Comments on: How to value vintage sewing patterns http://sewcraftful.com/lists/how-to-value-vintage-sewing-patterns/ The sewing diva who enjoys wearing vintage clothing Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:37:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Admin/Callie http://sewcraftful.com/lists/how-to-value-vintage-sewing-patterns/comment-page-1/#comment-305 Admin/Callie Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:13:43 +0000 http://sewcraftful.com/?p=3996#comment-305 Hi, it's good to here from you. Condolences on the lost of your mother. Kudos to you for storing her treasures. There's no one place to check the value on your sewing patterns. There are literally hundreds of sellers online-all selling patterns anywhere from .50 to $250.00. The most I've seen a vintage sewing pattern go was for more than $700.00. And a single pattern envelope (no pieces or instructions) for more than $150.00. You can certainly check online to determine if someone else might have the same pattern and note what they're asking for the same pattern. You can then use that as a gage if you'd like. But, that in itself isn't really a good determination of value (the seller may not know what they have, the seller could be over-priced, or the seller could be underpriced for example), but if it's something you're ultimately comfortable with-then it's perfect set your prices accordingly. Patterns from the 1950s are popular. The thing with buyers of sewing patterns-everyone has there own special interests. Someone interested in only 1930s patterns-isn't going to pay premium for a 1950 pattern, even if it's a one-of-a-kind Dior. Other buyers buy simply based on the style of fashion. My point, because they're from the 1950s they're not automatically valuable-but then again you could be sitting on a small "fortune". (Smile) It's a collector's and crafter's market. Prices vary widely from seller to seller, type of pattern, condition, brand, year, want, demand and other factors-including whether or not the potential buyer is doing so as a collector or a sewer/crafter. I would definitely sell if you're able to get the prices you want or are comfortable with. As far as holding, if you're not able to get the prices you want and feel you truely have a pattern worth holding-then by all means do so..especially in this tough economy when everyone is trying to buy ridiculously low and sell high-without merit. Personally, for the patterns I sell, I've set up a pricing system which I feel is fair to me and the buyer for collectible patterns. My sell prices range from $3.00 to $190.00. If you'd like me to give you an honest personal opinion on the value of some of your patterns you can send pics or the brand and pattern numbers of some of them. I'll be happy to help and explain my "value" opinions. callie@sewcraftful.com I hope I was able to help. Thanks so much for the question and visiting. Callie Hi, it’s good to here from you. Condolences on the lost of your mother. Kudos to you for storing her treasures.

There’s no one place to check the value on your sewing patterns. There are literally hundreds of sellers online-all selling patterns anywhere from .50 to $250.00. The most I’ve seen a vintage sewing pattern go was for more than $700.00. And a single pattern envelope (no pieces or instructions) for more than $150.00. You can certainly check online to determine if someone else might have the same pattern and note what they’re asking for the same pattern. You can then use that as a gage if you’d like. But, that in itself isn’t really a good determination of value (the seller may not know what they have, the seller could be over-priced, or the seller could be underpriced for example), but if it’s something you’re ultimately comfortable with-then it’s perfect set your prices accordingly.

Patterns from the 1950s are popular. The thing with buyers of sewing patterns-everyone has there own special interests. Someone interested in only 1930s patterns-isn’t going to pay premium for a 1950 pattern, even if it’s a one-of-a-kind Dior. Other buyers buy simply based on the style of fashion. My point, because they’re from the 1950s they’re not automatically valuable-but then again you could be sitting on a small “fortune”. (Smile)

It’s a collector’s and crafter’s market. Prices vary widely from seller to seller, type of pattern, condition, brand, year, want, demand and other factors-including whether or not the potential buyer is doing so as a collector or a sewer/crafter.

I would definitely sell if you’re able to get the prices you want or are comfortable with. As far as holding, if you’re not able to get the prices you want and feel you truely have a pattern worth holding-then by all means do so..especially in this tough economy when everyone is trying to buy ridiculously low and sell high-without merit.

Personally, for the patterns I sell, I’ve set up a pricing system which I feel is fair to me and the buyer for collectible patterns. My sell prices range from $3.00 to $190.00.

If you’d like me to give you an honest personal opinion on the value of some of your patterns you can send pics or the brand and pattern numbers of some of them. I’ll be happy to help and explain my “value” opinions.
callie@sewcraftful.com

I hope I was able to help.

Thanks so much for the question and visiting.

Callie

]]> By: Marie Robinson http://sewcraftful.com/lists/how-to-value-vintage-sewing-patterns/comment-page-1/#comment-304 Marie Robinson Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:37:56 +0000 http://sewcraftful.com/?p=3996#comment-304 My mother was a person who loved to sew and she taught that craft to me. After her death from breast cancer in 1994. I have stored her patterns, some that date back to the 1950's and are no longer availabe. I was wondering if there was a place that I can assess their value and if possible sell them or should I just hold on to them? Looking forward to any possible advice you can give. Sincerely, Marie Robinson My mother was a person who loved to sew and she taught that craft to me. After her death from breast cancer in 1994. I have stored her patterns, some that date back to the 1950′s and are no longer availabe. I was wondering if there was a place that I can assess their value and if possible sell them or should I just hold on to them? Looking forward to any possible advice you can give. Sincerely, Marie Robinson

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