Free sewing patterns!

Really, truly. Real sewing patterns with real instructions, no catches, gimmicks, or contests to enter, most of them free and a few at low cost. All you have to do is download them and print them from your own computer.

Check out BurdaStyle

I've not been a big fan of Burda in the past. When I'd go to the fabric store and page through the pattern books, Burda was always the one with the strangest, most outre looks. I did, however, find a couple of nice patterns, like this skirt and this vest (but I think I'll make it without the revers).

For folks who like to design their own, there's a means of uploading your own patterns. You can also post pictures of your creations.