Guide to Online Prom Dress Sewing Patterns

The time has fallen upon us to start looking, prepping, and primping for the "Prom". So, what does that mean for moms and teenage daughters everywhere? It's time to decide what is your style of dress preference and if you are going to have it custom made by a seamstress. You will also need to know where to look for prom dress sewing patterns and accessories. The following should be an easy guide for the mother and prom queen alike.

For a designer dress, http://voguepatterns.mccall.com has well known designer name sewing patterns such as Oscar de la Renta or DKNY that can be altered to suit your taste for the prom by bringing up the hemline or you can follow the pattern instruction as is for a truly stunning red carpet designer look. This halter dress with shirring at the bust and along the side seams of the hips accentuates the midriff that is topstitched and fitted. Fabrics that can be used are silks, chiffons, tissue faille, light weight jersey, velvet, and satin.

For a 50's vintage dress, http://www.sovintagepatterns.com is an exclusive vintage prom dress sewing pattern website that you can purchase never been used and used patterns from. It even has a link to click below each pattern where you can be shown step by step instructions on how to resize the pattern to fit your body measurements. This particular 50's style dress is strapless with a shirred waistband sewn into the empire waist. Just add a little bit of bright color lace fabric to the dress and you'll look mod. Fabrics that can be used are lace, satin, and taffeta.

For a true 80's style dress, http://www.rustyzipper.com this particular style is a classic retro 80's look with the strapless fitted bodice, drop waist and two tiered skirt attached. Fabrics that can be used are satin, charmeuse, and lace tulle for the tiered skirt.

For an haute couture dress, http://www.marfy.it/eng Italian high fashion designs for spring 2010 are available for order. This particular style is flirty and fun as the shorter length or sophisticated when worn ankle length. The skirt is gored along with an overskirt and a draped bodice secured with beaded appliqués or you can use embroidery or how about adding a fabric flower in silk. Fabrics that can be used are chiffons, gauze, and voile. Ciao Bella!

For a punk rock style dress, http://momspatterns.com this dog collar and chain neckline mini dress will rock out at the prom. Alter the pattern to have short sleeves or a sleeveless spring look. Add accessories like a wide wrist cuff and some costume earrings for the full punk rock look. Fabrics that can be used are satin, woven laces, rhinestone chains and or linked jewels or pearls.

For a disco style dress, http://www.northbreeze.com has an array of discontinued dress patterns where you're sure to find a one of a kind steal at a fraction of the cost of a ready to wear dress off the rack. The discontinued patterns range from $4.00-$6.00 for most. This is an asymmetrical dress which is fully lined that can be worn short or long with drawstring at left side seam. Fabrics that can be used are jersey knit and lycra blends. Can you say, let's dance!

For a traditional style prom dress, http://www.burdastyle.com has your floor length satin with tulle underneath complete with a fabric flower at the empire waist. You can top it off with a free clutch bag pattern http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/envelope-clutch-bag found here as well. Fabrics that can be used are satin and tulle for the underskirt. Fabrics for the clutch bag can be satin, silk, or any lighter weight cottons. The prom queen has made her debut!