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| The Newest New Looks Are Here! | By DianeSev on 4/29/11 4:00 PM |
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Announcing the Latest New Look Patterns!
The latest New Looks are here, and there's a new line in this collection: the New Look Workroom from Project Runway!
Here are three great looks from that collection.
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New Look 6048 Misses' Dresses
Workroom from Project Runway
Sizes 4-16
Misses' dress in two lengths with trim variations & belt. View A is strapped. View B is a halter. View B includes a ruffled hem.
Suggested Fabrics: Cotton and cotton blends, gingham, laundered cottons, calico, chambray, lightweight denim, pique, poplin, seersucker, silks and silk types, laundered silks-rayons, brocade, sateen, shantung, soft lightweight linen and linen blends.
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New Look 6051 Misses' Tunic
Workroom from Project Runway
Sizes 8-18
Misses' tunic with collar variations and handkerchief hem. View A has a V-neck. View B has a round neck.
Suggested Fabrics: Cotton and cotton blends, silks and silk types, charmeuse, crepe, crepe de chine, laundered silks-rayons, voile, double georgette, satin
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New Look 6045 Misses' Dresses
Workroom from Project Runway
Sizes 8-18
Misses' dress with front and sleeve variations and empire waist with darts. View A has half-length sleeve. View B has capped sleeve.
Suggested Fabrics: Lightweight wool and wool blends, silks and silk types, charmeuse, jacquards, laundered silks-rayons, sueded silks/rayons, shantung, soft lightweight linen and linen blends, jerseys, matte jerseys.
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| New McCall's Patterns Are Here! | By DianeSev on 4/28/11 3:06 PM |
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Announcing New McCall's Patterns!
McCall's latest looks have just come out, and there are a lot of easy knit looks, like these patterns.
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McCall's 6353 Misses and Women's Dress
Sizes 6-14, 18W-24W
This wrap-around dress is so versatile! The pullover dress has a close-fitting bodice and flared skirt with a band with elastic casing at upper edge. The raw edges and the wrong side of the fabric will show. Wearing instructions are included.
Suggested Fabrics: For two-way stretch knits only: jersey, dancewear knits.
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McCall's 6360 Misses and Women's Leggings in Four Lengths
Sizes 6-14, 18W-24W
Designer Angela Wolf talked about this fashion trend in a recent article. With this pattern you can join in! The close fitting, pull-on leggings have tapered legs and a waistline elastic casing. The upper edge of leggings fall 1" below waist. View D has elastic at the side seams. View E has a side zipper. View F has a side panel.
Suggested Fabrics: For two-way stretch knits only: cotton spandex.
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McCall's 6356 Misses Tops
XSM-MED, LRG-XXL
Why not sew this top to go with your leggings? There are four options: no-sleeve, short-sleeved, off-the-shoulder and strapped. Views A, B, C and D are close-fitting through the bustline, fitted at the waistline. Views A and B have elasticized sides. View B has a lined sleeve. Views C and D are lined with elastic at the lower edge.
Suggested Fabrics: For two-way stretch knits only: jersey.
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And now for a fun pattern!
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McCall's 6368 Burp Cloth, Cloth Ribbon Toy, and Bib
Motherhood is on our minds lately! We'll be chatting with Meg McElwee on May 5 about "Sewing, Motherhood, and Other Things". Read the details here.
To get in the spirit of things, why not make this new fun pattern for the little cupcake in your life?
Suggested Fabrics: Cotton, cotton blends, novelty cotton prints flannel.
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| We're Chatting with Meg McElwee of Sew Liberated Patterns on "Sewing, Motherhood, and Other Things", on Wednesday, May 4th at 1 PM Eastern Time . | By DianeSev on 4/25/11 1:04 PM |
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We're Chatting with Meg McElwee of Sew Liberated Patterns on "Sewing, Motherhood, and Other Things", on Wednesday, May 4th at 1 PM Eastern Time (10 AM Pacific, 11 AM Mountain, Noon Central). GMT: 17:00:00. Sydney, Australia: Thursday, May 5 at 3 AM!*
Join us on Wednesday, May 4th at 1 PM Eastern Time for a chat with Meg McElwee of Sew Liberated Patterns on "Sewing, Motherhood, and Other Things".
An internationally certified Montessori teacher, Meg McElwee is the successful sewing pattern designer of Sew Liberated Patterns and the author of the Sew Liberated crafting blog, where she offers sewing tutorials and writes about motherhood and handmade projects. She is also the author of Sew Liberated: 20 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist. Her second book, Growing Up Sew Liberated, will be published in June 2011. Meg lives in North Carolina with her husband and two sons.
Meg's Sew Liberated Patterns are available on PatternReview.com.
