Thanks guys for all of your help! I am about to attempt dress #3.
Shawna...I bought all of my patterns either online or at local stores. If you have a Hobby Lobby near you, keep an eye on the sale paper. They put their Simplicity patterns on sale for 99 cents each every now and then. I stocked up then. I also have bought patterns at Joann Fabrics and Hancock Fabrics. I purchased an Out of Print pattern on Etsy. You can also go to the pattern brand websites and look. I have visited Simplicity and McCall website many times. You can also buy patterns online that you download and print out. I haven't tried that though. Good luck to you!