Fashion PDFs

I’m currently digitising my collection of vintage fashion publications. All the PDF files below are available in my Etsy store for instant download. Just click each one for more sample pictures, details, and to purchase via Etsy.

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Brilliant for framing, scrapbooking, design inspiration, or just browsing over coffee! And some of these are pattern drafting systems that let you draft sewing patterns at home. I hope you enjoy reading these as much as I have.

“Elegantissima”, Summer 1953. Everything for the perfect beach wardrobe! Including playsuits, bathing suits, sundresses and much more. Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

“Elegantissima”, Summer 1952. Time for the beach! Includes playsuits, bathing suits, sundresses and much more. Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (5 PDF files).

“Elegantissima”, Summer 1957. Swimsuit edition! Playsuits, bathing suits and sundresses galore! Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (5 PDF files).

“Elegantissima”, Spring 1954. Your complete transitional wardrobe: dresses, beachwear, coats, suits, bridal, lingerie and more! Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (5 PDF files).

“Elegantissima”, Winter 1951. Winter holidays are here! Statement coats, cocktail wear and festive dresses! Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (5 PDF files).

“Donne Eleganti”, Summer 1951. The complete summer wardrobe: beachwear, swimsuits, dresses, suits, lingerie, bridal and much more! Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (5 PDF files).

“Elegantissima”, Winter 1952 Volume 1. Cosy looks to keep out the winter chill: statement coats, cosy suits, elegant dresses and more. Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (5 PDF files).

“Elegantissima”, Winter 1952 Volume 2. More cosy styles to keep out the cold at bay: snappy suits, gorgeous dresses, statement coats, and more. Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (5 PDF files).

“Elegantissima”, Summer 1950. Here comes the sun! Playsuits, bathing suits and sundresses and much more. Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

“Ideal Manteaux”, Winter 1951. Dramatic coats, snappy little jackets, and suits with whimsical novelty detailing. Evening gowns, bridal wear, cocktail attire, and a lovely selection of elegant blouses! Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to a 92cm bust. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

“Elegantissima”, Spring-Summer 1953. Beachwear, dresses, lingerie, bridal wear and more! Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

“Elegantissima”, Autumn-Winter 1953. Dresses, suits coats, lingerie, bridal wear and more! Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

“Elegantissima”, Autumn 1956. Everything you need for your complete fall wardrobe! Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (3 PDF files).

“Ideal Manteaux”, Winter 1956. Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to fit a 36″ bust. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

Parisian fabric catalog, 1961. 87 pages of gorgeous illustrations and swatches of fabrics. Available as an instant digital download (5 PDF files).

“Ideal Robes”, Summer 1948. Everything your wardrobe needs for summer! Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to fit a 36″ bust. Available as an instant digital download (3 PDF files).

“Ideal Robes”, Summer 1952. Everything your wardrobe needs for summer! Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to fit a 36″ bust. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

“Croquis Mamu”, Summer 1957. Your complete summer wardrobe! Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to fit a 39″ bust. Available as an instant digital download (2 PDF files).

“Elegantissima”, Spring 1956. Adorable dresses, coats, suits and separates. Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your measurements. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

“Elegantissima”, Winter 1960. Suits, coats, dresses and bridalwear. Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your measurements. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

“Inspirations”, 1955-6. Ballgowns, evening wear, formalwear and bridalwear. Beautiful hand-drawn illustrations. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

“Creations Parisiennes”, Winter 1938. Gorgeous sewing pattern catalog featuring designs by the top designers of the day: Chanel, Jean Patou, Jean Desses, and more! Available as an instant digital download (5 PDF files).

“Ideal Manteaux”, 1948. Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft 12 designs at home to fit a 36″ bust. A further 19 outfits are included as illustrations only. Available as an instant digital download (3 PDF files).

“Ideal Manteaux”, Winter 1960. Gorgeous dresses and outerwear. Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to fit a 36″ bust. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

“Elegantissima”, Spring 1957. 101 different 50s fashions for you to admire in this vintage booklet…. AND for you to draft as patterns to sew up at home! Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

“Elegantissima”, Winter 1957. Beautiful dresses to see you through the party season, and much more! Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (5 PDF files).

