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 M 6543 ADORABLE GIRLS FRILLY DRESSES PATTERN NEW 4 SUMMER SIZES 2 5 $4.49 Time Remaining: 29d 5h 3m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 Vintage Vogue Paris Original Evening Dress Coat Pattern 1332 Griffe Sz14 B 34 $40.99 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 17m |
 Simplicity 9838 Barbie 11 1 2 Doll Pattern Gown Dress Jumpsuit Cape $6.99 Time Remaining: 40m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 MCCALLS 6496 GIRLS RUFFLED DRESSES SEWING PATTERN NEW 4 SPRING 2 5 $4.49 Time Remaining: 29d 4h 42m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 MAKE A GORGEOUS CIVIL WAR DRESS GOWN COSTUME SEWING PATTERN 14 20 Butterick 5543 $7.49 Time Remaining: 2h 20m |
 VOGUE V8784 MISSES DIANE VON FURSTENBERG STYLE WRAP DRESSES PATTERN SZ 6 22 NEW $13.99 Time Remaining: 27d 4h 21m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 Childs Little Vogue FLOWERGIRL PARTY EASTER XMAS DRESS UNDERSKIRT Pattern S4 6 $9.99 Time Remaining: 56m |
 Butterick 5653 Misses Pajamas Dress Gown Top Pants Sewing Pattern Size 16 26 $5.50 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 38m |
 Toddlers DRESS Simplicity Pattern 2234 Size 1 2 4 $1.68 Time Remaining: 29d 4h 39m Buy It Now for only: $1.68 |
 Sweet 1950s Butterick Dress Separates Pattern 7306 $7.99 Time Remaining: 1h 46m |
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 VINTAGE MCCALLS PATTERN LONG DRESS AND MINI 1973 UNCUT $2.99 Time Remaining: 56m |
 Lovely Vintage 1958 Simplicity Dress Pattern 2407 $6.99 Time Remaining: 1h 46m |
 Sheath Dress 3 Hour Simplicity Pattern 7901 Size 18 22 $1.68 Time Remaining: 29d 4h 26m Buy It Now for only: $1.68 |
 VTG BRIDAL GOWN WEDDING DRESS TRAIN BRIDESMAID PATTERN S16 LOWER GATHERED SKIRT $9.99 Time Remaining: 6h 41m |
 McCalls M6504 MISSES SUMMER FLARED DRESSES SEWING PATTERN SIZE 6 22 NEW UC $8.99 Time Remaining: 27d 11h 19m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 VOGUE PARIS ORIGINAL VINTAGE DRESS PATOU PATTERN 1480 SZ 10 BUST 31 W LABEL $7.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 20h 37m |
 Simplicity pattern 2981 KHALIAH ALI COLLECTION Beautiful evening or day dress $1.99 Time Remaining: 1h 10m |
 Top Dress EASY Stitch Save Pattern 6260 Size 1 6 $1.68 Time Remaining: 28d 23h 35m Buy It Now for only: $1.68 |
 Vogue Vintage 2903 Original 1957 Misses Dress Sewing Pattern Sz 18 22 $2.13 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 28m |
 MCCALLS 6496 GIRLS RUFFLED DRESSES SEWING PATTERN NEW 4 SPRING 6 8 $4.49 Time Remaining: 29d 4h 42m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 Funky Vintage Simplicity Sewing Pattern 6885 Beach dresses Size 14 Bust 36 $2.96 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 10m |
 1930s Repro VTG Du Barry Pattern JUMPER SUN DRESS JACKET B 32 NRA ART DECO $7.99 Time Remaining: 18h 53m |
 McCALLS 8401 Misses Dresses Sewing pattern uncut size 4 6 $1.50 Time Remaining: 28d 15h 10m Buy It Now for only: $1.50 |
 Vintage McCalls Mod Sleeveless Mini Dress Pattern 9248 1960s Size12 Bust 34 $6.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 57m |
 M 6550 GIRLS DRESSES JUMPSUIT WRAP PATTERN NEW 4 SUMMER 7 14 $4.49 Time Remaining: 29d 5h 3m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 Vogue Bridal Original sewing Pattern UNcut 2642 sz 12 14 16 Bride Dress $4.13 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 47m |
 8 DOLL CLOTHES PETTICOAT DRESS HAT COAT SUNDRESS NIGHTGOWN PATTERN GINNY VIRGA $12.99 Time Remaining: 6h 53m |
 Dress Tunic Jacket Vest Pants Simplicity Pattern 2321 Size 3 6 $1.68 Time Remaining: 29d 4h 30m Buy It Now for only: $1.68 |
 Vintage 60s VOGUE PARIS ORIGINAL LANVIN CASTILLO Dress Sewing Pattern Sz 14 $10.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 2h 44m |
 McCalls M6073 Easy 4 in 1 Dress Pattern Size 8 10 12 14 16 Plus 18W 20W 22W 24W $5.25 Time Remaining: 28d 3h 26m Buy It Now for only: $5.25 |
 80s Girls Easy Pullover Dress Pattern Size 6 McCalls 7619 NecklineRuffle $1.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 7h 52m |
