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Patterns and Notions Compilation list
AnneM Intermediate MA USA Member since 7/30/02 Posts: 6556	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/19/06 9:09 PM I have had a few requests to make a compilation list for patterns and notions, as I had done for fabric sources. (People must think I do a lot of on-line shopping. They would be correct.) I don't have this as complete as the fabric sources, so this will be more of a work-in-progress. This 1st post will have pattern company websites, and perhaps some notions links. I'll then do a second post (right underneath this one) with source information. You can often get the patterns from the manufacturer website, but they do not always have the best price (they typically don't want to undercut resellers). Of course, the store reviews here on PR is another good spot to check for sources. So, with that introduction here are some pattern companies and their websites (I'll alphabetize them eventually): The larger companies: Simplicity & New Look Simplicity has all the basics, current trends, typically has a good selection of costumes, has the "Sewing for Dummies" line with extra instructions, and has been getting improved reviews for fit and drafting. Many patterns now have separate A / B / C / D cup sizing. McCall / Vogue / Butterick Vogue tends to be more trendy, although the opinion I generally hear is that it is not as fashion-forward as previously. The fit tends to be closer than with some other lines. McCall and Butterick tend to have more basics and classics. Some patterns have separate B / C / D cup sizing (& occasionally A-cup at least in Vogue). Burda Burda patterns tend to be more fashion-forward and closer fitting than the large American companies. The pants crotch curve gets favorable comments from many people. Can't find the paper catalog on their site any more. Kwik-Sew Kwik-Sew is known for it's generally useful instructions. The Learn to Sew pattern gives particularly complete instructions. Kwik-Sew has lots of basics, plus a few not-so-basic items. They do tend to run on the larger size. Note that they have 'merged' with McCall, at least for distribution, in early 2012. The smaller independent pattern lines: Akasha Alternatives Patterns (which take a base design and then vary it) Birch Street and Folkwear - lots of ethnic and retro designs Brown Paper Patterns: Basic wardrobe builders Burda - see above Butterick - see above Christine Johnson Patterns (specializes in knits) CNT Patterns Cutting Line Designs Dos De Tejas Elizabeth Lee patterns for nursing mothers Encore Designs - no active website Fashion Sewing Group Green Pepper Patterns: focus on outdoor clothing patterns Hot Patterns Indygo Junction: art to wear type patterns Islander Sewing System Jalie - in addition to skating outfits, they have basics and exercise wear Kwik-Sew - see above Lazy Girl Designs: craft type patterns La Fred LJ Designs Loes Hinse Lekala (or Leko): this is a russian pattern line with a large variety of styles - put in measurements for custom sizing. MacPhee Workshop: lots of coat patterns, plus many other styles Marfy McCall - see above New Look - see above Neue Mode - European line, for a while they were down-load only. Not sure if paper patterns are available from this site or not. Wide variety of styles available. Onion Patterns - an English site for them Park Bench Patterns Pattern by Coni: misses and plus-size patterns (from 34" to 66" bust) Pavelka Designs: art-to-wear type patterns Petite Plus Patterns Dana Marie (formerly Purrfection): "artistic wearables". Has a gallery section. Saf-T-Pockets: with travel in mind Schnittquelle: in German Sewgrand: plus size patterns Silhouette Patterns: have B, C, & D cup sizing Simplicity - see above Stretch and Sew: specialize in knits Style Arc: Australian pattern company with RTW sizing Suitability: Equestrian patterns, English and western, riding and for gear Textile Studio Patterns Trudy Jansen Design Unique Patterns: patterns based on measurements you send in or have taken Vogue - see above Wild Ginger: pattern making software for home use -- Edited on 4/26/12 5:10 PM -- ------ With a great wardrobe that's still in the flat-fabric stage.
