Butterick Costumes

Imported custom-made clothes were usually beyond the financial reach of the average middle-class American woman of a century ago; and store-bought garments were often of inferior quality. This left many women with the options of making their own clothes or hiring a seamstress.While a number of economy-minded women did sew simple housedresses, and clothing for their children, many took favorite fashion plates to a dressmaker who would often consult patterns in a magazine such as The Voice of Fash... [Read More]

At the turn of the century, ladies of privilege could easily afford their own dressmakers, and even middle-class housewives occasionally employed competent seamstresses. But many women did their own sewing, often relying on Dressmaking, Up to Date, a how-to book published by the Butterick Publishing Company. First published in 1905 and widely considered the first modern American sewing book, this extremely rare volume is published here complete and unabridged.This Butterick manual provides clear... [Read More]

Comprehensive in scope and elegant in presentation, this classic Victorian-era volume was the first complete how-to guide to knitting. Originally published by Butterick, the company that later produced Vogue Knitting, it constitutes a fantastic historical document as well as an easy-to-follow guide for knitters at all levels of experience. In addition to basic knitting instructions and a dictionary of stitches, the book offers illustrated patterns for dozens of projects, including sweaters, scar... [Read More]

Compelling pictorial archive of 264 vintage photographs, selected from rare tintypes and other authentic materials (1850s–1910), depict little girls in their mothers' hats and clothes, sisters wearing identical plaid dresses and button boots, a young man in an everyday suit and bowler hat, a boy dressed in Little Lord Fauntleroy style, and scores of others.

The essential little black dress, the elegant suit with the gold-buttoned jacket, the freedom to wear slacks — modern women still draw upon the innovations of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. The twentieth-century's fashion doyenne began her long and brilliant career by replacing the traditional corset with the comfort and casual grace of simple but exquisitely tailored outfits. This collection features three dolls and twenty-eight authentic costumes that illustrate Chanel's haute couture history and ... [Read More]

Fun, adorable, and gender-neutral, this packet of sewing patterns is an easy way to ensure your little one has a fun costume this Halloween! Including guides to make an astronaut, firefighter, cowgirl, and cowboy costume, the easy to follow instructions are perfect for any level sewist! Designed and manufactured in the USA with English and French instructions, this packet includes a firefighter costume with (2) pieces, an astronaut costume with (6) pieces, a cowgirl costume with (2) pieces, and ... [Read More]

Detailed and simple to craft, this historical women's costume is a great choice for your next Halloween party or cosplay photo shoot! Designed and printed in the USA with multi-language instructions, this packet includes straightforward and simple guides to create each piece, including a matching petticoat, corset, and dress. This historical costume can be made in sizes 18, 20, and 22, and is suited for intermediate or higher sewing skill levels.

Create your own turn-of-the-century historical men's costume with the Butterick Men's Historical Waistcoat Jacket Sewing Pattern! Perfect for cosplay, theatrical productions, costume parties, and more, this sewing pattern set includes template pieces to create double-breasted jackets in four different styles. These Victorian era waistcoats have two-piece sleeves with gathers, back pleats, and a shaped hemline, and can be sewn for men's sizes 38, 40, 42, and 44. Recommended fabrics include wool, ... [Read More]

Whether you're planning to use it for a cosplay convention, as a ren faire costume, or just for Halloween, this detailed dress sewing pattern is a must-have addition to your costume wardrobe! This inclusive kit comes with English and French instructions and a size guide for making (1) dress which can be fit to sizes 6, 8, 10, and 12. Designed, manufactured, and printed in the USA.

Whether you're planning to use it for a cosplay convention, as a ren faire costume, or just for Halloween, this detailed dress sewing pattern is a must-have addition to your costume wardrobe! This inclusive kit comes with English and French instructions and a size guide for making (1) dress which can be fit to sizes 6, 8, 10, and 12. Designed, manufactured, and printed in the USA.

Butterick Children's and Girls' Costume, Child (2, 3) (4, 5):Material: paperThis envelope contains patterns and instructions for dresses A, B, C, dress D and cape, dress and pinafore E; hair bow included in views A and

Butterick Pattern Misses' Costume and Hat-6-8-10-12-14

Butterick Children's, Boys' and Girls' Costume, (6, 7, 8):Material: paper