Pulling Patterns for Projects

I have the luxury of shopping my downstairs 2,000+ sewing pattern repository. Pulling all fun project patterns for possible 2026 completion. The fairy costume Simplicity (1999) I will hold for a couple of years. Had to pull that one for its extreme cuteness. Fabrics needed for this costume include organza, iridescent sheers and chiffon, none of which I have in stock. 

Butterick B4251 (2004) Teepee and Mat, and McCall's Home Decorating Kid Chairs (1998). Bonus points in the Fun Grandma category? Either one of those fabric furnishings would look great in a kid's room or family room. 

Those last two patterns are sewing way beyond my granddaughter's age level but not this Simplicity Vintage Baby (2019) in the red print. Irresistible! 

All of the patterns above were pulled from those listed for sale by me on eBay. The next pattern showcased is from my tub of vintage sewing pattern wonderfulness. These are patterns I have collected and kept for many years. Simplicity 4807 (1954) is the most vintage of my women's dress patterns. Lo and behold, it is in my size. We will see if this cut pattern matches a present day size 12. 

Fabric from the estate sale haul - pattern cutting begins! ✂

As an aside, I have tried to figure out why sewing pattern sales have fallen off for me. My thoughts:

1.    Because of fast fashion and the glut of garments in the market, why sew your own clothes? The expense of retail fabric means you are $40-$50 in already. 

2.    Why buy an original sewing pattern when you can buy the pdf version online? 

3.    I may have sold all of the patterns of interest in my inventory. 

4.    The cost of patterns continues to drop. Where the average used to be $8 per pattern, it is now $5 per pattern sold.