 Vintage Vogue Repro Dress Jacket Pattern 1935 6 8 10 $7.95 Time Remaining: 4h 16m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 McCalls M6557 EASY Misses Petite Maternity 6 22 Lined Bodice Dress Pattern $6.95 Time Remaining: 6d 2h 48m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 Girls Ice Skating Dresses Sewing Pattern Kwik Sew 3508 $11.99 Time Remaining: 2h 58m |
 McCalls 6555 EASY Pattern Misses 8 16 Plus18W 24W Dress Maternity New Summer $6.95 Time Remaining: 6d 2h 58m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 LOT of 10 vintage ALL VOGUE Sewing Dress patterns 40s 50s 60s 70s $10.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 22h 28m |
 ELEGANT 1950S VINTAGE VOGUE SPECIAL DESIGN ONE PIECE DRESS OVERBLOUSE PATTERN $5.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 18m |
 Vogue Wardrobe 2262 Jacket Dress Top Skirt Pants Pattern 18 20 22 UNCUT $3.95 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 49m Buy It Now for only: $3.95 |
 Butterick rockabilly jive retro 52 dress pattern 14 16 18 uncut $3.16 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 16h 25m |
 McCalls Pattern M6573 18 American Girl Doll Clothes dress romper pinafore 6573 $4.97 Time Remaining: 29d 18h 29m Buy It Now for only: $4.97 |
 GIRLS CONFIRMATION RENAISSANCE PAGEANT DRESS SEWING PATTERN 3 6 Simplicity 4764 $7.50 Time Remaining: 3h 34m |
 Vintage Advance Dress Pattern 8422 Size 12 Cocktail Dress $10.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 19h 58m |
 M 6429 GIRLS FRILLY TOP PANTS DRESS PATTERN NEW RELEASE 3 5 $4.49 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 53m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 Gorgeous Vogue 1149 Dress Pattern Misses Size 12 14 16 dtd 1993 Complete OMF $4.99 Time Remaining: 2h 17m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 MCCALLS 6022 GIRLS DRESS TOPS PANTS AND SHORTS SEWING PATTERN 7 14 $4.49 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 53m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 SIMPLICITY 1975 HALTER GOWN DRESS AND JACKET SEWING PATTERN SIZE 8 UNCUT $3.99 Time Remaining: 1h 16m |
 Vintage SEWING PATTERN Lot 10 1960s Womens Dresses Skirts Pants Shirts Size 12 $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 18h 28m |
 LOVELY BUTTERICK RETRO VTG 60s B5748 MISSES DRESSES SEWING PATTERN SIZE 6 22 $8.99 Time Remaining: 12d 4h 59m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 SIMPLICITY HOME COUNTRY WINDOW DRESSING PATTERN 8052 DRAPES CURTAIN VALANCE UNCT $1.99 Time Remaining: 1h 33m |
 McCalls Pattern M6303 Baby Clothes S XL Infant Dresses Panties Hat sewing 6303 $5.49 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 53m Buy It Now for only: $5.49 |
 Womens Vogue Carol Horn Dress Tunic Shirt Pants Pattern 2974 Sz 10 $3.95 Time Remaining: 2h 18m |
 MCCALLS BETSY MCCALL SEWING PATTERN DOLL VICTORIAN SCHOOLGIRL DRESS UNCUT $9.95 Time Remaining: 2h 22m |
 MCCALLS 6497 GIRLS RUFFLED PANTS DRESSES SEWING PATTERN NEW SPRING 2 5 $4.49 Time Remaining: 29d 4h 42m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 THE FASHION HISTORIAN SIMPLICITY DRESS PATTERN MARTHA McCAIN 9761 UNCUT $0.99 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 11m |
 McCalls Womens Patterns Dresses tops pants shorts in 2 Plus size ranges $6.29 Time Remaining: 24d 45m Buy It Now for only: $6.29 |
 CABBAGE PATCH KIDS TODDLER DOLL CLOTHES DRESS JUMPSUIT HEADBAND Pattern S2 4 $9.99 Time Remaining: 6h 36m |
 Vintage MODES ROYAL COLOR CREPE FROCK DRESS Sewing Patten Size 14 1690 FFOLD $25.51 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 3h 16m |
 M 5659 Sewing Pattern Uncut Misses Pullover Yoked Dresses $6.95 Time Remaining: 27d 14h 12m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 Vintage 60s VOGUE COUTURIER DESIGN Dress Jacket Sewing Pattern Sz 14 165 $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 2h 48m |
 VOGUE V8379 MISSES DIANE VON FURSTENBERG STYLE WRAP DRESS SEWING PATTERN SZ 8 22 $13.99 Time Remaining: 27d 4h 17m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 1920s womens dress pattern anne adams $4.99 Time Remaining: 23h 43m |
 Lot 2 Vogue B Sassoon Evening Gown dress Patterns +UNcut 28402890 szs 6 12 $5.00 Time Remaining: 5d 2h 35m |
