WhatTheCraftPattern

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Apron Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Vintage Style Pinafore, 1950s Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Project for Beginner, Cosplay Costume

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1950s Dress Pattern, Vintage Style 50s Retro Swing Dress, Rockabilly Pin Up Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Easy Sewing Project for Beginners

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Pencil Skirt Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Pin Up Wiggle Skirt, Vintage Style Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Alternative Pinup Clothes

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Fingerless Glove Sewing Pattern, Burning Man Arm Sleeves, Rave Outfit Armwarmers, Printable Paper PDF, Beginner Project, Cosplay Costume

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Cheeky Underwear Pattern, Panties or Bikini Bottoms, Beginner Undies Sewing Project, Printable Paper PDF, Handmade Burlesque Lingerie

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Ruffle Bustle Skirt Sewing Pattern, Tiered Flouncy Pannier Skirt for Burlesque and Cosplay, Printable Paper PDF, Sewing Project for Beginner

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Last updated on May 1, 2026

Welcome to WhatTheCraft Pattern Co.! I’m Lex, and I’ve been designing alternative fashion and clothing patterns since 2003 under the label Smarmy Clothes.

WhatTheCraft.com was born in 2005 when I realized I didn’t just want to sew cool edgy clothes — I wanted to show other people how to do it, too!

What better way to assemble a dream wardrobe that reflects your unique aesthetic than making it yourself? Whether your fashion sense is rockabilly, retro, punk, pinup, pastel goth, 90s, y2k, kawaii, steampunk, edgy chic, soft grunge, classic, modern, coquette, cottagecore, or dark academia, my goal is to design easy to follow patterns that allow even beginning sewists to create clothing and accessories to match their own specific style.

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4.8 (1224)

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Dee on Sep 16, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Great pattern. Easy to follow.

Apron Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Vintage Style Pinafore, 1950s Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Project for Beginner, Cosplay Costume

Apron Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Vintage Style Pinafore, 1950s Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Project for Beginner, Cosplay Costume
Etsy buyer on Aug 19, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Pattern was very easy to download, easy to follow and the pictures were super helpful. There was great advice / calls outs that helped answer questions along the way. Super helpful!

Lex responded on Aug 29, 2026

Mushrooms are my favorite! Thank you so much for sharing!

Apron Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Vintage Style Pinafore, 1950s Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Project for Beginner, Cosplay Costume

Apron Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Vintage Style Pinafore, 1950s Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Project for Beginner, Cosplay Costume
Christina on Aug 11, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

excellent pattern love it.

Lex responded on Aug 29, 2026

Thank you & happy sewing!

Ruffle Bustle Skirt Sewing Pattern, Tiered Flouncy Pannier Skirt for Burlesque and Cosplay, Printable Paper PDF, Sewing Project for Beginner

Ruffle Bustle Skirt Sewing Pattern, Tiered Flouncy Pannier Skirt for Burlesque and Cosplay, Printable Paper PDF, Sewing Project for Beginner
Kevin on Jul 12, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Great pattern and super cute!

Lex responded on Jul 21, 2026

Thank you, happy sewing!

Ruffle Bustle Skirt Sewing Pattern, Tiered Flouncy Pannier Skirt for Burlesque and Cosplay, Printable Paper PDF, Sewing Project for Beginner

Ruffle Bustle Skirt Sewing Pattern, Tiered Flouncy Pannier Skirt for Burlesque and Cosplay, Printable Paper PDF, Sewing Project for Beginner
Sarah on Aug 8, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Super fun pattern! Had a blast putting together a Christmas themed apron. Can't wait to use it this December!

Lex responded on Aug 29, 2026

I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks, Sarah!

Apron Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Vintage Style Pinafore, 1950s Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Project for Beginner, Cosplay Costume

Apron Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Vintage Style Pinafore, 1950s Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Project for Beginner, Cosplay Costume
Lisa on Jul 20, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

nice!!

Lex responded on Jul 21, 2026

Thank you, happy sewing!

Apron Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Vintage Style Pinafore, 1950s Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Project for Beginner, Cosplay Costume

Apron Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Vintage Style Pinafore, 1950s Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Project for Beginner, Cosplay Costume
Oneita on Jul 17, 2026

4 out of 5 stars

I reordered this pattern because I’m couldn’t find my other one after moving. So about to make one

Apron Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Vintage Style Pinafore, 1950s Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Project for Beginner, Cosplay Costume

Apron Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Vintage Style Pinafore, 1950s Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Project for Beginner, Cosplay Costume
Ginger on Jul 14, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Well done; the pattern is easy to follow, print, and put together.

Lex responded on Jul 21, 2026

Thank you, happy sewing!

1950s Dress Pattern, Vintage Style 50s Retro Swing Dress, Rockabilly Pin Up Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Easy Sewing Project for Beginners

1950s Dress Pattern, Vintage Style 50s Retro Swing Dress, Rockabilly Pin Up Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Easy Sewing Project for Beginners
Mardi on Jul 9, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to follow pattern.

Lex responded on Jul 21, 2026

Thank you, happy sewing!

Apron Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Vintage Style Pinafore, 1950s Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Project for Beginner, Cosplay Costume

Apron Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Vintage Style Pinafore, 1950s Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Project for Beginner, Cosplay Costume
Jill on Jul 1, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Received very quickly. Can not wait to use this pattern

Lex responded on Jul 21, 2026

Thank you, happy sewing!

Apron Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Vintage Style Pinafore, 1950s Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Project for Beginner, Cosplay Costume

Apron Sewing Pattern, Retro 50s Vintage Style Pinafore, 1950s Rockabilly Fashion, Printable Paper PDF, Project for Beginner, Cosplay Costume

About WhatTheCraftPattern

alternative fashion sewing patterns

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alternative fashion sewing patterns

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NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S SEWING PATTERNS

Welcome to WhatTheCraft Sewing Patterns! I’m Lex, and I’ve been designing alternative fashion and clothing patterns since 2003 under the label Smarmy Clothes.

WhatTheCraft.com was born in 2005 when I realized I didn’t just want to sew cool edgy clothes — I wanted to show other people how to do it, too! I'm thrilled to have reached millions of crafters through my patterns, website tutorials, and Youtube videos.

WhatTheCraft Patterns allow you to assemble a dream wardrobe that reflects your unique aesthetic! Whether your fashion sense is rockabilly, retro, punk, pinup, pastel goth, 90s, y2k, kawaii, steampunk, edgy chic, soft grunge, classic, modern, coquette, cottagecore, or dark academia, my goal is to design easy to follow patterns that allow you to create clothing and accessories to match your own specific style.

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Howdy, I'm Lex! When I'm not eating lots of food or making a mess, I juggle the designing, pattern making, sewing, photographing, web design, and everything else in between here at WhatTheCraft Pattern Co.