Slightly OT: Sewing Pattern?

I don't have any patterns like that , but the patterns at Walmart are 50% off. And if you have a Joanns nearby sometimes McCalls or Simplicity will be 99 cents. I can't even bring myself to buy patterns at 50% off any more.

Cindy

Let me check my pattern stash and see what I can come up with. I think I might have a pattern or 2 that I could send off to you.

Larisa

Hi Nancy,

If you're going to make a few things for him, perhaps you should get hold of a Kwik Sew book. I used them a lot when sewing for my nieces and nephews when they were younger. I have the three books to cater for them as they grew: Sewing for Babies/Toddlers/Children. Each one has easy patterns for all sorts of garments, in multiple sizes, complete with easy to follow instructions. You can make a whole wardrobe of clothes out of them! They look, at first glance, like they're only for stretch fabric, but they're not. Here's a site to have a look:

You'll probably find the price is not much more than that single pattern you saw. Hope that helps.

I never buy patterns anymore until the shop has them on sale for $1 a piece. Then, I go in and get a bunch!

René

Thank you all for your thoughtful responses. I've actually found a few new patterns on ebay that might fit the bill...then again, with shipping, it's almost as expensive as buying the pattern in a store. I thank you for the great suggestions, all. :)

Nancy in NS

I know someone suggest Joann's. But, Hancock's also keeps having sales. Their patterns are normally 40% off, and every month it seems for a few days either McCalls or Simplicity and then Butterick are 99 cents. You can check their website for coupons, flyers. I spend a lot of time with garment sewers, and some of them say the Kwik Sew patterns are fine for basics. Those are always pretty inexpensive, IIRC.

Good luck.

Ellice > >

Kwik-Sew patterns are not cheap, either, and I have never seen them on sale. However, they are pretty basic. I have used some of my Kwik-Sew patterns lots of times. For example, I have made at least 7 or 8 swim suits from the pattern I have, and I know I'll be making more. And I have used the T-shirt patterns a lot.

Julia > I know someone suggest Joann's. But, Hancock's also keeps having sales.

While cleaning out a cabinet this week-end, I found a Kwik-Sew pattern for childrens slacks (elastic waist) size 2-10 that I purchased in the early

70's & I paid $1.50 for it, which was quite a bit for a pattern at that time. I probably made dozens of pairs of slacks for each of my 3 children and others as charity donations. The patterns are timeless. Jo-Ann's has Kwik-Sew patterns & books & if you use your coupon to purchase, you are sure to get your money's worth.

Matter of fact, I think I may just get some flannel & make sleep pants for some of the DGK's for Christmas.

Mary H