I was just at Gigi’s blog-Behind The Seams-and she had talked about pattern sales. It’s so hard to believe the price of patterns these days. I remember when I first started sewing, they were only $1.00 to $1.55. Even the Vogue patterns were $2.00 to $2.50…course I’m talking 30 years ago!
So, especially when I’m combination patterns for a bridal gown…the neckine of one…the waist detail of another, I try to find the cheapest avenue for pattern purchases. I have gotten many good deals off ebay, and also found etsy.com, a wonderful place to visit! I purchased a $25.00 Vera Wang Vogue bridal original collection for $10.00 there! Another great place for pattern sales is Joann Fabrics-they often have $1.99 sales. Like through tomorrow, McCall’s patterns are on sale. Butterick patterns are on sale August 21-23.
So when patterns regularly, as the ones I bought today, are $14.95 and $16.95…a HUGE savings at $1.99! I tend to go to the pattern websites when I know a particular one is going on sale, make an extensive list, just in case the pattern or a size is out…limit of 10…but that’s alot of patterns to be had!
As if I need more…
