Free Patterns for Week

**bonnotsm9** · 08-20-2009, 11:10 AM

http://www.uri.edu/library/special_c.../FreeTrial.php

CoPA On-Line, the Commercial Pattern Archive database with over 48,000 vintage pattern records with images of the pattern designs and small scale pattern pieces dating from 1868 - 2000 will be free to everyone for one week starting Wednesday August 19 through Tuesday August 25.

**fernykins** · 08-20-2009, 12:30 PM

Thats neat
Fern

**mauimagic** · 08-20-2009, 07:44 PM

Mahalo - there's an old Butterick pattern I've been searching for!!

**frugalfranny** · 08-20-2009, 07:59 PM

That is really cool...........thanks for the info.

Plan to go explore when I have more time.........

**Labontet** · 08-21-2009, 06:34 AM

Thank you so much. I have found several patterns that would be great for me to have.

**nuisance26** · 08-21-2009, 08:10 AM

~The site states: "Restrictions: The images & metadata may only be used for private research and study purposes. Images may be printed for class work or personal reference but may not be reproduced for other purposes."
I'm not sure if we're allowed to use them as patterns.

Of course, if you know pattern drafting you could just draft your own pattern using the piece shapes as a guide....~

**nuisance26** · 08-21-2009, 08:18 AM

~After browsing a bit I realized that you'd have to draft your own pattern since sizing and instructions don't seem to be included. It's a very cool site though! I'm browsing their awesome bathing suit collection.~