I love all the vintage paterns! This video makes me giddy!

[@fritziepisarski8681]

Absolutely love the hat. I have quite a few vintage one myself.I live on Long Island too and will head to Gettysburg for Thanksgiving. If you go on a material haul, check out the Needle and Tread on Fairfield Road . They cater to the civil war community and have period prints . Just a thought.

[@MichaelRayWegner]

The Ding Dong school used to be a TV show aimed at preschoolers. There were patterns released to help promote the show and allegedly, the host Miss Frances helped design and approve the patterns.

[@irenamason1577]

Hi Angela, love these vintage pattern hauls. I don't know if I was the only person but I found that holding the patterns at an angle gave me a crick in the neck. Next haul, could you please have them square to the camera. Many thanks for showing them to us

[@katmarie4561]

I really hope we get more of these! I watched the whole thing while sketching and your voice is so nice to listen to and seeing all the vintage illustrations on the patterns is very inspiring!

[@rebeccazegstroo6786]

When will you be selling them? I'm really interested in the 1921 blouse shown at 2:22. My idea is to make a garment for myself each year of the 2020s from precisely 100 years before. I haven't started well. The 1920 reproduction pattern intimidated me. The instructions are the original that assume the reader knows how to make it already.

[@janisi9262]

I watched this while cleaning my desk (a large, sewing/gaming/general use monstrosity,) and got so much inspiration. Thank you for the video and a look at some lovely vintage patterns!

[@JenInOz]

Love your nail polish today! I hope there are some affordable b42 patterns in there...

[@beckstheimpatient4135]

I watched this while adjusting a pattern and cutting out fabric. We both finished our tasks at the same time! (Well, 'video' you finished at the same time :)) )

[@anneburnes7676]

The pattern at 11:45 with the stamp is from the Canadian Wartime Prices and Trade board stating that this patterns fabric usage was contrary to current war rationing efforts. The board existed from 1941-1947, it might be safe to assume this was stamped because it was still on store shelves, which gives you a great way to date it! (and might also explain why its never been used!)

[@pamkarickhoff7814]

I'm enjoying this. I watched half at lunch today and I'll watch the rest either tonight or tomorrow at lunch. I remember some of the 60's patterns from catalogs when my mom was making dresses for me and my sister. Oh the memories of going to Piece Goods or Sew-Fro. Our JC Penney used to have a fabric department too.

[@loveloreal]

I love the look of vintage Butterick and most Advance patterns.

[@mspatti]

Well the pattern series has been interesting. I think you had a very good idea. Make those children's patterns that you like and sell the outcome as well. I would love that series.

[@meepMepp]

This is actually so cool if you need inspiration for character design, since it's so many clothing designs in one video

[@user-ne2bb5nh7t]

I didn't have time to watch the whole video, but I will definitely be keeping my eye out on the etsy store for any of the larger sizes. I'm a size 40 bust and so it is always so hard to find vintage patterns that are sized correctly online.

[@Augustusdramaticus]

Someone is going to be in heaven at your estate sale. You are going to have so many cool things in your collection. I'm jealous.

[@michellecornum5856]

Love a pattern haul! Can't wait for part 2. Take care!

[@Kpopmum62]

Wow I just loved looking through all those patterns and most in really food condition. I shall nip to etsy to see what you are selling

[@diandra8252]

I love watching these videos! You inspired me to collect and possibly sell vintage patterns. I also check your shop a lot and plan to buy patterns for my daughter, but they always sell before payday! One day, haha.

[@cathywojcik2420]

So many of the really nice ones, if framed, would make great sewing room decor!

[@wiggle_duck9063]

May have watched the entire video holding a notebook and pen to record details of my favourites for future reference.

[@itsntwhtuthk6233]

I would love to have the plus size patterns. It's really hard to find even reprints in my size.

[@asylumlane]

Love listening to you talk about patterns! It was quite relaxing to listen while working on card sketches.

[@merindymorgenson3184]

Bonita Granville also played Nancy Drew, just as a point of interest. That was quite the haul! I’m going to be checking your pattern listings and may get some of the size 6- 8 kids’ ones for my triplets and bonus if I can afford them. There were so many cute patterns for kids! They rarely have sizes that would fit me, or even be easily upsized, but the kids’ sizes should fit them in the near future.

[@mllep3259]

I could not BE more envious of your fabulous score!

[@sewingwildoats]

I LOVE this video! Watched it in my jammies while luxuriously scrolling through Pinterest.. I love your pattern chats, thank you for a calm and peaceful Sunday morning! Instant serotonin release lol

[@robyn3349]

Upping the ante! You go!

[@aksez2u]

I'm going to watch this as I work on my own sewing project, so I will definitely watch the whole thing! I very much enjoyed your previous pattern haul.

[@philippatapada8657]

Wow I love your hair! It really brings out your eyes 😊

[@DAYBROK3]

the one with the funny dolman/raglan is i think called a saddle shoulder. ohhh my mother had a version of that smock pattern, she called it her hatching jacket, she wore it when she was pregnant.

[@ketrakrelek2347]

this was delightful, i watched this over three sessions but did watch to the end to see alll the lovely patterns, excited for part two :o

[@Johanna.J]

I love watching your videos when I'm falling asleep. This video is pure bliss! I love that it's long and that you talk a lot. Also the envelopes gives me MAD tingles! Love it! Good Night!

[@wowzieee]

I can relate to the pre sleep viewing.

[@MightyKern]

you could probably easily scale any of those patterns you like so you can sew them for yourself. there are some really lovely designs in your haul.

[@cranbellie]

Thank you so much for posting these, I really enjoy them!!! Looking forward to part two!