 Historic 1840s 1852 Ladies Round Dresses Pattern 6 26 $18.00 Time Remaining: 9d 5h 43m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 |
 NEW Simplicity 7178 KIMONO Mandarin STYLE DRESS TOP PANT Pattern Size 10 12 14 $3.93 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 50m |
 Butterick 6601 FASTEASY Plus 16W 32W Dress Duster Nightgown Pool Cover Pattern $6.25 Time Remaining: 19d 15m Buy It Now for only: $6.25 |
 DIANE VON FURSTENBERG VOGUE DRESS PATTERN SIZE 12 $12.99 Time Remaining: 17h 46m |
 CUT Miss size 12 14 16 18 McCalls 3947 Quinceanera dress gown pattern $3.24 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 40m |
 BUTTERICK RETRO VTG 40s 50s 60s MISSES DRESS SEWING PATTERN MISS PLUS SZ U PICK $8.99 Time Remaining: 25d 4h 40m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 Vintage PROMINENT DESIGNER PATTERN A854 Dress Jacket Sz 12 Ardanti Orignial 60s $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 7m |
 Pullover DRESS EASY Simplicity Pattern 1998 Size 10 22 $1.68 Time Remaining: 12d 6h 21m Buy It Now for only: $1.68 |
 VogueGene Madra 7382 Dresses 155 Fashion Doll Clothes Sewing Pattern OOP UC $3.49 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 17h 41m |
 Vogue 1238 2011 Misses Issey Miyake Easy Dress Pattern Sizes XS L 4 18 NEW $8.99 Time Remaining: 18h 29m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Girl Sun Dress Top Shorts Pants Pattern 6017 McCalls NEW $5.98 Time Remaining: 27d 3h 47m Buy It Now for only: $5.98 |
 Loose Fitting DRESS Pattern McCalls 7479 $4.99 Time Remaining: 16h 16m |
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 Vogue Designer Original GENNY Jacket Dress Pattern 2827 $6.99 Time Remaining: 18h 18m |
 MAKE EASY 1 HR GIRLS SUMMER A LINE DRESS SEWING PATTERN 12 16 McCalls 6098 2074 $6.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2h 5m |
 Dress Top Pants Shorts McCalls Pattern 7150 Size 6 8 $1.68 Time Remaining: 28d 19h 51m Buy It Now for only: $1.68 |
 Womens Vogue One piece Evening Dress Pattern 7444 sz 8 $3.95 Time Remaining: 2h 14m |
 McCalls M5659 Misses 8 16 Womans 18W 24W Contrast Yoke Dress Pattern $5.25 Time Remaining: 25d 20h 45m Buy It Now for only: $5.25 |
 Vintage VOGUE PARIS GUY LAROCHE Cowl Draped Neckline Dress Sewing Pattern Sz 14 $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 2h 42m |
 LADIES SEWING PATTERN DRESS Variations Sizes 6 14 $1.38 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 27m |
 M 6238 CHILDRENS LINED DRESSES SEWING PATTERN 3 6 $4.49 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 53m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 Simplicity pattern 3699 KHALIAH ALI COLLECTION Top Pant Skirt Dress $1.99 Time Remaining: 1h 21m |
 Simplicity 1801 aka 0331 Pattern Misses 6 22 Cynthia Rowley Dress Tunic $5.25 Time Remaining: 6d 1h 43m Buy It Now for only: $5.25 |
 1940s womens dress pattern $2.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 22h 43m |
 Vogue 50s Style Flare Dress Bolero Patterns Original Design 2267 $19.99 Time Remaining: 6h 6m |
 McCalls M6503 EASY Misses 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 Pullover Dress Pattern $6.95 Time Remaining: 6d 18h 16m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 Gorgeous 1969 Designer Fashion Cape and Dress Pattern Simplicity 8642 $8.99 Time Remaining: 1h 43m |
 M 6547 GIRLS SHRUG TOP DRESSES SHORTS LEGGINGS PATTERN NEW 4 SUMMER 7 14 $4.49 Time Remaining: 29d 5h 3m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 Butterick 6009 Sheath Dress Sweetheart Neckline Pattern Sizes 12 14 16 Uncut $5.95 Time Remaining: 3h 1m |
 1946 womens dress pattern $4.24 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 48m |
 M 6552 Sewing Pattern Uncut Misses Pullover Loose Fitting Long Dress $6.95 Time Remaining: 27d 14h 12m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 VINTAGE 1960 VOGUE 5701 PATTERN SZ 12 PROM DRESS $55.00 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 16m Buy It Now for only: $60.50 |
 LITTLE BIRD PATTERN Lizzy Pinny REVERSIBLE Girls DRESS Sz 1 5 EASY Beginner $12.76 Time Remaining: 28d 1h 17m Buy It Now for only: $12.76 |
 VINTAGE WOMENS SLEEVELESS DRESS CUMMERBUND SEWING PATTERN SZ 16 UNCUT NR $3.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 17h 1m |
