Welcome to the Couture Pattern Museum, a hidden gem located on the border of the Arts District in Santa Barbara, California. Nestled at 1525 State Street, our museum offers one of the world’s most rare and unparalleled collections of haute couture and high-fashion sewing patterns, with a special focus on the golden age of couture.

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We showcase patterns from some of the most renowned international and American fashion houses—many of which are the last copies on earth—offering you a unique opportunity to study and appreciate the artistry and technical brilliance of couture.​

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Our exhibits, events, and educational programs are designed to inspire and educate, providing hands-on experiences for fashion students, designers, home sewers, and anyone passionate about fashion history. In addition to our extensive pattern collection, you’ll discover original photographs, croquis de la maison, authentic haute couture dresses identical to those in major museum collections, as well as counter books, magazines, fabric sample books, and rare French couture teaching materials that bring the past to life.

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Explore our collection online by supporting us for as little as a digital $5/mo membership, or visit us in person by making an appointment today to join us in celebrating the timeless art of fashion design. Please consider supporting our digitization and archiving project through our fiscal sponsor, Creative Visions. Your contribution will help preserve valuable couture patterns and fashion history for future generations.