Hey everyone. Are you looking for a pattern? When maybe this list will help you where to look. Each post will focus on a different company or line. It will include a bio of the company, links, what type of patterns to expect, and other notes to keep in mind. Please read each one carefully as some companies/patterns may be difficult to work with or not have the product type you're looking for.
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 11:40 am
Mainstream Companies
Burda
Burda was founded as a fashion magazine in 1949 in Germany. Due the the popularity of the sewing magazine they expanded into pattern making. They are currently a member group under Simplicity patterns.
Types of Patterns: European Fashion, Some historical
Butterick is an American pattern making company that started as a magazine in 1867 by Ebenezer Butterick. By 1876 they started their pattern making line and they quickly spread. In 1961 they became the trademark of Vogue and in 2001 McCalls had bought Vogue along with it Butterick.
Butterick patterns are known for some of the reenactment pieces. The line is called Making History.
Kwik was founded in 1967 and has made it their mission to provide daily clothing that is quick and fun to make. They have been part of McCalls since 2011.
Types of Patterns: Some fashion, mostly crafts
Notes: Kwik is made for beginning sewers. Only available at JoAnn.
McCalls is one of the largest pattern producers in the US and was founded in 1870 as a pattern making company, by 1873 it also produced it's own magazine.
As of 2014, McCalls has shifted it's focus a little and partnered up with well known cosplayers and designers such as Yaya Han, Ichigo Black, among others, to produce patterns geared towards Cosplay. This includes creating a page just for cosplay that is assisted in upkeep by Yaya Han.
Types of Patterns: Variety
Notes: Mccalls works with some famous costume makers and designers, including Yaya Han and Angela Clayton.
Vogue was founded in 1892 as a magazine (that still runs today), but developed it's own patterns. The pattern making part was bought by Butterick and then later McCalls bought Butterick.
Reconstructing history was founded in 1997 by a woman who wanted to make historically accurate clothing for the Elizabethan Irish. She has since expanded to other groups.
Gertie is known for not only her pattern, but also her books and is a fan of vintage passion. She launched her website and new pattern collection in 2017.
Patterns: Vintage
Notes: Has a pattern collection with simplicity patterns.
Kamui Cosplay: Foam Patterns Cosplaid: Cosplay Patterns WhibeArts: Cosplay Patterns, known for being hard to understand. PatternCosPatterns: Cosplay, historical, and fashion patterns Kinpatsu: Cosplay and foam pattern Cut/Sew: Cosplay and Japanese Fashion Patterns