The chat is open to all Friends of PR members. Chat instructions will be posted on the PR home page on Wednesday morning.
Can't attend the chat or not an FoPR member? E-mail us the questions you want asked, and we'll make sure that our guest gets them.
*Please double-check time conversions for your area. Eastern Time is accurate.
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| Announcing the "Mini-Wardrobe 2011" Contest Winners! | By DianeSev on 4/21/11 12:22 PM |
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"Mini-Wardrobe 2011 - Expand Your Wardrobe" Contest
Imagine being able to wake up in the morning, walk to your closet and grab today's outfit with your eyes closed...all before you've had your morning coffee!
We can envy the 59 participants in this contest, who are able to do just that because they now have a mini-wardrobe!
The object of this contest was to select one piece already in your wardrobe and to make four more pieces to match it.
Congratulations to all the participants for doing just that! Take a look at what they accomplished!
Now let's meet the winners.
First Prize (By Member Vote):
Patty the Snug Bug for her Mini-Wardrobe Entries.
Pictured: Vogue 1027 - The March Dress
Patty the Snug Bug was working on a spring wardrobe and realized if she made one more skirt, she could enter the Mini-Wardrobe contest. And so she did! She used her recycled and altered Rose Garden Cami as the centerpiece of her wardrobe.
She made 4 pieces: Simplicity 2601 - The Wheatgrass Blouse, New Look 6735 - The Polka T, the self-drafted Lotus Blossom skirt, and Vogue 1027 - the March Dress.
She chose Vogue 1027 (pictured above) because she loved the cap sleeves, the pleating at the bust and the fact that it was suited for a knit (even though, she says, "some of the instructions were a bit wackadoodle for a knit").
She made it from a mid-range poly-jersey she bought from Hancock. She calls it "slippery, difficult to serge, but impervious to wrinkles, and, most importantly, white basset hound fur!"
An integral part of her Mini-Wardrobe, she loves it, made it again in a jungle print and plans to make it in hot pink, if she can find the same fabric!
Congratulations, Patty the Snug Bug!
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Random Entry Prize
Sewshable1 for her her Mini-Wardrobe Entries.
Pictured: BurdaStyle Magazine: 05-1993-118 (Jean style shorts)
Sewshable1 discovered this contest while she was planning her granddaughter's summer wardrobe. She chose a purchased white T-shirt as the centerpiece of the Mini-Wardrobe.
To match the T-shirt, she made red denim shorts from BurdaStyle Magazine: 05-1993-118, a skirt from New Look 6030, a floral top from Burdastyle 6-1995-116, and a tie-on cami from a Japanese pattern book called Linen.
She'd always wanted to try out BurdaStyle Magazine patterns, and since her DGD is at that early teen stage and not ready for grown-up fashion and sizing, this was a perfect opportunity to sew some patterns from the magazine. The red denim shorts pictured above were her first item.
She was thrilled that the shorts were very easy to sew. They fit together perfectly! And, most importantly, when she finished sewing them, they looked like the photo in the magazine.
She says that the T-shirt goes with all the bottoms and one of the tops for a total of 10 outfits!
Congratulations, Sewshable1!
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And congratulations to all our contestants for creating such great mini-wardrobes!
Thanks to our sponsor:
We also thank PR member Pinkytoo for managing this contest.
Discuss the contest.
Look at the contest statistics.
Look at all the contest entries
Never entered a contest before? It's easy! Our contest tutorial will show you how to enter.
Check out the current contests.
Check out the 2011 contests.
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| New Kwik Sews Are Here! | By DianeSev on 4/19/11 3:36 PM |
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Announcing New Kwik Sew Patterns!
Kwik Sew chimes in with their Spring looks!
Here's their latest catalog!
And here are some looks you'll want in your wardrobe...
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Kwik Sew 3865 Women's Blouses
Sizes 1X - 2X - 3X - 4X
These fitted sleeveless blouses have front and back princess seams, front button closure, and armholes finished with bias cut bindings. The View A collar stands up in back and forms lapels on fronts. View B has a mandarin collar.
Fabrics: Designed for lightweight woven fabrics.
Suggested Fabrics: Cotton, cotton types, linen, silk, chambray, broadcloth, rayon & blends.
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Kwik Sew 3873 Misses' Dresses
Sizes XS-S-M-L-XL
Close-fitting pullover dresses have scoop necklines finished with self-fabric bindings, high waist, and flared curved skirt panels. Waist and panel seams can be sewn to be on the outside or the inside. View A has full-length sleeves and five skirt panels. View B has short sleeves and four skirt panels.
Fabrics: Designed for stretch knits only with 35% stretch across the grain.
Suggested Fabrics: Jersey, matte jersey, interlock.