“Elegantissima”, Autumn 1960. Chic little suits, Mad Men-style dresses and so much more! Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

Star magazine, Winter 1936. 46 pages. Gorgeous 1930s fashions! Available as an instant digital download (5 PDF files).

Manteaux Parisiens, Winter 1932. 21 pages. Beautiful 1930s outerwear fashions! Available as an instant digital download (5 PDF files).

“Graziosa” pattern-making system, Winter 1957. 44 pages. Beautiful dress designs for you to draft and sew at home. Available as an instant digital download (3 PDF files).

“Graziosa” pattern-making system, Summer 1956. 46 pages. Beautiful dress designs for you to draft and sew at home. Available as an instant digital download (3 PDF files).

“Simplicite” pattern-making system, Winter 1951. 50 pages. Chic, elegant designs for you to draft and sew at home. Available as an instant digital download (3 PDF files).

“Ideal” pattern-making system, Winter 1962. 60 pages. Chic “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” era designs for you to draft and sew at home. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

Neue Modelle and Modenschau, Summer 1956. 36 pages. A fun and vibrant pair of German sewing pattern catalogs from Summer 1956! Dreamy dresses, cocktail wear, dapper coats, suits, full-skirted frocks and beachwear…. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

Neue Modelle and Modenschau, Winter 1956. 36 pages. A chic pair of German sewing pattern catalogs: cocktail wear, coats and suits, full-skirted frocks and glorious gowns…. Available as an instant digital download (4 PDF files).

Iris, Summer 1941. 39 pages, including elegant evening gowns and graceful bridal wear; snappy little coats and suits, and flirty frocks. There’s beachwear and tenniswear and sportswear… and much more! Available as an instant digital download (5 PDF files).

“Perfection”, Summer 1938. 40 pages of fashions, including gorgeous evening gowns, breath-taking wedding dresses, snappy little coats and suits, sportswear and beachwear and much more! Available as an instant digital download (PDF file).

“Perfection”, Summer 1937. Fresh from Paris, the world’s fashion capital, this vintage catalog features haute couture designs in the very latest styles. Available as an instant digital download (PDF file).

“Haute couture” sewing pattern catalog for the winter season 1950/1. Contains some of the most beautiful hand-drawn illustrations I’ve seen. Available as an instant digital download (5 PDF files)

“Perfection”, Winter season 1940/1941. This vintage French pattern catalog features haute couture dresses, gowns and more. Available as an instant digital download (PDF file).

“Elegantissima”, Summer 1951. 102 different 50s fashions for you to admire in this vintage booklet…. AND for you to draft as patterns to sew up at home! Accompanying the booklet are instructions and schematic diagrams that enable you to draft these designs at home to your own measurements. Available as an instant digital download (3 PDF files).

“Le Croquis Original”, High Summer 1931. This catalog presents the very latest styles from Paris for the stylish 1930s woman. Available as an instant digital download (PDF file).

Amazing Victorian template pattern cutting system for you to print and assemble at home! A customer tells me this system gets a mention in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books (Little House on the Prairie, etc) – apparently Laura’s mother uses this to make her wedding dress! Instant download, 5 PDF files.

“Le Croquis Original”, Summer 1931. Gorgeous haute couture pattern designs from Paris. Available as an instant download (PDF file).

“Primerose” Vol 1, 1950-1: gorgeous French pattern booklets – these catalogs advertised sewing patterns aimed at professional dressmakers. Pages include beautiful evening gowns, jaw-dropping wedding dresses, dresses for relaxing in the countryside, for whizzing around town, and more… Available for instant download (4 PDF files).

“Primerose” Vol.2: Parisian pattern booklets from 1950-1951. Pages include beautiful evening gowns, jaw-dropping wedding dresses, fancy dress, sportswear, beachwear, and much more… Available for instant download (3 PDF files).

French department store catalog for the Winter season 1887-1888. (Era of the enormous bustle!) Features all kinds of accessories, hats and dresses. Available as an instant download (2 PDF files).