 Vogue 1530 Paris Original Givenchy Evening Formal Gown Wedding Dress 10 Pattern $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 50m |
 Titanic Roses Jump Swim Dress Simplicity 8399 Sewing Pattern $17.95 Time Remaining: 23d 19h 49m Buy It Now for only: $17.95 |
 Simplicity 3783 2007 Womens Pleated Evening Prom Dress Pattern 12 20 NEW $6.99 Time Remaining: 21h 17m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
Dresses Pattern
How to Make Customized Dress Patterns
After you have been sewing for a while, you may have collected quite a few patterns along the way. Make sure that when you purchase a pattern, that you take good care of it, because once you have been sewing for a while you may want to try your hand at making your own patterns.
There may be certain aspects you like from different patterns, such as the sleeves on one, a collar on another, the bodice, or the skirt on another. By saving all your patterns, you can begin to mix and match these desired aspects to create your own original design. You can make copies of your original patterns on pelon, fabric such as muslin, or on unprinted newspaper that you can get from any newspaper publisher in bulk.
Often times they have end rolls that they are unable to use. These are great for copying your patterns and extending their life, cheaply. Any dressmaker can benefit from using a mock up pattern known as a fitting shell, standard pattern, or toile. A basic paper pattern is carefully adjusted to your personal measurements. It is cut out and tacked together in a fabric such as muslin. The mock garment is fitted carefully and accurately to your figure. After having this mock pattern constructed, all your new patterns can be compared with it before cutting and sewing to avoid mistakes. It may take longer to check the fit of each pattern this way but it can be worthwhile especially when details really matter. This way, you can always do a trail run on muslin before committing to the actual fabric you want your dress to be made from.
You can definitely combine two or more patterns to construct your own unique gown or dress, however it is best if they are all in the same size range unless you are very skilled in pattern adjustments. If in doubt, do it in muslin first. The problem with commercially made patterns is they are made for a nonspecific person, not for your unique figure. You may have to make several pattern adjustments to make a commercial pattern fit properly.
Another way you can form your own patterns is by garments you already own that you know fit you well. You can carefully disassemble the garment and trace it onto newsprint adding ½ inch for seam allowance. If you do not want to disassemble a currently owned garment, another option is to hit your local thrift stores and find garments that fit you nicely, regardless of the print or color. These will not matter. This is a cheap way to pick up garments that can be made into patterns for a customized dress pattern.
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How do I take one sewing pattern and make 2 dresses in 2 different sizes?
I have a pattern and I might want to make it in different sizes so I can have one and my sister can have the other. If I want to duplicate the pattern in another size, how do I do that? Do I get tracing paper and trace the size I want and leave the original as the original?
Tracing the pattern will be the most accurate method -- if you've got a big window, you can tape the pattern to the window, tape a piece of paper over that, and then copy the lines.. Don't forget to include the various notches and the grainlines.
Some people, and especially if it's a pattern that doesn't demand great accuracy -- like a nightgown -- will cut put the pattern to the most outside lines, then cut perpendicular to the seamlines (like clipping curves) to the size they want, then fold the excess tissue back like pressing giant seam allowances.
If it's a big 4 pattern, I just buy a second copy next time it's on sale at one of the chains like Joann. My time to trace or to clip and press isn't worth the $1-2 cost of the pattern on sale.
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