Sewing Patterns

MrsPorridge

For the first time in many years I have decided I want to start sewing again. I b ought a sewing mag. and saw some adverts for Simplicity patterns. When I went online to check them out I was horrified to find that they now cost around £5.40.:eek: :eek: I haven't even started to find out how much the fabric is.:eek:

I have checked Ebay out but they all seem to be vintage patterns on there. Does anyone know where you can get discounted patterns (modern ones) or is there a "swap shop" for sewing patterns?

Happyroly

You might find something of interest on this site.
http://www.freeneedle.com/

Pink.

Hi Mrs Porridge,

It's an older thread but some of the more recent links on this thread might help:

cheap sewing patterns

Alternatively Google has lots of links to free sewing patterns

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lucy*locket

MrsPorridge wrote: »

For the first time in many years I have decided I want to start sewing again. I b ought a sewing mag. and saw some adverts for Simplicity patterns. When I went online to check them out I was horrified to find that they now cost around £5.40.:eek: :eek: I haven't even started to find out how much the fabric is.:eek:

I have checked Ebay out but they all seem to be vintage patterns on there. Does anyone know where you can get discounted patterns (modern ones) or is there a "swap shop" for sewing patterns?

If you subscribe to Prima magazine they include a sewing pattern each month. They often have special offers to subscribe, I just paid £12 for the year (12 issues), really good value for money and they have lots of ideas for sewing/craft/home/cooking too.

moneysaverangel

You could try Burda Magazine (from larger WH Smiths). Have a look here for what is in the current issue. You have to trace the patterns off, but for £4.20 it is cheaper than buying a single pattern.

http://www.burdafashion.com/en/Magazines/Burda_World_of_Fashion/1270777-1000019.html

Regards msa

MrsPorridge

Thanks for all your replies. I will have a look around at the weekend.

RoseFairy

I too want to buy some new updated patterns and i have seen in House of Fraser and John Lewis, in the haberdashery dept. they do New Look pattern packs for about £3.00 and Burda patterns ranging from £3-£7. you need to look through the catalogue and choose the pattern pack that way. you can get about 3-4 variations of the same pattern. i have just had a browse of how to choose and buy but have not had a chance to see if you can just cut out the pattern and use it straight away - or if you have to go through the hassle of tracing/copying etc.

i need to look through the above links too!

Caterina

Ask on freecycle, someone might have patterns that they do not use or no longer need.

looby75

my dd and I have just gone halves on a sewing machine and I was gobsmacked when I saw how expensive patterns are nowadays. My mum taught me to sew when I was a teenager, and I used to buy patterns for a couple of quid out of my pocket money, I'm only 34 so it wasn't that long ago lol

Thanks everyone for the links and advice I'm sure some of them will come in handy (off to ask on freecycle now )

nuttywoman

Simplicity patterns are on offer at the moment £3.95 each , think it is!

Mrs_Flittersnoop

RoseFairy wrote: »

I too want to buy some new updated patterns and i have seen in House of Fraser and John Lewis, in the haberdashery dept. they do New Look pattern packs for about £3.00 and Burda patterns ranging from £3-£7. you need to look through the catalogue and choose the pattern pack that way. you can get about 3-4 variations of the same pattern. i have just had a browse of how to choose and buy but have not had a chance to see if you can just cut out the pattern and use it straight away - or if you have to go through the hassle of tracing/copying etc.

i need to look through the above links too!

Hi Rose Fairy, no you don't have to trace off the Burda and New Look patterns that come in pattern envelopes from John Lewis, they are already printed on tissue. Personally I think Burda are the best and most consistently accurate fitting patterns around ,and the magazine patterns (which you DO have to trace off) represent good value for money, although if you're a total beginner you may find the tracings and the sometimes sketchy instructions confusing.

The magazine (Burda World) patterns also don't come with seam allowances added, so you have to draw those in when you trace, but apart from that they are the same fit as the envelope patterns.

HTH
Mrs F x