The new summer Vogues have been released. Part of me wants to find many gorgeous new
patterns, another part almost hopes that there is nothing exciting to
tempt me and/or distract me from the fifty other projects I have lined up in my
head. But it would seem that they are continuing to release more
interesting/complicated designs . . . and you know what that means.
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| Vogue 9105 |
There are two new vintage reproductions.
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| Vogue 9105 |
Vogue 9105 has a lovely diagonal front opening that closes with
buttons. This is certainly not my favorite version of the asymmetrical button opening, but I can live with it. It reminds me of Vintage Vogue 1043 (now out of print) which I love and keep meaning to make myself a second version.
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| Vogue 9105 |
This new offering features “skirt stiffening” in the form of
muslin. I am curious to see what exactly
is going on with that! I have never heard
of muslin being used as a “stiffening” material, although I have seen
first-hand examples of Pellon being used as an underlining in vintage dresses. I am also intrigued to see if the left front hooks into a side seam, and if the entire buttoned edge opens. All that I know is the lack of a waist seam means this one hogs
fabric like crazy (6 yards are required for 45” wide fabric – yikes!). But I definitely want to peek inside this particular pattern envelope.
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| Vogue 9105 |
I am really excited about Vogue 9106. The skirt tiers are unlike any pattern I have
in my stash, and I think this one is a winner! Thank you, Lisa of "As I Said", for sending your pattern to Vogue!
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| Vogue 9106 |
This beauty is described as a "pullover dress" - say what?! But wait, it has a side zipper . . . that makes more sense. And isn't every dress a "pullover"? Maybe they are clarifying that you cannot "step into" this one because it only unbuttons to the waist? "Curiouser and curiouser!"
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| Vogue 9106 |
My only complaint is that both of these reproductions have a very similar feel and copyright date, which seems to be a trend in the Vintage Vogue line, now that I think about it.
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| Vogue 9106 |
How about a little variation, and not two full-skirted, short-sleeved dresses in the same catalog? And why did they start cramming the vintage reproductions in the smaller sized envelopes a few years ago? I miss all of the extra space!
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| Vogue 9106 |
I also find myself strangely drawn to Vogue 1451 – or maybe
not so strange considering my love of so many of Donna Karan’s designs. I am very tempted to make this up and test my theory that everything I put on ends up looking old-fashioned! I can't see it happening wearing a design like this, but who knows?!
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| Vogue 1451 |
Vogue 1447, a Tracy Reese design, also has some wonderful
seaming that I might be inclined to try.
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| Vogue 1447 |
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| Vogue 1447 |
And it may have something to do with the fabulous graphic
print, but I love this Easy Options design.
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| Vogue 9103 |
The back seaming is gorgeous.
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| Vogue 9103 |
I have been so good lately about working with stashed items,
but I feel a pattern binge coming on . . .
Will any of the new Vogue offerings tempt you?
Does it seem to you that there are fewer patterns in each release than there used to be? Anyway - I like the Donna Karan ones and I immediately decided on V1448 which looks both wearable and ultra-girly. I like that that jersey is one of the fabric choices so it could be a more casual summer dress in that fabric. Looking forward to seeing what you sew up.
ReplyDeleteI would make the V9103 in view A. All the others - meh.
ReplyDeleteBecause I mainly draft my own patterns, I never buy modern ones but I like your posts about them.
ReplyDeleteI think the returning choice for full-skirted short-sleeved 1950's style dresses for vintage reproductions may have something to do with he idea that those would be the easiest to sew and to fit to a modern body. And, because they are choosing these designs from submissions from the public, maybe these styles are just the most popular and only those of us who are seriously experienced in sewing and wearing vintage styles are hankering for variation ;)
At first view, Vogue 9106 reminded me of a 1950's style dress with a 'different' kind of tiered skirt I made last year. It's actually not similar, but the combination of gathers and corners makes it look that way: http://petitmainsauvage.blogspot.nl/2014/05/stripes-and-tiers-1.html
I love 9105. Those buttons! But I've got a lot of other things to sew at the moment and the price of vogues in the uk is definitely off putting!
ReplyDeleteI love 9105. Those buttons! But I've got a lot of other things to sew at the moment and the price of vogues in the uk is definitely off putting!
ReplyDeleteThere are many that I love. I'm more of a separates sewer but I will be picking up ateast a half dozen!
ReplyDeleteI've already got the next Vogue sale at Hancock on the calendar! I'm lucky that "my" store has them in stock immediately, nearly every time.
Enjoy!
I always like seeing your rundown of the new patterns. Unfortunately, the Vintage Vogues with the big skirts don't work on me at this age. The Easy Options pattern is similar to a 70s Halston pattern in my stash, and looks universally flattering.
ReplyDeleteYayyy!! I'm so excited about the new vintage patterns! I really love both of them, and can't wait to buy them! I can't wait to see your renditions of them as well! :)
ReplyDeleteI was just looking at these new patterns and couldn't wait to see what you thought of the vintage reproductions. I really like that asymmetrical button-front one but don't see myself actually wearing it. I enjoy living vicariously through your style.
ReplyDeleteI have fallen for V 9106 too. It has a girly barn dance feel to it, but somehow it's very very wearable. The neckline is great, that skirt is so different and those little gathers in the bodice. I love it all. I can see me swapping out the bodice for a gypsy style one too. Full marks Vogue.
ReplyDeleteV 9013 is great, I generally love anything with an empire line and flowing skirt and especially that little collar, but would work a bit better in a drape fabric to make that skirt less A line.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to pull together this group of new Vogue patterns. I like that 9106 will have an all-over texture from those ruffles, yet keep a slim and smooth center front. To me that dress resembles those crinkle cotton southwest style patio dresses from the 50's that were trimmed in rick-rack or braid, which could be a cute look for summer.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that every time one of the big 4 releases a "vintage" pattern, my first thought is what you will think of it. I rarely (read 'never' except for wedding of my children) wear a dress, but I enjoy seeing the outcome of your stellar work.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw Vogue 1410, I thought it had your name all over it--I guess I was wrong. I was quite pleased with this release and also feel a binge order coming up. That little girls' dress pattern is too adorable. And the Marcy Tilton dress, top and legging pattern made it onto my list of wants.
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