Vogue has just released their Winter/Holiday patterns. When I get that email I stop what I am doing and have to check out the new offerings. I am mostly looking to be inspired. But why do I still feel the need to purchase more patterns when I have a houseful of them?! That is a mystery.
There is this lovely dress. The print is amazing, unfortunately, the dress design itself is rather boring. Definitely interested in the fabric if it is not synthetic, but I do not need another basic pattern. Note to self: do not be fooled by pretty prints that disguise boring style lines.
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| Vogue 1422 |
There are a fair amount of 1980s inspired garments, which is in line with current fashion trends (not thrilled about that, but what are you going to do). At least they look to be somewhat complex.
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| Vogue 1420 |
This Anne Klein design is very interesting. If I could figure out a suitable sleeve, I think it would make a very nice Autumn/Winter appropriate dress, although I would definitely lengthen the skirt.
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| Vogue 9051 |
Vintage Vogue 9510 is taking a step in the right
direction. There are quite a few fabulous little details that I love to see.
The skirt pocket that becomes part of what looks to be a pleat is
gorgeous!
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| Vogue 9051 |
Now I just need to find the perfect fabric.
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| Vogue 9051 |
Vintage Vogue 9052 is a little less wonderful, in my
opinion. Those do not look like
functioning pockets, or if they are, what would possibly fit in there?
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| Vogue 9052 |
And is it just me, or does the placement of those pockets throw the proportion of the design off? Perhaps if you are looking to elongate the torso, this is good, but mine is already long enough, thank you very much.
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| Vogue 9052 |
And what the heck was the model thinking when this photo was snapped? Any guesses?
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| Vogue 9052 |
The dress portion of the pattern is nice, even if it is a bit basic. But I do like those shoes!
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| Vogue 9071 |
I also find myself strangely
attracted to this coat. It looks
a bit 80s, but I think it would also work rather well with some of my 1950s
full-skirted frocks. I adore the scarf
collar, and the button detail on the sleeve is pretty wonderful.
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| Vogue 9071 |
And a hooded coat is always fun.
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| Vogue 9069 |
Claire Shaeffer has a new couture offering.
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| Vogue 9046 |
The design is not my favorite, but I am intrigued by the waist stay (looks like two pieces of grosgrain stitched together and darted into shape) . . . this one might be worth the price of admission for the instruction sheet alone.
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| Vogue 9046 |
Which are your favorites this time around?
And just a reminder to submit your two all-time favorite McCall,
Butterick, or Vogue vintage pattern designs to facebook [at] mccallpattern [dot] com for reproduction suggestions if you have not already done so! More information about the specifics may be found here.
If you would like to see some wonderful examples of vintage
goodness or are looking to be inspired, check out the group board over on Pinterest. If you would like to join the group and add your own favorites, "follow" the board, and send me your Pinterest name or leave a comment here with that information.
And now I need to get back to the sewing room!
Re the swing back coat, Vogue 9071. My Mum bought me a coat like that in the late 70's as it was the same style as her favourite coat in the early 50's. So does that make it dated, retro or vintage?
ReplyDeleteI'm always glad when you put up this post, because it reminds me to look at the new patterns. Like you, I don't need more patterns! It's funny you mentioned the 80s because I was there sewing away, and it was a time when fashions were based on 40s and 50s silhouettes.
ReplyDeleteSome of the new Vogue patterns I liked were the Pamella Roland 1425, which could make a nice "Rear Window" Grace Kelly-type gown, Vogue 9053, which could be dolled up for a "pin-up" look, and their new Chloe bag knock-off (shhhh) pattern 9074.
I looked at the new patterns only this afternoon and was equally disappointed in them. I'm still on basic sewing but didn't feel they offered anything in the way of inspiration or a future challenge.
ReplyDeleteAm curious to see what you decide as a sleeve for Vogue 1420.
The model is thinking, "I have to hold my hand this way because that's the way they do it on vintage pattern envelopes."
ReplyDeleteI just posted about these, and then I hopped over here and see you did as well. Fun! I actually found these designs the best in a few seasons. Or at least, these are the first in a few seasons that appeal to me. I also thought 1422 was super basic with really cool fabric. The "interesting" part is the organza in the skirt and beading the fabric. It also calls for stretch mesh in the bodice, which intrigues me.
ReplyDeleteI liked V9052 when I saw it last night too, but had a similar thought about the pockets. The lines of the jacket are elegant, but those top two pockets just seem like an afterthought?
ReplyDeleteI have been disappointed in the last two Vogue releases. this one was not very interesting and perhaps I have been using sewing patterns for too long but I just see repeats everywhere. or at least repeated elements. Nothing I wanted to buy. I am always on the lookout for a sharp blazer style jacket and there was not a one!
ReplyDeleteI hear you Beth re the repeats. I haven't bought a new pattern for almost a decade as I keep seeing the same thing go around. To be fair I do have a significant pattern stash spanning the 1930s to early 2000s (thank you grandmothers and mother) so when something new takes my eye, a stash delve generally turns up something very similar that can be used. The advantages of that are; I'm finally using the patterns (yay justification for keeping them), and more is left in the budget for fancy fabrics ;)
DeleteYou definitely picked the nicest picture of that Anne Klein dress. The detail looks pretty good but I'm less impressed with the whole thing. And it looks like they stitched or pinned the center front edge in a more aggressive way than necessary.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I could imagine you making a nice dress based on this pattern. How about a raglan sleeve 'grown' from those shoulder pieces?
Wow, I love almost all of the earlier Vintage Vogue designs, but these are very disappointing. They seem either too bland or too overdone.
ReplyDeleteI really like the style lines of the Anne Klein dress. Thanks for focusing on the details. I do not wear dresses but maybe this one would be an exception.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your review. Thanks to a giant pattern stash I don't need to buy any new patterns EVER but it is nice to look at the pictures.
ReplyDeleteThe jacket of 9052 is quite lovely, if you ditch those pocket flap bits. They just look, well, wrong. Something smaller would be a better option, perhaps a smart welt pocket.
I have a 1940s pattern (name escapes me and I'm not near my stash at the moment) that has a similar waist detail as 9046. I have looked at it numerous times as the style lines are really flattering, but the pattern pieces are baffling and instructions are seriously lacking! I might buy this new pattern for some construction tips. It would be stunning made up in a stripe.
I thought I had left a comment because I have something to say about that Tracy Reese number (Vogue 1422):
ReplyDeleteIt is EXACTLY THE SAME DRESS that Anthropologie sold this past summer online. I saw one in the flesh (cloth?) and while it was nice, it was not $278 dollar nice. Nothing special about the style lines, a typical fit and flare with a few adjustments. The fabric was interesting, though. The middle of the flowers are beaded, but I could imagine that if it was not fussy cut well, it could be uncomfortable to sit on. If I recall, it was either a poly or poly/silk blend crepe.
That hooded coat though, so fashionable! I could see myself wearing that.