More Butterick and McCall Vintage Reproductions Released into the Wild
Vintage reproductions come and go in the McCall, Butterick, and Vogue catalogs, and for the most part I like them and I stitch them up all the time, but very few actually thrill me these days.
So I was very pleased to see this 1944 design released in the latest Butterick catalog. Classic style lines, more than a few interesting shapes to contend with, and an overall gorgeous look. It almost makes up for the Vogue catalogs that do not include any new Vintage Vogues! I am definitely going to have to rummage through my stashed fabric to find something suitable.
There are two new Gertie designs as well. The first has a dropped waist and raglan sleeves. It's not the most complex thing in the world, but the lines are really lovely. I believe the three-quarter sleeved version will be added to my to-make list (which is getting really, really long).
Simplicity recently released a vintage reproduction in the classic cheongsam style, but I have never seen a full skirted version (probably because most are princess seamed and do not have a waist seam that lends itself to multiple skirt options). I am not sure I love the full skirted silhouette with this bodice treatment, but it may grow on me. I think I am going to see what other people do with this before I start cutting into fabric.
And then McCalls went and released 7625. It's another dropped waist design, this time with side hip gathers and a button front. Love it! I was initially surprised that this is a 1955 silhouette; the styling with that 40s hat threw me off, but the technical drawing is very mid 50s, and I adore the short sleeved version. Will I make this before the weather gets chilly? Probably not, but this one will definitely be getting my attention in the future.
And there is even a modern design that I may have to add to my collection. I am always interested to see how these off the shoulder sleeves are drafted. Some work better than others, and I may have to test 7654 out for myself. And can we talk about how fantastic that black floral fabric is? Don't break my heart and tell me it's polyester.
I love the lines of the 40s dress (first photo). I'm looking forward to seeing your version.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I'd like to see that M7654 made up with the big sleeves! I had been searching for a vintage square neck raglan dress in my size and was thinking about having a go at drafting one myself, so I snapped that up straight away. That dropped waist won't flatter me though, so I'll have to move it up.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a feel for the vintage patterns, have you ever thought of designing patterns yourself? Get Vogue to publish you?
ReplyDeleteI just got the new 40s dress pattern and can't wait to sew it up - for possibly the first time ever I was sold on the photograph of the model wearing the sample rather than the pattern envelope illustration. It looks like a great dress!
ReplyDeleteJust glad you posted again.
ReplyDeleteThought you may have bought another house and moved.
interestingly someone shared the dropped waist pattern image - 7625 - on wesewretro fb page and the consensus (which I agreed with) was the gathers went to far in to the centre front as the fabric in the green is hanging 'off'....I hadnt realised this was the actual pattern image....
ReplyDelete7625 is missing its petticoat. That is so weird to see those photos. The hat isn't half as distracting as that sad skirt. It's a faint shadow of what it could be.
ReplyDeletePoints to them for photos of decent construction. Minus points to Gertie for clashing tats/prints.
There are so may cute dresses! I think the first is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes make the first ne, it's made for you. I love the lines and details.
ReplyDeleteI bought Butterick 6485. I'm thinking of making a self-fabric belt rather than the tie back.
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