About BeespokeVintage Patterns
At BeespokeVintage Patterns, we believe that history should be worn, not forgotten. While many new digital pattern shops have emerged in recent years, our commitment to preserving and sharing vintage fashion has stood the test of time for over 25 years. Formerly known as Vintage Pattern Lending Library, we have been a trusted source for meticulously restored historical patterns long before the digital marketplace became crowded.
With a deep appreciation for fashion patterns from the 1860s through the 1960s, we have spent decades carefully digitizing, restoring, and preserving designs that might otherwise be lost to time. Whether you're a historical costumer, vintage fashion lover, reenactor, or home sewist, our patterns allow you to recreate authentic silhouettes with historical accuracy and period-correct construction—just as we have been helping sewists do for more than two decades.
Meet the Maker
I’m Rebecca Russell, the founder of all things BeespokeVintage and the new owner of this amazing Reproduction Pattern collection (formerly the Vintage Pattern Lending Library)! Sewing has been a part of my life since childhood, when I first learned to stitch at my grandmother’s knee. Over the past 40 years, I have immersed myself in the art of historical dressmaking, pattern restoration, and vintage garment construction.
I started BeespokeVintage out of a desire to preserve and share vintage fashion history—to make it accessible to sewists of all skill levels. Having spent years collecting and researching historical sewing patterns, I understand how frustrating it can be to find accurate, high-quality vintage patterns that fit modern needs. My goal is to bridge that gap by offering meticulously restored, easy-to-use digital patterns that retain all the charm of the originals.
What Makes Our Patterns Special?
Unlike mass-produced patterns, each BeespokeVintage reproduction pattern is carefully restored to maintain historical accuracy while improving clarity for today’s sewists. We focus on:
✔ Authenticity – Faithfully reproduced from original patterns, including vintage drafting techniques and construction details.
✔ Instant Access – Available as PDF downloads, so you can print and start sewing right away.
✔ Meticulous Restoration – Each pattern is cleaned, and formatted for easy assembly.
✔ A Passion for Preservation – Every pattern we restore is a piece of history saved for future generations of sewists.
Whether you're crafting a 1930s day dress, a 1940s swing coat, or a 1950s evening gown, our patterns offer you the opportunity to create garments with the same elegance, craftsmanship, and charm that defined vintage fashion.
Sew a Piece of History
At BeespokeVintage Patterns, we believe that sewing connects us to the past—to the skilled hands that came before us, to the traditions of craftsmanship, and to the timeless beauty of vintage fashion. We’re honored to be part of your sewing journey and can’t wait to see what you create.
✨ Browse our collection and Let's Make History Together!