There is only one new vintage reproduction - not spectacular, but definitely cute - and it looks
suspiciously like
one from last season. They have different style
lines, but definitely the same flavor.
Could be better, but certainly could be worse. I imagine it would be challenging not to smile all day long while wearing a dress with pockets like those!
This design looks quite vintage-inspired, although I bet it
will have the underarm gaping issue that often plagues halter styles. But it just might be worth the extra work. Or maybe that is the polka dots talking . . .
I will admit – if a dress has a capelet, a collar flounce, or ruffled sleeves, I probably will like it. So I am sure I will be purchasing Butterick 6052!
And, of course, I would be remiss if I did not mention the
adorable pin-up-perfect swimsuit design by Gertie.
I have no reason to wear a bathing suit, and
plan to avoid any such situation, but I will probably pick this one up, just
because. And who knows, if I ever decide
to work with knits, this might make a cute top or perhaps a bodysuit.
I do wish there was another vintage offering and a second option from Patterns by Gertie, but these should keep me busy for a while (along with all of the others I have stashed away!).
What do you think? Will you be adding any new patterns to your must-have list?
I can't really pull off those 50s-style dresses at this age, so I just bought the new Simplicity 1364, which is a re-release of a 60s boatneck top with French darts. It's one of their original "Jiffy" patterns, and it looks like it would be cute in a knit to make a classic Breton top. I also bought Claire Shaeffer's new Chanel-style haute couture jacket pattern, which could be modified to make a more vintage look. I just wrote about those and several 70s Burda re-releases.
ReplyDeleteI rarely do fashion sewing anymore, but I have a weeding to attend in late August -- and I think that 6052 dress might lure me back into sewing dresses!
ReplyDeleteHooray for special occasions and pretty dresses!
DeleteWhen I saw B6055 I said, 'But I just made that..." a little different but not enough for it not to look like a repeat. I like the neck line on B6049
ReplyDeleteRight?! If they are going to choose similar patterns, I wish they would re-print some of the out-of-print retro designs from 10+ years ago. There are a few I missed out on that look really cute that pop up on etsy and ebay every once in a while, usually in the wrong size.
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