try this, it's a good beginning:
http://www.kwiksew.com

yep! sorry.

If you are new to clothing, I would start with an easy pattern- say pajamas. I think either Simplicity or Butterick ( can't remember which one) has a line of real easy, quick patterns. Clothing is way different than quilting. Darts, adjustments for differing body measurements, pleats,gathers, etc. Also, if you really want to learn, get a good book. And check your local PBS station to see when Sewing With Nancy comes on. She taught last week how to resize patterns. Very helpful.

Be sure to take your measurements before you buy your pattern.

Ready-to-wear sizing and pattern sizes are sometimes different.

Also, read the size descriptions at the back (I think) of the pattern catalog.

The suggestions to try something easy to start with are very good.

Another of my Mom's quotes: "Nothing succeeeds like success."

Which is why I like making quilts - almost any size can be used for something. :-)

If you have a consistent fitting problem with ready-to-wear, you will probably need to make some adjustment to your pattern for that same thing.

Also, patterns are drafted for a B-cup breast.

Here baby girl...start with these to learn the basics...they're about the easiest to learn with. If ya need help give ma berry a call. Huggers! (Use the bottom scroll bar on the page for the patterns)


http://www.sewingpatterns.com/index-itssoeasy.html


they have a wide variety of things to pick from too :)

OOh boy I have quite the few links to browse through now! I don't think dinner is a necessity.... everyone is old enough to fend for themselves lol! i did all the hard work! Thanks to everyone for helping a gal out!

http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...idence+book.do

You may be interested in this book and video. I watched it on TV this afternoon and it is very informative. I plan to get the set soon myself.

The one and only Burda that I used was for a bridesmaid dress for my neice's wedding. It was awful! No seam allowances and I had to completely raise the shoulders for it to fit the girl it was for. I would never use one again! I love Butterick, second choice Simplicity, for clothes patterns. And yes, get them when they are on sale. Might there be a sewing class at your local high school or college that you could drop in on and ask for help?

never, ever pay full price for patterns. go yo joann's.

if you can't find a $.99 sale, use the $1.99 patterns. they are all easy.

yeah i just missed the 99cent sale. gonna have to wait for the next one!