Where can I buy dress sewing patterns?

[wryter2000]

I looked but couldn't find a forum for crafts or sewing.

I want to buy a pattern for sewing an evening gown. Google just refers me to more and more searches. (Google is doing that a lot lately.) Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[Faux pas]

1. Ebay,

Joann Fabrics, amazon. Good luck

[wryter2000]

4. Thanks

I never heard of Joann fabrics. I try not to give Jeff Bezos my money, but I'll try the other two. Amazon as a last resort.

[WestLosAngelesGal]

14. My nearby Walmarts all have sewing patterns, but...

My nearby Walmarts all have sewing patterns, but if this is your first sewing project, you might want to get a pattern labeled EASY. Some patterns are more difficult than others. The fewer pattern pieces, the better. Good luck and have fun!

[wryter2000]

15. I'm planning to take it to a seamstress

I just found someone great. Unfortunately, she doesn't speak much English, so I want to be able to show her exactly what I want. I don't sew.

[WestLosAngelesGal]

23. That's wonderful!

I hope you love your new dress!

[trueblue2007]

31. McCalls and Simplicity

[asiliveandbreathe]

2. I have always found jo-ann to be a good source for just about any pattern...

An evening gown..now that is ambitious...for me, interfacing and sleeves, oh the pain..

[wryter2000]

5. Cool

I knew I could count on DU.

[Srkdqltr]

3. Joann Fabrics .. They are online

Www.joann.com

[wryter2000]

7. It's unanimous

Joann it is.

[woodsprite]

22. Actually, find what you want by going to the sites for Joanns, Simplicity, McCalls, Vogue,

but before you buy, put that pattern number into Amazon and see what their price comes up as. I was able to get a Joanns $15 Vogue pattern for $7 from Amazon. Also, a lot of times Joann's doesn't have a view of the back of the pattern where it tells you the material types its suited for, yardage, any additional notions you may need. It pays to check the other sites like Amazon or brands for the same pattern because a lot of them will show the back of the pattern package. At least then you'll have the additional info.

Also, if you're going to go to Joanns, download their app if you have a smart phone or sign up online for their coupons. Sometimes you get 50% off one item, sometimes it's 20% off your entire purchase. They also have pattern sales - one weekend Vogue will be on sale 50% off, next week it'll be another brand.

[wryter2000]

26. I'll get their app

Thanks!

[madaboutharry]

6. Go here:

https://www.joann.com

https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/women/special-occasion/

[wryter2000]

11. I sure will

[TexasBushwhacker]

32. For McCalls, Vogue and Butterick

https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/

[kimbutgar]

8. Simplicity, McCall's and other old time pattern companies still have a presence on the internet.

Simplicity.com and McCall’s are still around.

[wryter2000]

10. Forgot about Simplicity

So many great ideas.

[lillypaddle]

9. Fabric stores nt

[wryter2000]

12. Thanks

I have to find one. Probably Yelp.

[lillypaddle]

13. I just did a "fabric stores" search on google

and quite a few came up for Lexington, KY. Try that.

[wryter2000]

17. Will do.

I will have to buy fabric.

[Runningdawg]

24. Pretty much any place that sells clothing fabrics will sell patterns

[sinkingfeeling]

16. Our Walmart stores even carry patterns and some fabric.

[wryter2000]

19. We don't have a Walmart in Oakland

But there is one in San Leandro

[Phoenix61]

18. If you end up using Joanne's go online and

check for coupons. They usually have a few. One of my faves is 40% off one item and one cut of fabric counts as one item. It’s saved me a bunch.

[wryter2000]

20. Will do.

Good idea

[CrispyQ]

21. Check this out:

Vintage Sewing Patterns

They've got mixed reviews, but how cool to be able to get patterns from when I was a teen. I'm going to look for Betsey Johnson patterns!

[wryter2000]

25. I will check it out

Thanks!

[appleannie1]

27. Try this

https://www.joann.com/stores

[wryter2000]

28. There's one fairly close to me

[wryter2000]

29. Many thanks to everyone

I've already found 2 patterns that could work, and I've only started my search.

[csziggy]

30. Etsy sellers offer a lot of vintage patterns

Also, you can buy new ones from McCalls and Simplicity online.

https://www.mccall.com/ - offers McCalls, Butterick, Vogue, and Quik Sew patterns.

https://www.simplicity.com/

I prefer Simplicity patterns in general, but their selection these days is less varied. I did find one old pattern (in new condition) from an Etsy seller.

[jmowreader]

33. Simplicity has an e-commerce website

https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/