McCall has released their new pattern collection for the
holidays. Generally, I prefer Vogue and
Butterick designs, but now that The Archive Collection exists, McCall has my attention.
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There is definitely a theme here. In fact, the photo shoot is recycling
the skirt from last season, and has added two blouse and vest options to complete the look.
I see the appeal of a capsule collection. What confuses me is that you get an entire suit pattern from Vogue (which costs more) and yet these Archive Collection pieces have to be purchased separately. What is that about?!
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It would have made more sense for last season’s skirt and
jacket combo to be released as a single pattern, and these new offerings of the
blouse and vest combo to be released as a single pattern. McCall is clearly marketing the pieces as part of a whole,
so I can’t think why they are going this route.
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But I do love the blouse pattern. Love the lantern sleeve, love the tie front – just love it! Both options are fabric hogs, but boy are they pretty. The vest . . . well, I can take it or leave it at this point. It has some cute features, but I am not sure I would ever wear it.
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The rest of the new patterns are not doing anything for me,
but I am fine with that – there are plenty of projects in my queue without
adding more!
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Do you have any new favorites?
Really nice blouses and I think that the waistcoat is quite cute. Would be good under a suit to make a three-piece.
ReplyDeleteLove the sleeves, though the bow is a tad too big for me. I'd never wear the waistcoat!
ReplyDeleteLike these blouses other than the lantern sleeves. I am just not a fan of those on anything but the collars are on these are awesome.
ReplyDeleteI took a quick stroll through the new patterns yesterday and was unimpressed. I do like the blouses now that you have posted the line drawings. I think that they need to hire you to choose this line of patterns. I think they would be so much more successful.
ReplyDeleteHow much fun would it be to flip through those old catalogs?!
DeleteI think we all are feeling that "What's up with McCalls" vibe. Some patterns are a hit and miss. I do like the top and how it can become the vest.
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ReplyDeleteI like the dots fabric, but otherwise, not so much. I'm still marveling at the Vogue winter selection and how recycled much of it is. The Celine handbag for one, and this from Spadea and Irene Gilbert. http://vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/Spadea_S-243. Oh, sorry, the collar is reversed...http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v9046-products-49004.php?page_id=174.
ReplyDeleteHarumph! Ceil Chapman was a wise woman to file patents.
I absolutely LOVE the vest, actually. But, I love vests. I used to have 3! For my hourglass figure, they are great for accentuating my waist - I can even throw them over those flowy tops that seem like they're here to stay (ugh).
ReplyDeleteBTW: can we talk about how M7050 reminds me of another blue dress so carefully crafted?
Though they're not my style, it's nice to see that new formal wear patterns have been released. I agree that the suit jacket and blazer should have been released as a single pattern!
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