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How to Find the Perfect Sewing Pattern Using the Search Function at Pattern-Walk.com
Looking for a specific sewing pattern? Whether you’re searching for a vintage Butterick dress, a McCall’s costume, a Vogue jacket, or a Simplicity home décor project, the search function at Pattern-Walk.com is the fastest way to find exactly what you need.
With thousands of sewing patterns available, knowing a few simple search tips can save you time and help you discover patterns you might otherwise miss.
Search by Pattern Number
If you already know the pattern number, simply type it into the search box.
For example:
- McCall’s 7348
- Butterick B6567
- Vogue 1942
- Simplicity 8765
You don’t have to worry about punctuation or spacing. Just enter the number and click Search.
Search by Brand
Looking for your favorite pattern company?
Simply type the brand name, such as:
- Butterick
- McCall’s
- Vogue
- Simplicity
- New Look
- Burda
- Kwik Sew
You’ll instantly see patterns from that collection.
Search by Garment Type
If you’re not looking for a specific pattern, search by what you’d like to make.
Try terms like:
- Dress
- Jacket
- Coat
- Skirt
- Pants
- Blouse
- Shirt
- Vest
- Costume
- Wedding
- Evening
- Lingerie
- Apron
- Children’s
- Doll Clothes
This is a great way to browse ideas for your next sewing project.
Search by Size
Many customers are searching for patterns in a particular size.
Try entering:
- Size 12
- Size 18
- Plus Size
- Petite
You can even combine your search with another term, such as:
- Butterick size 16
- Vintage dress size 14
Search by Era
Love vintage sewing?
Search using words like:
- Vintage
- Retro
- 1950s
- 1960s
- 1970s
- 1980s
You may be surprised by the wonderful classic designs waiting to be rediscovered.
Combine Search Terms
The search works even better when you combine keywords.
Examples include:
- Butterick dress
- McCall’s costume
- Vogue evening gown
- Vintage jacket
- Children’s pajamas
- Men’s shirt
The more specific you are, the more focused your results will be.
Can’t Find What You’re Looking For?
Don’t worry! New sewing patterns are added regularly to Pattern-Walk.com.
If your search doesn’t produce the perfect result today:
- Try using fewer words.
- Search by the garment type instead of the exact title.
- Check back often as our inventory grows.
- Browse related categories—you may discover an even better pattern than the one you originally had in mind.
Happy Searching!
At Pattern-Walk.com we’re passionate about helping sewists find both modern and hard-to-find out-of-print sewing patterns. Whether you’re creating everyday clothing, historical costumes, quilting projects, or home décor, our search feature makes it easy to explore thousands of patterns from the world’s most trusted pattern companies.
Start your search today and discover your next favorite sewing project!
