Since I’ve gotten back into sewing, I’ve found some great free sources for sewing patterns on the web that you might want to check out. If you’ve been sewing for a while, you know that a gal can never have too many patterns. If you are a sewing newbie but have been thinking about giving mom or grandma’s machine in the corner a whirl, getting started with a free and easy pattern is a nice way to get your feet wet with very little financial risk.

• Burdamode Free Downloads (Free pattern download area with clothing and accessories)
• Burdastyle (Dozens of free, downloadable and trendy clothing patterns – Click on the Patterns link at the top to view them)
• Patternreview (Free basic membership with access to thousands of pattern reviews)
• Wardrobe Refashion (Take a 2, 4, or 6 month pledge to buy no clothing in new condition and try your hand at making your own clothes out of stuff you have on hand instead!)
• Hotpatterns La Rue bag pattern (A trendy fashion bag pattern inspired by the Patricia Field bag featured in The Devil Wears Prada)
• Studio Kat Designs’ free patterns (Cash Keeper, Aeropac, and ID Tag)
• Clutch Purse Pattern from Kwiksew (Quick and easy beginner project that you can make as gifts!)
• VoguePatterns.com Free Pattern Offer (For a limited time only, visit Voguepatterns.com and put a non-designer branded pattern into your cart and receive it for just $3 shipping and handling. Most Vogue Patterns retail for $10-$20, so this is a pretty nice deal!)