One of the most exciting things about being a sewist is hunting down new sewing patterns.
We always used to pick these up for a few dollars at a craft store, but the internet has brought thousands upon thousands of them (including free sewing patterns!) right to our fingerprints.
It’s not quite as easy as it should be, however, to find quality sewing patterns online. The process has become difficult in recent years, since Etsy and Pinterest have come along and littered Google searches with advertisement tutorials that are exaggerated, cheat you out of money, and sometimes don’t even make sense.
To make sure that you don’t waste your time or money, we’ve rounded up our favorite sewing pattern sites, so that you can leave all that stress behind and get down to what you do best — sewing.
Never tried sewing patterns before?
Check out our beginner guide: how to use a sewing pattern.
Let’s take it away…
Simplicity
This crafting website has sewing patterns that will satisfy your needs to create pillows, princess dresses, and even American Girl doll outfits.
See more: where to find free printable patterns for dolls
Simplicity’s cheapest pattern costs only $2.50 and will allow you to dress any 18 inch doll in a stylin’ cheetah print shirt with black leggings or a puffy pink ruffle skirt and butterfly top to match. That’s right – you get two patterns in this $2.50 pack!
The most expensive item available in Simplicity’s pattern list is a magazine priced at $28.00 with tons of patterns available inside as well as fashion advice.
Simplicity also offers all the required materials that you’ll need to create these beautiful patterns.
Sewing Patterns
Patterns have never been easier to find now that Sewing Patterns is around.
This website offers all kinds of patterns that you can purchase. The best feature, however, is the ability to buy paper instructions or digital downloads of patterns.
Each pattern has been discounted from another retailer offering the same pattern. Sewing Patterns offers almost all – and we mean almost ALL – patterns for $8.99 or lower.
We’ve been looking at page after page of their thousands of patterns for sale, and every one of them is to die for. There is no doubt that Sewing Patterns will keep you stylish without being too hard on the pockets you just sewed together!
McCall’s
This pattern provider advertises plus-sized, cosplay, and everyday wear patterns right on their front page.
McCall’s keeps you up to date with fashion trends by offering an array of patterns from designers like Ginger & Louise, Ruffles and Lace Treasured Collection, and Plenty by Tracy Reese. Even with all of these name brand patterns, you aren’t going to spend an arm and a leg on these patterns.
Models for these sewing patterns are diverse and super stylin’. Even if you aren’t looking for a pattern, you could take some notes on the outfits these models have – they’re THAT good!
Whether you’re looking for sewing patterns or fashion tips, McCall’s have got it all there on their site.
Jaycotts
If you’re looking for wedding dress sewing patterns, Jaycotts is the place for you.
While their specialty is not focused on wedding dresses, a quick search on the website will give you access to many wedding dress sewing patterns for reasonable prices.
The most expensive pattern that we saw costs $15.75. Imagine spending under $20 on the pattern you used to make your dress for the happiest day of your life!
These patterns offer brilliant, stunning ways to celebrate a wedding. Some even offer bridesmaids’ dresses in a bundle. Jaycotts offers many other patterns ranging from children’s sizes to plus sizes.
So Sew Easy
Looking for the ultimate free sewing pattern provider? You’ve come to the right place!
So Sew Easy has thousands of free sewing patterns that range from handbags to sock puppets to kids face masks. They seriously take their consumers into consideration when they add patterns because they even offer video tutorials on a lot of their patterns.
So Sew Easy’s goal is to make sewing and finding patterns as easy as possible with their categories and search features. If you’re in the market for some free sewing patterns, this is the right place for you!
Rusty Zipper
Vintage sewing patterns are all the rage now a days while old fashion choices make a comeback in the 21st century.
Rusty Zipper offers tons of vintage sewing patterns to choose from. They really commit to the vintage looks while their search functions allow you to shop by year.
Rusty Zipper provides anything from shorts to shirts to pants ranging from the 1940’s to the 1990’s. Not only does this website have a specific style they look at, you have the choice to make vintage men’s or women’s outfits.
And if you’re really lucky, you could find a pattern that will transform you into the flapper that you’ve always thought you were!
Conclusion
No matter which sewing pattern interests you the most, you are bound to find a new all-time favorite on any of these websites.
Whether you’re looking for free sewing patterns or cheap ones, this list of resources will allow you to do what you love within your budget while looking absolutely fabulous at the same time.
What’s your top pick for finding sewing patterns online?