AnneM Intermediate MA USA Member since 7/30/02 Posts: 6556	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/19/06 9:11 PM And for sources: Of course, many of the pattern manufacturers now also sell their patterns directly. I haven't necessarily tried many of these stores; I don't actually do a lot of notion shopping on-line. Primarily patterns: Pattern Review: Jalie, Burda, Textile Studio, Kwik-Sew, and Lazy Girl patterns. One advantage of this source is that using PR supports this site. The Sewing Place: Carries a large variety of independant pattern companies. Has Neue Mode and Kwik-Sew. Have heard consistently good service comments, although I think that they recently changed management. They also have lots of nice buttons. SewingPatterns.com: Carries many lines of patterns, from Akasha to Leko to Simplicity to Wild Ginger. I have heard mixed reviews on the service from this company. Haven't tried them myself. Modern Sewing: Has Leko (Lekala) patterns, a Russion line. Fuzzy Lizzie: Vintage patterns Primarily notions: Newark Dress Maker Supply. I've used this company a number of times. JoAnns on-line version of the store Nancy's Notions Joggles buttons, ribbon, and other notions MJ Trim buttons, purse handles, lace, ... As Cute As a Button Londa's Clover Notions Home Sew greenberg-hammer SewForLess Shoppers Rule -shows retail price & you submit your offer. Zippers: Zipper Stop Zipper Pulls from The Sewing Place Steinlauf and Stoller Inc Sew True Home Sew (Newark Dressmaker) Zipper Source (Newark Dressmaker) Also check the full-service fabric stores, such as Denver Fabrics' zipper page and Fabric.com's zipper page. Primarily thread: Silk Things In addition to silk thread, they have dyes and ribbons. Buttons, from a post by sophiecat: Button Emporium bluemoonbuttons buttondrawer buttonshoppe distinctivebuttons buttonmad.com buttonqueen.com buttons NW ascuteasabutton.com ccartwright.com jjhandworks.com umei.com worldlygoodsbuttons.com perfectbuttons.com shopangelico.com buttons_etc.com (not responding) Button Shanks for making your own buttons Yes, this is a very incomplete list so far... feel free to add items to this thread. -- Edited on 10/16/09 12:33 PM -- Button Shanks -- Edited on 1/9/10 4:04 PM -- ------ With a great wardrobe that's still in the flat-fabric stage.
priscilla   Intermediate NY USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 407	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/20/06 10:31 AM Thanks Anne for the great list
m2 Advanced Beginner MD USA Member since 1/27/05 Posts: 169	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/20/06 10:37 AM Ottobre Children
Nikki   Advanced MD USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 2427	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/20/06 11:17 AM Folkwear There are a couple of sites that are clearinghouses for historical and fantasy pattern lines (ie, they sell the patterns as well): Harper House Amazon Dry Goods Five Rivers Chapmanry And some more that I can't recall offhand.... ------ mmmmm woooool
Irene Q   Intermediate NH USA Member since 3/19/04 Posts: 2541	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/20/06 12:16 PM I haven't ordered from most of these, I just like to browse the patterns... Sources: The Sewing Place SewingPatterns.com More independent patterns: CNT Pattern Company Cutting Line Designs Encore Designs Great Copy Patterns Lois Ericson's Design and Sew MacPhee Workshop Park Bench Pattern Company Pavelka Design Purrfection Artistic Wearables Diane Ericson's Revisions Saf-T-Pockets Patterns Sewing Workshop
Mermie   Intermediate NE USA Member since 5/15/05 Posts: 1244	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/20/06 12:35 PM I don't know about anyone else, but I love Neue Mode Patterns. Don't like the fact that they do not include seam allowances, but I do love the designs and styles. ------ Kathy
mamafitz Beginner WI USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 1132	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/20/06 1:26 PM don't forget La Fred i second the recommendation for The Sewing Place. they have great customer service and are speedy in sending stuff. ------ Linda Girls do not dress for boys. They dress for themselves, and of course, each other. If girls dressed for boys, they’d just walk around naked at all times. -- Betsey Johnson http://mamafitz.blogspot.com
Ahuva Intermediate NY USA Member since 10/26/04 Posts: 154	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/20/06 1:36 PM Where's the list of fabric sources? Ahuva ------ "One must learn by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have no certainty, until you try." Sophocles
WilsonZooKeeper   Advanced KY USA Member since 12/27/05 Posts: 246	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/20/06 1:45 PM For patterns for nursing moms, Elizabeth Lee Patterns is a great source. They aren't particularly trendy or fitted, but I use the patterns as a jumping off point. ------ Julie Logistics and Operations The Wilson Zoo My machines: Pfaff 6120, 130 & 296 sewing machines, Pfaff 4752 Serger, Janome 1000CP Coverstitch That's not a stash. I'm just waiting for my inmature clothing to grow up.

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