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Kwik Sew 3880 Misses' Top
Sizes XS-S-M-L-XL
Pullover tops have doman sleeves and scoop neckline finished with self-fabric binding, and sleeves and bottom edge are hemmed. View A has shoulder openings finished with narrow hems.
Fabrics: Designed for stretch knits with only 25% stretch across the grain.
Suggested Fabrics: Interlock, jersey, matte jersey.
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| New Vogue Patterns Are Here! | By DianeSev on 4/14/11 2:32 PM |
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Announcing New Vogue Patterns!
Vogue is out with their special take on Spring! Check out their latest catalog to see what I mean!
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Vogue Patterns 1244 Misses' Top, Reversible Skirt and Belt
Sizes 8-14, 14-20
Designer: Koos Van Den Akker
View A is a loose-fitting, bias cut, lined top with elastic at left side seam. The view B skirt has side front inseam pockets on one side.
Suggested Fabrics: Georgette, Batiste, Charmeuse, Lightweight Broadcloth. Lining A: Stretch Mesh.
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Vogue Patterns 1245 Misses' Top
Sizes XSM-MED, LRG-XLG
Designers: Alice and Olivia
This loose-fitting top has elasticized neck and shoulders. A: Drawstring waist, elasticized sleeve. B: Elasticized waist.
Suggested Fabrics: Crepe de Chine, Georgette, Lightweight Jersey.
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Vogue Patterns 8727
Sizes 6-14,14-20
Line: Vogue Easy Options
This Vogue Easy Options gives you many options: two lengths, two skirt types, two bodice types for six possible looks. Close-fitting (through bodice), lined.
Suggested Fabrics: Sateen, Silk-like Broadcloth, Lightweight Linen, Lace.
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| The New Oliver + S Patterns Are Here! | By DianeSev on 4/8/11 3:57 PM |
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Announcing New Oliver + S Patterns!
Oliver + S has just released some new looks, perfect for the baby, toddler or boy or girl in your life!
Take a look at their latest catalog for some of the cutest fashions you've ever seen.
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Oliver + S OS024SE Seashore Sundress
Sizes 6m-4, 5-12
It’s a perfect day for a trip to the shore. This easy sundress sewing pattern features button straps, princess seams, and two almost-invisible little pockets at the dropped waist which are perfect for stashing tiny treasures.
Suggested Fabrics: Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, chambray, voile, lawn, shirting, poplin, broadcloth, silk dupioni, and linen.
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Oliver + S OS025CP Class Picnic Blouse & Shorts
Sizes 6m-4, 5-12
Are you ready for the picnic? The pattern for these comfortable and cute elastic-waist shorts includes contrast trim, mock-wrap styling, and a faux fly. The raglan-sleeve pull-on blouse includes gathers at the yokes, elastic at the shoulders, three-quarter length sleeves.
Suggested Fabrics: Blouse: Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, voile, lawn, shirting, poplin, broadcloth, and linen. Shorts, Main (Fabric A): Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, chambray, shirting, poplin, broadcloth, canvas, twill, and linen. Shorts, Facings and Trim (Fabric B): Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, voile, lawn, shirting, poplin, broadcloth, and linen.
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Oliver + S OS023FR Family Reunion Dress
Sizes 6m-4, 5-12
What are you wearing to the reunion? This charming, classic dress pattern features pintucked pleats at the front and back, a choice of button tab or ruffle embellishment at the front, and a sweet neckline. Gently gathered short sleeves and a signature hem round out this charming dress.
Suggested Fabrics: Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, voile, lawn, shirting, poplin, broadcloth, and linen.
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| A Touch of Glamour by Angela Wolf | By Angela Wolf on 4/5/11 3:30 PM |
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A Touch of Glamour
by Angela Wolf
Angela Wolf is the designer and founder behind ABO Apparel, Angela Wolf Ready-to-Wear and ABO Sport. An A-list clientele has given Angela more than fifteen years of experience dressing and fitting many diverse women and has enabled her to understand the different styles that compliment each individual woman.
Embellishment...
One of my favorite trends for the upcoming summer and fall season is creative embellishment. Lace, sheer fabric, and beading are the top three. If you ever wanted to create your own unique look with a basic pattern, now is the time to start.
I can't help but think of KOOS when I view some of the wild combinations coming down the runways. I actually had the opportunity to visit his studio in NY a few years ago. Simply amazing!
One of his techniques was the inspiration behind the two pieces you see below. These are just basic jacket and dress patterns sewn out of an Italian cotton fabric. The design you see comes from a leopard lace fabric, cut into small pieces and hand beaded onto the garment. This is just one idea you can do to your basic jacket pattern. Be creative!
Pictured: Angela Wolf Jacket and Dress, Embellished with Lace and Hand-beaded
A Touch of Silver & Gold...
