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Hello sewists! 💖 What are you sewing for Spring and Summer! 🌻 Wear to the Dance is a Trusted Seller of great vintage patterns at reasonable prices. With vintage and modern sewing patterns, sewing books, vintage accessories, some needle tatting jewelry, and a few of my original '70s Barbie items. Patterns are from the 1940s to 2000s, with vintage Vogue, Advance, Butterick, Burda, Simplicity and McCall's patterns to choose from. Each pattern is checked for completeness and cared for so you know exacrly what you are getting. Visit the large children's patterns section, cool men's patterns, costumes, matenity patterns, dog patterns!, crafts, dolls and doll making items. Plus jewelry and accessories to coordinate with your sewn outfit. I also add in my vintage 1960-70s Barbie and Barbie clothes--they brough me joy and it's time to pass that on.
Shipping is always combined, and you will be reimbursed shipping overage of more than a dollar via the method of payment used.
Looking for something specific? Send me a note with size, style, era details as I have many more patterns. I hope you find something to 'Wear to the dance!'
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If you make a pattern from Wear to the Dance, please share a photo in your review or on the WeartotheDance FB page: https://www.facebook.com/weartothedance/
These are vintage, used, previously owned patterns. Each pattern is accounted for and cared for to preserve it's integrity for many nore years. Factory Folded patterns are not unfolded in order to preserve their original state. Envelopes and Sewing instructions are treated to preserve best condition possible. From a smoke free home.
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Susan on Feb 23, 2023
5 out of 5 starsGood Quality, matched the description,and met expectations. will visit shop again in the future.
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Marco on Jan 17, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI love very much this old pattern. These old ones can give you some good ideas and suggestions and they are original.
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venetia on Dec 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is exactly what I was looking for. Irish dance costumes look like these and with a little tweaking, I'll be able to create a gorgeous costume for my little dancer. The handwritten thank you card was a special touch.
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Vanessa aka Psyche on Dec 11, 2022
5 out of 5 starsHas cute ideas and patterns for clothespin dolls. Thank you for making it available.
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Deb responded on Dec 11, 2022
Hope you have fun with the pattern ideas. I would love to see how they come out! ❤
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lauradeevee on Nov 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe pattern was shipped very quickly and well packaged! It was just as described!
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lilydoherty1 on Sep 13, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeen looking for a cowl neck top pattern which is not too low...the instructions are simple and can't wait to make it. Classic. Keeper. Came on time and in very good condition.
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Deb responded on Sep 14, 2022
Enjoy!
About weartothedance
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Thrift store reproduction remakes, using fabric from clothing found at thrift stores and reproduction vintage patterns. -
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Dressed for the DC Seersucker Ride and Dance in vintage seersucker. I made my seersucker dress matching hat and bag. -
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1940s original Vogue pattern and my finished jacket. Material was from a prom dress found at the local thrift store! -
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1959 Simplicity blouse pattern and finished blouse -
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Using ric rac - several ideas I love.
Vintage sewing patterns, vintage dancing
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Deb L.
Owner, Maker
I love finding, preserving, collecting and creating with sewing patterns. They show the fashion from each era and create unique beautiful clothing. In addition to sewing, I'm a dancer, collegiate shag instructor, linguist, traveller and animal lover.
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Pattern storage
Patterns are currently in a smoke-free home in special, close storage containers.
Vintage patterns that are in a more delicate state are stored and shipped in an archival-safe plastic storage bag. All patterns are carefully counted and cared for. If you would like your pattern shipped in a pattern bag and do not see that option (for example modern patterns), feel free to message me.
Pattern condition
I take special care to count all pattern pieces and put the pattern in its best possible condition before listing on Weartothedance. Any tears or re-made pattern pieces, or any other issue, is clearly listed in the item description. Pieces are carefully smoothed and refolded on original fold lines when possible. Uncut pattern in factory folds are not opened to preserve the factoryfolded state.
Patterns are vintage and previously owned, many have been made, so most show signs of age and use. Think of these as marks of love for the creation of unique, individualized fashion!
Do you have a pattern that is.....
Maybe! I have many patterns that need to be checked for completeness, or that haven't been listed yet. Message me your size, a pattern number, or a decade/style and I will send a few photos for your review. I love patterns and love sharing them with others.