Weldons Collection

Stitch By Stitch, 1920s booklet, a complete dressmaking and tailoring guide for the home dressmaker from Weldons

Fancy Dress for children
Front cover of a Weldons Fancy Dress for Children magazine. Date: circa 1935

Fashions for the 1890s - the end result of flat patterns by Weldons Ltd. Date: circa 1895

Weldons Fancy Dress. circa 1927

WWII knitting booklet, Home Front Woollies
Front cover of a knitting booklet produced by Weldons featuring a variety of patterns to make garments for war workers from a resolute looking member of the Home Guard to female members of the armed

WWII knitting, New Woollies for soldiers, sailors & airmen
Front cover of a knitting booklet from the Second World War published by yarn manufacturer Weldon, featuring woollen garments which could made for men in the armed services

Weldons garments & hospital comforts, knitting booklet, WW1
Be useful in this time of war. Front cover of a Weldons booklet with instructions on how to make a variety of garments for soldiers and hospital comforts for wounded men

Weldons clothing patterns. circa 1927

Weldons Latest Fashions -- Ladies Journal. circa 1927

Costume designs, Weldons Beautiful Needlework
Costume designs and patterns for girls, a page in Weldons Beautiful Needlework magazine. Date: circa 1920s

Egyptian designs, Weldons Beautiful Needlework
Egyptian designs for home furnishings, an insert page from Weldons Beautiful Needlework magazine. Date: circa 1920s

Tapestry designs, Weldons Beautiful Needlework
Tapestry designs for home furnishings, a double page spread in Weldons Beautiful Needlework magazine. Date: circa 1920s

Cover design, Weldons Beautiful Needlework, No. 2, showing a young woman in a crinoline dress sewing. Date: circa 1920s

Weldons paper patterns for our troops, WW1
Page of items that could be made from Weldons paper patterns for soldiers during the First World War. Garments include night shirts, a bed jacket and a flannel helmet in a balaclava style. Date: c

Wartime cover of Weldons Ladies Journal
Front cover of Weldons Ladies Journal for August 1940 with a wartime couple, smiling together, he in RAF uniform. The cover also advertises patterns inside of pretty undies and a smart frock

Wartime fashions, 1940
A variety of smart dresses available as sewing patterns from Weldon s. Date: 1940

Wartime shopping bag
Instructions from Weldons Ladies Journal on how to make a gay, easy-to-make shopping bag which folds up when not in use, and is a useful alternative to the paper wrappings becoming increasingly

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"Weldons: A Legacy of Fancy Dress and Fashion Through the Ages" Step into a world of elegance and style with Weldons, where fancy dress is not just an occasion but a way of life. From the glitz and glamour of costume designs to the latest fashion trends, it has been at the forefront of dressing up for over a century. Travel back in time to the 1890s, where flat patterns transformed into stunning fashions that defined an era. With their expertise in clothing patterns, Weldons brought forth garments that epitomized sophistication and grace. During World War I, Weldons played a crucial role in providing comfort to soldiers on the frontlines. Their knitting booklet, "Weldons Garments & Hospital Comforts, " showcased their dedication towards creating warm woollies for those serving our country. As WWII swept across nations, Weldons once again stepped up to support our brave servicemen. The "Home Front Woollies" knitting booklet became a beacon of hope as it offered new knitting techniques for crafting woollens tailored specifically for soldiers, sailors, and airmen. But it wasn't all about war efforts; fun was also on offer with Weldons' range of fancy dress options. Whether it was children's costumes or adults looking to make a statement at parties or masquerades – Weldons had something for everyone. With each passing decade came new fashion trends and styles that were beautifully captured by Weldons' clothing patterns. Their commitment to staying ahead of the curve ensured that anyone who adorned their creations would be considered fashionable and chic. Today, we continue to celebrate this rich heritage with "Weldons Latest Fashions. " From classic designs inspired by yesteryears to contemporary pieces crafted with modern sensibilities – there's always something exciting waiting within their collections.