The PATTERN PROJECT of the MARC Fashion Committee is designed to encourage Model A Car enthusiasts to “dress the part” when driving their vintage cars! The actual vintage clothes of the era are lovely to see on special occasions, but many are fragile and not wearable for a long period of time. Making garments from era patterns gives the vintage look without the fragile feel.
These are actual copies of original patterns, printed on white durable paper ready to be cut out and used. They are only available in the size printed on the pattern, but they are easily altered because of the style of the garments. Some dresses are designed to slip over your head and none of them require the installation of a zipper! Ladies’ sizes (36, 38, etc.) indicate the bust measurement, and Misses’ sizes (12, 14, etc) indicate the age.
The Simplicity patterns have minimal guidelines for construction, but they are very easy patterns. McCall patterns have instructions written on the printed pattern with guidelines for laying the pattern on the fabric. The MARC Fashion Standards has an excellent section on reproduction sewing and fabrics with additional guides for such things as neck openings, plackets and sleeves. There is also a section on how to make alterations to patterns.
Study the patterns on this page and then make your purchase on the Merchandise page.
Patterns for adults and teens are $30.00, and children’s patterns are $28.00. The pattern will be shipped right to your home!
Looking forward to seeing you dressed in Era Fashions!
Excella 2604
Ladies’ Dress
Size 42
Circa 1928
McCall 4042
Size 36 – 38 (Medium)
Ladies and Misses Pajamas
Circa 1928
McCall 4432
Ladies’ slip on Dress
Size 36
1928
Missing embroidery transfer – Consider making your own design to match your fabric choice
McCall Pattern 5269
Size 36 (Bust)
1928
Can be adjusted to larger size with extra piece included in the pattern.
McCall 6314
Ladies and Misses Ensemble
size 14
1930
McCall 6356
Misses’ Tunic Blouse
Size 16
1931
McCall 6388
Misses’ Tunic Blouse
Size 16
1931
McCall 6556
Ladies’ Dress
Size 36
1931
McCall 6574
Ladies’ Dress
Size 36
1931
color photo not available
McCall 6593
Ladies’ and Misses’ Dress
Size 36
1931
McCall 6594
Ladies and Misses’ dress
Size 36
1931
McCall 6622
Ladies’ Dress size 38
Missing outer envelope with color photo
Dress may be made with cape or collar, and with sleeves or sleeveless
McCall 6632
Ladies’ Dress
Size 36
1931
McCall 6635
Ladies’ Dress
Size 36
1931
McCall 6636
Misses’ Dress
Size 16
1931
McCall 6661
Ladies’ and Misses’ Dress
Size 18
1931
McCall 6668
Misses’ Dress size 18
1931
McCall 6737
Misses’ Size 14
1931
McCall 6746
Misses’ Dress
Size 14
1931
McCall 6773
Misses’ Dress
Size 14
1931
Simplicity 312
Ladies and Misses Dress–Size 16
1930
Simplicity 317
Ladies’ and Misses’ Dress
Size 40
1930
Simplicity 318
Ladies and Misses Dress
Size 42
1930
Simplicity 324
Ladies‘ and Misses’ dress
Size 40
1930
CHILDREN’S PATTERNS
McCall 6213
Size 8
1930
Girls’ Dress
Simplicity 407
Boys’ Sailor Suit
Size 4
Simplicity 420
Girls’ Dress
Size 12
(Photo is of pattern cover size 10, but the pattern copied is size 12)
Year — 1930
Simplicity Pattern 431
Girls Dress
Size 12
1930
You can find Pattern Project Patterns here in our store.