Silver and gold are not just for Christmas anymore; it looks like this trend is becoming a staple in the wardrobe category for the next two seasons...from simple sequin tanks to lamé shorts. Although I will be passing on the shorts, I really like the idea of adding a little sparkle to my everyday look.
Just a few tips for sewing with sequin knit or lamé fabrics:
- Make sure you use a new sewing machine needle.
- Use a stretch needle size 10 or 12.
- Set the sewing machine stitch length 2.5 or 3.0. Sew a small swatch and check to make sure the seam is not puckering.
- Use a double needle to hem, unless you are lucky enough to have a "coverstitch" on your serger.
Pictured: Burda 7645 SHIRT/TOP
Burda 7645 would be a great pattern to try out with a sequin fabric. This look with a belt is very popular right now, but you could also tuck the tank into jeans and add a cute jacket.
Pictured: Burda 7354 T-SHIRT
This Burda Style Pattern 7354 is another great pattern right now and I would change the fabric to silk charmeuse or a printed chiffon for a completely different look.
Pictured: Vogue Patterns 8504 MISSES' TUNIC, TOP AND PANTS
With all the gorgeous sheer fabrics that are available right now, I would have a hard time passing up on Vogue 8504. Even the pants are a nice cut.
Quick Trend Update
Going into summer...
- Top colors: white, salmon, teal
- Top design: stripes (be careful with those ... check out my blog for tips)
- Top fabrics: lace, chiffon, sheer, light weight knits
- Top shoes: wedge heels and chunky heels
Going into fall...
- Top colors: I am not through all the runway shows yet, but I am seeing A LOT of grey, bronze, and emerald green
- Top design: mixing prints and novelty fabrics - think of scrapbooking on clothing or a collage!
- Top fabric: fur, leather, and lace (sounds like a great movie :))
- Hand bags in many colors
Pictured: Vogue Patterns 8651 Misses' Tunic
For those of you looking for a very easy top, try Vogue Patterns 8651 Misses' Tunic. I have a similar top in my Spring Collection out of bamboo knit. It is so comfortable and flattering!
I hope you try something new this month and always feel free to ask me any questions!
You can follow Angela Wolf on Facebook, Twitter or her blog.
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| New Simplicity Patterns Are Here! | By DianeSev on 4/4/11 2:37 PM |
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Announcing New Simplicity Patterns!
Spring, Spring, Spring! The air is full of Spring, and so are our sewing rooms!
The latest Simplicity fashions put more Spring in the air!
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Simplicity 2170 Scarves
One Size
Let's accessorize! You can make four different scarves with this pattern. View A has vertical ruffles down its length. View B has ruffled ends. View C is a fringed number, and View D fastens end-to-end for a great cowl look.
Suggested Fabrics: Silks and silk types, charmeuse, crepe de chine, laundered silks-rayons, crinkled gauze, chiffon, georgette, voile, and sandwashed silk.
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Simplicity 2182 Misses Top SUEDEsays C.F.F. Pattern
sizes 4-12, 12-20
This pattern is part of the SUEDEsays Collection and is rated "C.F.F"(= "Cool Fast Fashion"!).
This pattern has 3 views. View A is a halter-style top with long fringe on one side, a hip-revealing slanted hem, and criss-cross straps in the back. View B is a variation with T-strap back. View C is an off-the-shoulder ruffled number that skims the hips.
We'll be chatting with the designer Suede on Wednesday, April 6 at 1 PM Eastern Time. The chat is open to all Friends of PR members.
Read the details about the upcoming chat with Suede.*
Suggested Fabrics: For stretch-knits only. Jerseys, stretch velvet, velour, two-way stretch, and novelty knit fabrics.
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Simplicity 2186 Misses' Skirts
Sizes 6-14, 16-24
We're finally getting to skirt weather! This pattern from Simplicity gives you four different styles to choose from. View A shows a curved seam below the hip with a gathered skirt and handkerchief pleat in front. View B is the same, in a shorter length. View C sports an extension ruffle, cut on the bias. View D is a shorter shirt, plain, without a ruffled hem.
Suggested Fabrics: Batiks, silks and silk types, charmeuse, challis, gauze, crinkled gauze, voile, georgette, double georgette, and handkerchief linen.
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Not a typo on our part! Pattern back reads that way! :(
5/2/11 11:54 AM
I look forward to the day when the big companies put all the sizes in one envelope. I do hope that missing out size 16 altogether is a typo. Because its certainly pretty dopey. There would be a lot of women who are 12-14 on top and 16-18 on bottom. You can guarantee they wont choose any of the patterns with a Sizes 6-14, 18W-24W split.
4/29/11 1:43 AM
Umm...size 16 appears to be missing! Pft to McCalls.
4/28/11 7:25 PM