Pattern Selling Question

[Former_Member]

Hello friends!

Although I'm not a very handy seamstress myself, I am fascinated by vintage sewing patterns, especially ones dating 1960s and earlier.

I have a handful of vintage patterns that have already been cut, but still appear to be in good condition and have all the pieces. Is a cut pattern a deal breaker for those looking for patterns?

I'd love some helpful tips on this!

Thanks!
Lisa :)

[CloesCloset]

No, its not a deal breaker at all.... just make sure all the pieces are there! Sometimes even if its missing a small piece like a facing, just make sure to note it in the listing....

[Former_Member]

What Cloe said!

[Former_Member]

Thank you, Cloe and Janeen! This is good to know!

[Former_Member]

Another question. What happens when you discover pattern pieces missing from vintage patterns. Is it best not to try to sell them or to let the buyer know?

[Former_Member]

Depends on the piece. If it's a critical piece like the front of a jacket keep it in case you ever find another pattern like it but don't bother listing it. If it's a guide for elastic casing list it but disclose it in your listing.

[Former_Member]

Yes, it all depends on what piece is missing. If I'm missing, for example, a waist stay, I'll list it but make sure to put in the description that it's missing.

[hurdyburdyvintage]

No matter what you are selling I think it's always fine so long as you explain whether a pattern is cut or not and whether there are pieces missing.

For example you may decide to sell a suit pattern with a missing jacket piece that someone may buy because they just wanted the skirt pieces anyway.

[CoutureService]

A lot of sewers are able to re-create missing pieces.

As the others said, just list the missing pieces in the description.