1. All my older patterns are genuine vintage; they may be forty, fifty years old or more. I would not list any pattern which is too worn, torn or fragile to re-use. But often envelopes which are fragile & worn contain a good pattern. It is difficult to show true condition with a photo. If you like your patterns & envelopes pristine shiny new, please be aware some of my patterns, while always useable, may have tatty envelopes.
Feedback: Every star of my Feedback is important to me: I do my best to describe my patterns clearly & honestly. Please remember you are assessing my description of the pattern's condition, not the condition itself, and let me know if you think I have described the pattern inaccurately.
2. You can be sure that all patterns I list are fit for re-use:
- If previously used, I carefully check each piece, repairing if necessary & pressing. I try to mention any damage, or missing piece, in my listing.
- "Factory Folds" - means untouched, as it came from the shop. I don't open out these pattern pieces because it's impossible to get them back the same.
- "UNCUT" - means Unused i.e. the pattern pieces haven't been cut from the big tissue paper sheets
- If it is a used, multi-size pattern, I will check & tell you to what size it has been cut.
3. Your pattern will arrive carefully packed ( packaging sometimes recycled).
4. I have many years' experience of sewing & patterns. I'm happy to answer questions.