pattern trade

[Auryn]

So I was wondering, would anyone be interested in doing a pattern trade??

For example I accidentally bought a pattern in the size category larger than I need, maybe someone here has use of it.

Or maybe you have a pattern lying around that at first you thought would be awesome but now your kinda "mmeehhhh" about.

Get the idea??

Just wondering.

[Lady Isabella]

cool idea.....I got some I would be willing to trade.......how would this work?

[Lady Rebecca]

I have a duplicate pattern I would definitely be interested in trading. It's Simplicity 3685 in size 14-20.

[ArielCallista]

I'm in! Theres two methods I can think of...everyone post what patterns you have and the size range and such and then its just first come first serve on who gets what...or we make more of a shipment circle, everyone gets a name and you ship on all your extras and when you get in a box of patterns pick one or two then mail them on...and you can easily add in any others you find you dont want...tho shipping would end up costing bunches in the end...hrrrrrmmm *ponders other ideas*

[Anna Iram]

I may have a few patterns to pass along. I''l look through later and see what I have.

Here's a thought. We can make a game of it. Say...I see a pattern I'd like from you Ariel. You send it to me at no charge...I'll assume postage isn't that much for a pattern and the pattern itself has no big value to the owner....then since you sent along a pattern you get to pick the next pattern. The owner sends it to you at no charge and that person then gets the next pick. If the pattern requested is more costly the owner can put a value on it. Would that work?

[Lady Isabella]

Here is my list...
Simplicity
9966 size 6-12
3637 size 16-24
3782 size 14-20
9753 size xs-m
9163 size 6-16

McCall's
3053 size 8-12
P306 size 6-12

Butterick
5656 size B-child (2-7/8)

[Dinobabe]

And not just Ren patterns.  There is an out of print Civil War pattern I REALLY want.  I have it but in the wrong size!

I have for trade:
McCall's 4696 16-22
Simplicity 4249 6-12
Simplicity 4900 20-26  (I will only trade this if I can find my size.  This is an out of print pattern.)

I want the Simplicity 4900 but in 10-18. 


Also, what if we see a pattern we want but don't have anything to trade?  Can we just buy it?  Up to the owner of course.

[Aiacha]

I'll keep an eye on this thread.  I am a downright hoarder of patterns, so if I see a request of one pop us, I'll see if I have it.

[LadyShadow]

I'll have to go through my stash, I know I have some everyday clothes patterns that are sitting there that need a new good home. When I get time (hopefully this weekend) I will inventory what I can manage to part with.

[LadyStitch]

It might also be good to have a "wish" list with your willing to trade stuff.

For example I'm intrested in one pattern, but I'm not sure what they might want in return.

I am always on the look out for vintage patterns.  Since I do so much stuff set in 1940's, 50's,60's and 70's those patterns give me a leg up when I'm making things for shows.

McCalls 8420  Various kids sizes
McCalls 8695 Various kids sizes
Simplicity 7429  Various woman's sizes (I have multiples of this)
Simplicity 9295
Simplicity 7221
Simplicity 3727  size 16-24

I'm sure I have other's but those are just ones  I have access to at the momment.

[Auryn]

The way I was thinking it could work is everyone posts 2 lists
1- the list of patterns they have that need a new home
2- their pattern wish list

Ideally it would be an even exchange- like I have a pattern Lady Isabella wants and she has one I want- a bit rare but seeing how we are all pattern hoarders I wouldn't be surprised.

Or if she has something I want but I don't have anything she wants, we can do it how Anna says and just pass it along.
I'd even be willing to pay regular first class shipping for a pattern, its easy enough to paypal someone a few dollars.
Kind of a pay it forward event.

[Dinobabe]

I should go thru my mom's patterns.  She has some REAL oldies!

[LadyStitch]

Oh, I'm always intrested in any and all costume patterns not just vintage stuff. 

Hey when one month you are making drag dresses, the next pirate outfits for ren faire, then making sci fi underwater queens of the sea, and then the next roman/hercules stuff, you kind of need all kinds. 

[Dinobabe]

Hey when one month you are making drag dresses, the next pirate outfits for ren faire, then making sci fi underwater queens of the sea, and then the next roman/hercules stuff, you kind of need all kinds. 

When I first read this I thought you said sci-fi underWEAR!!!!

[Trillium]

LOL, that's how I read it too!  Had to re-read it after your post!