Does anyone have tips on finding specific vintage patterns? I've been using search on Etsy, eBay, and Vintagesewingpatterndirectory.com but can never find what I'm looking for. I'm searching the pattern brand and number - for example, Vogue 4971 or the brand, year, and number - like Vogue 4971 from 1959. If there a better way to search?
Specifically I'm looking for patterns featured in the Vogue Pattern Book from 1959. I have the UK version of these magazines, so maybe the patterns were released under different numbers in the US?
It seems to be getting harder to find patterns through search just using the pattern company and number. If it doesn't show up with just that, try the decade of issue, item (dress/skirt or whatever). Pinterest is another place to check using the same tags. The Vintage Wiki Page often tells you if there is an alternate pattern number and you can put. your info in to be contacted if someone notices your request. Like Mary Beth suggested, asking for help here is a good idea since we all have unlisted patterns.