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Saundra Ros Altman's: Past Patterns

The Historical Pattern Company
Dedicated to Accuracy Since 1979

Accurate Federal, Jacksonian, Civil War, Gilded Age, Edwardian and WWI up to WWII Clothing Patterns for Men, Women and Children


NEW! 2008

#038: A Partially Boned Transition Stay
Fashionable Circa 1793-1820

#041: U.S. Army Roundabout Matching 1812 Specs

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Past Patterns has manufactured historical clothing patterns and sold them through the mail since 1979. On our web site, you will see all of the patterns we sell.

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