Where to Find Free Vintage Prom Dress Sewing Patterns Online

Prom dresses can be expensive and being on a budget is not always easy but it is possible to get the vintage prom dress that you have always dreamed about if have sewing skills or know someone who does have sewing skills.

Making your own vintage prom dress can save you tons of money and you can even add your own unique touches to the dress, your vintage prom dress will be a custom, one of a kind dress that no one else will be wearing.

There is no need to spend money on sewing patterns when there are free vintage prom dress sewing patterns online, here you will find the top websites that offer free dress sewing patterns.

1950's Couture Inspired Dress Sewing Pattern

This exquisite 1950's couture inspired free dress sewing pattern would make a stunning prom dress. Some possible fabric choices that could be used for this vintage sewing pattern to make the dress prom appropriate could be a satin or taffeta type fabric. Adding simple pearl earrings and a pearl necklace would make the dress complete. All the free vintage prom dress sewing pattern pieces are easily downloadable on the website and there is also a lot of wonderful information about this vintage era dress on the site.

1960's Cape, Bag and Prom Dress Sewing Pattern

Imagine walking into prom wearing a vintage looking dress along with a matching cape and handbag, you will look like you stepped out of the 60's and right on to the dance floor. This trendy outfit made out of some type of shimmery fabric would be an absolute head turner, adding a jeweled brooch to the cape or dress would make this 1960's classy outfit complete. The free prom dress sewing pattern pieces are all downloadable on the website.

Medieval Magistrate Dress Sewing Pattern

This very simple and easy dress sewing pattern is perfect if your sewing skills are not so great and you are looking to save cash on the prom dress. The dress can also be described as an angel, princess or renaissance damsel type dress. Adding glittery trim and/or embellishments on the dress is an easy way to make the dress look prom ready. The free dress sewing pattern is very easy to follow and there are nice photographs that help to guide you along in the sewing process.

Coffee Date Dress Sewing Pattern

Here you will find a vintage looking free dress pattern that would be a perfect prom dress, the free sewing pattern could easily be altered it you wanted the dress to be longer. The adorable ruffles on the front of the dress makes this free dress pattern a keeper. Be sure to scroll down the web page and see lots of examples of the finished product, there are a variety of fabrics and accessories shown in the photos.

Victorian Ball Dress Sewing Pattern

This lovely and elegant free vintage sewing pattern would be such a striking prom dress. The website offers ideas for fabric choices and colors, the pattern is downloadable by clicking on the link. Having the hair done in the Victorian era style would make the look complete.

Regency Dress Sewing Pattern

The free prom appropriate dress sewing pattern is offered on this website, the dress sewing pattern pieces are shown but specific directions are not given, so this free pattern would most likely be better suited for a very experienced sewer. One of my favorite aspects of this vintage dress pattern is the long train, I think the train would be very appropriate for prom. The suggested fabric is muslin or linen but I think a glitzy type fabric would really make this dress unique and prom ready.

Knit Dress Sewing Pattern

This is a free dress pattern that you need to be open minded about because I believe there is great prom potential with this free dress pattern. Not only do you need to know how to sew but you also need to know how to knit for this dress pattern to be successful. I picture sparkly pastel colored yarn being used for this dress pattern and although this particular dress is shown with a top underneath the dress, for prom purposes I would wear the dress without the top. Adding a sparkly belt would also make this dress prom ready.

There are a variety of free vintage prom dress sewing patterns offered on these links, it is always wise to remember that one of the many wonderful aspects of making your own prom dress is the dress patterns can be altered any way you choose. You will have a customized prom dress at a fraction of the cost as compared to a store bought dress.

Sources:

http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1486_couture/create.php

http://www.burdafashion.com/en/Downloads/Free/1333669-1413206-1475414.html;jsessionid=37A99F3CBEE8B3BF1E96B052FA2124D7

http://rowena.typepad.com/rostitchery/magistrate-dress.html

http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/coffee-date-dress-multisize-sample

http://www.tudorlinks.com/treasury/freepatterns/em185701wbaldre.html

http://www.vintageconnection.net/RegencyDressesAndPatterns.htm

http://www.freevintageknitting.com/dress-pattern/botany2/jumper