Century Patterns make well-researched historical sewing patterns for modern times. We revive period cut, construction and fit for today’s makers and wearers, specialising in dress and underwear of the Belle Epoque or late Victorian and Edwardian period. We have over thirty years’ experience of historical tailoring and dressmaking, drawing primary research from original sources, designing and drafting patterns and reproducing period garments and textiles. As makers and wearers ourselves, we understand what we want from historical costume patterns and our aim is to create the well-researched, multi-sized, reliable and enjoyable patterns we would like to use.

Century Patterns are ideal for home dressmakers and costumers; historical interpreters, re-enactors and museum specialists; period theatre, music and dance performers; for historybounding and vintage fashion enthusiasts; for experts and amateurs; for special costumed events or for dressing in a piece of history every day, just for the joy of making and wearing something beautiful.