HOW to find AMAZING sewing patterns! (for cheap!)

People always tell me they can NEVER find good second hand sewing patterns and are shocked when I show them what sewing patterns I find, and what is often right under their noses!

I show you in today video how to look past the dated fashions on old patterns to see the sewing pattern basics you can fill your stash with!

What's your best sewing pattern find?

and even take a free class!

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[speedysteve]

Evelyn, I am a female and I worked in the trade in the 1970's. It was a wonderful decade for fashion. They were practical and pretty. I was a pattern grader, that is the grader of sizes. I'm glad that your faves were from the 70's. Mine were too. Miss the good quality clothes of that time.

[elsafischer]

Great to see you again.we are praying for you.

[marathorne]

Often, the styling on pattern envelopes really doesn't do the patterns justice! Line drawings are key. If you learn to do even a little bit of modification, you don't need hundreds of patterns, you can make pretty much anything from a few basics. Great video, Evelyn! I hope your treatment is going well. Hang in there, beautiful lady! ❤

[vickismallwood]

I love the 70 patterns 1) because the patterns are what I learned to sew with.2) they have the best instructions3) they are timeless. Thank you Evelyn for this advice it's a great way to save money and space. Praying this finds you well.

[sharonscott]

Interesting what you said about some places using patterns for wrapping paper. I recently ordered fabric from an online store and they used a scrunched up pattern to pad out the box. It was an out of date pattern but all the pages were there, so I ironed it flat and folded it and looked it up to see what it was. It was great, dress, top, trousers and all for free. No instructions but I can cope with that.

[KristiChan]

Another idea would be to ask a relative; sometimes they've got some older patterns tucked away that they aren't using anymore.

[eriklehnsherr]

Hoping you are staying strong, hoping for your swift recovery. Thanks for all the information.❤

[daxxydog]

I made my own basic blocks and spent some time learning simple pattern drafting, so if there’s something particular I want to sew, I can make it up from the block instead. I also look for free patterns online and even if I end up spending a few bucks as a “thanks” to the creator, it’s less than buying a big four pattern. My thrift shops must throw patterns out since I never see any there. And copying your current clothing is always an option!

[Mom-]

Love your videos; sooo helpful. Continued prayers Evelyn!!!

[lauroralei]

A local thrift store near me in Australia sells patterns for $1. Some of them good vintage as well. Many other antique stores nearby have them for $5-10. One of my treasures is a pattern in great condition from the 1930's. I now have an entire bookshelf dedicated to my 390+ patterns :D

[KathrynsRavens]

I've found that as a plus sized person getting the Cashmerette book has been the best investment for me. It's $35 in Canada and comes with patterns that are graded for plus sized bodies and has bodice pieces for multiple bust sizes. For years I tried with the big 4 patterns and they were nothing but trouble and a ton of mandatory adjustments since I was in the size range that they only make a few (often really ugly) patterns in. With a better starting point I can make nicer stuff and not waste money on patterns from companies that don't even approach a 50+ inch bust.

[janeybeasley]

I learnt to sew in the 1970s, it was still cheaper to make than to buy and there was an abundance of patterns and fabric shops! I’m still making today ( and all the decades in between) and I love the size range that you can get from the indie designers, I’m rounder and less standard size as the years have passed! But great video as ever. I do hope and pray you are keeping well much love x

[vanessajones]

I love the patterns from the 1970s. I enjoyed this video. Evelyn I hope you are getting better. Hang in there. I will keep you in my prayers.

[genicegorman]

I am one of your older viewers and actually made one of the dashiki style shirts from the pattern you showed when it was a current pattern! LOL!

[HoneyBear]

I haven’t even finished watching this and I already know this is going to be super helpful! I just wish my thrift store had patterns still. But I did pick some up from my mother Inlaw and a couple from a repurpose store before they stopped being open to the public.

One of the patterns I’m proudest of is actually a pants/Jeans fitting booklet and pattern that is pretty well known.

Another tip! If you have a basic woven top pattern that’s got a dart or two darts and set in sleeve you can turn that into a block/sloper with some work and fitting learned and doing that from TheClosetHistorian.

[BeelzeBarb-sf]

Thanks for the tips, Evelyn! Wishing you peace and comfort. 💙

[jamescaneda]

You’re looking great. I still love following your advice and information even though my wife is giving up sewing. Sewing is interesting enough to keep me interested in learning more. You’re my favorite inspiration because you explain it so well.

[mariafernandez]

Makes me sorry I got rid of a lot of my old patterns 🤐. Hope you are doing better. 🙏

[LizBasgall]

Hope things are going well for you. I don't sew but I love watching your posts. Especially the vintage clothing.
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[jenelms]

Love 💕 looking at old sewing patterns ...