Sewing Patterns for Wedding Dresses

Do you wilt at the thought of endless trips in and out of wedding dress shops looking for the right fit, style and color of gown for you? Do you shudder at the thought of the price you will have to pay for couture or ready to wear?

Well, your wedding may be the only time in your life you have the opportunity to have a garment custom made just for you. Often you can have the style you want and the fit you need, and still beat discount prices for wedding dresses. Whether you are planning to make your own dress, have a 'willing' mom, or decide to let a professional dressmaker take the strain, you can have a perfectly fitting gown that flatters your figure. Best of all, you can personalize it through choice of color, fabric, trimmings and embellishments and sew up a unique creation in which to take center stage on your 'Big Day'.

From traditional church wedding, through civil, avant-garde and themed ceremonies, you can find a pattern supplier that has styles to suit your occasion. Few of us are model size, but whatever your body type the following list of pattern makers will have the perfect dress for you.

Trust Simplicity to keep it simple. Patterns available in sizes 4 to 24 for $12-$17.
Simplicity.com

Dreaming of fabulous couture? Vogue is the ultimate source for cutting-edge fashion and designer patterns at the remarkably low price of $16.50 and up.
Vogue Patterns.com

McCall’s offers contemporary, trend setting designs that take sewing into the 21st century, most for about $10.
McCall.com

Look to Butterick for classic, timeless fashions with a modern approach for today’s woman. Only $10.
Butterick.com

If you are looking for something unique, think vintage. This is a great website for vintage dresses from a variety of sources and a wide price range, $15-48.
Tias.com