Free Printable Sewing Ads – Vintage Ephemera for Junk Journals & Fashion-Inspired Collage
Rediscover the Charm of Antique Sewing Ads
At a Glance
Free printable collage sheet featuring vintage sewing advertisements
Includes Victorian- and early 20th-century ads for thread, needles, and dressmaking supplies
Perfect for sewing-themed junk journals, fashion collages, and nostalgic mixed media art
Before modern branding and online shopping, there was something quietly delightful about a printed sewing advertisement. Whether it was for silk thread, a new model of sewing machine, or a haberdashery’s latest special, these ads were both practical and beautifully designed. This free printable collage sheet captures that charm with a curated selection of authentic vintage sewing ads ready to become part of your creative work.
If you love combining vintage design with tactile, hands-on art, this printable will feel right at home in your journal.
What’s Included?
This collage sheet features a mix of vintage ads, some dainty and decorative, others bold and typographic. You’ll find ads for:
Sewing machines
Silk and cotton threads
Needles and notions
Dressmaking services and more
The typography and imagery evoke the late 1800s and early 1900s, making them perfect for pairing with lace, floral illustrations, and aged paper textures.
Creative Ways to Use the Sewing Ads Printable
This printable is versatile enough for many types of creative projects. Here are a few ways to bring these images into your work:
Build a sewing-themed junk journal spread with buttons, fabric scraps, and stitched edges
Add vintage flair to fashion ephemera collages or dress form art
Use ads as layering elements beneath focal points, tags, or title cards
Create your own sewing ephemera clusters with old pattern pieces and measuring tape trim
Pair with real thread or slow stitching to add dimensional, textile-inspired depth
These ads also work beautifully in heritage scrapbooks, especially if you’re preserving memories of seamstresses, makers, or textile artists in your family.
Looking for More Printables with a Fashion or Crafting Focus?
Here are a few more collage sheets from The Art Scavenger that pair beautifully with this one:
Sewing Catalog Illustrations – Vintage black-and-white garment sketches for fashion-focused spreads
Victorian Hats Ephemera – Elegant, turn-of-the-century millinery illustrations
19th Century Women’s Shoes – For those finishing touches in fashion-themed journals
Business Card Ephemera Sheet – Features vintage trade cards, perfect for pairing with sewing shop ads
Together, these printables can help you create a cohesive, sewing-inspired journal section or altered book project.
If you would like more sewing-themed ephemera, head over to the sewing section of my library of free collage sheets. You’ll find sheets of Victorian-era sewing diagrams and more vintage sewing ads.
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Terms of use:
Free to use for personal or commercial projects. You may print the collage sheets as many times as you wish for your personal crafts or in your projects to sell, including: scrapbooks, junk journals, collage art, etc. You may not redistribute or sell the collage sheets “as is" in either print or digital form.
If you wish to share the files on your own website, please do not make the files available for download directly from your site. Instead, include an image with a link back to this site. Pinning is always welcome and appreciated!
To the best of my knowledge, these are all royalty free images that are in the Public Domain in the US. However, you should always do your own research if you plan to use them commercially.
