17 Free Victorian Sewing Patterns

From projects with delicate and dainty lace to thick and luxurious faux fur, these Victorian-inspired sewing tutorials are the perfect way to embrace all things vintage.

Our list of sewing projects inspired by the this popular era includes ladylike clothing patterns and easy DIY home decor, as well as modern projects with a Victorian touch in the next section. Here's wishing you happy sewing! 

Give your home that royal touch by adding a few Victorian-era pieces. These simple Victorian motifs will inspire you to add even more old-world details to your entire life. Find wall hangings, chair coverings, and classic embroidery projects in the list below.

You'll be the queen of your castle without spending boutique or antique store prices. No one will even guess that these weren't passed down to you for eras because of that traditional look you give your work. With these casual Victorian sewing projects, you'll want for nothing more.

Did You Know?

1. The Victorian era is named after Queen Victoria and roughly spans the 1830s-1900s.
    
2. Black and other dark colors were popular in this time period for two main reasons: Queen Victoria's mourning of her late husband Albert (she wore black after his death for the rest of her life) and the high level of soot and pollution in London.
    
3. Blazers for men originated in the 1890s and were worn for casual activities like sports and sailing. 
    
4. During the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign, the ideal female body had a long torso that was emphasized with wide hips. 
    
5. In the 1850s, very wide skirts were popular, and cage crinolines were created to support the width of these skirts.
    
6. Though current popular culture often depicts Victorian women as showing hardly any skin, Victorian evening gowns often showed off a woman's shoulders and had low-cut necklines.
   
   P.S. To perfect couture sewing for your modern pieces, don't miss our guide, Couture Sewing Techniques: How to Add a "Couture" Touch.