Vintage sewing pattern Handmade 1995, original instructions, retro old

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Description

This document, visible in the photo, is a sewing instruction sheet from the magazine "Fait Main," issue number 9, dated September 1995. It is a vintage supplement offering detailed explanations, technical diagrams, and size charts for making garments using the patterns published in that issue. The presentation adopts the characteristic layout of 1990s sewing publications, with sober typography and black and white illustrations.

The front of the document features several essential sections for home sewing: advice on taking measurements, choosing the right size, a list of supplies, as well as precise instructions for tracing patterns and adapting sizes. Two small diagrams of female silhouettes illustrate how to take measurements (bust, waist, hips).

The sheet also includes a complete size chart for women, men, and children, expressed in centimeters, which facilitates model adjustment. There is an extract of a cutting plan in the upper right corner. The paper shows a slight patina due to age, visible on the edges, typical of carefully preserved vintage documents.

The upper part clearly indicates the origin: "FAIT MAIN, N°9, SEPTEMBER 1995," and specifies that it is an explanatory supplement. The entire text is in French, printed in black on an off-white background. The instructions are structured in columns, with areas highlighted in red to emphasize key information.

This type of document is sought after to reconstruct or complete vintage pattern sets, or to rediscover traditional sewing methods from the 1990s. It can also serve as a source of inspiration for retro fashion or period reenactment.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The sheet shows a natural patina and some signs of wear on the edges, with no major tears visible on the presented side. True to the image.

Did you know? The magazine "Fait Main," launched in France in 1978, popularized home sewing by offering full-size patterns each month, accompanied by explanatory supplements. This type of documentation allowed thousands of amateur sewers to create personalized garments, long before the rise of digital technology.

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