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Eileen Fisher Where Can I Find Patterns for These Garments?
tofer Member since 4/3/07 Posts: 4	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/6/09 2:10 AM Everything in the Eileen Fisher line looks so relaxed and uncomplicated. Do commercial patterns exist that would allow someone to replicate these garments?
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7401	Login to reply to this post In reply to tofer Like this post Date: 5/6/09 3:46 AM Sure. Have you looked at Textile Studio patterns or Loes Hinse's patterns? There are also many patterns in Burda and the American Big Four that could easily be adapted. I think the trick is more in getting the right fabrics to showcase these simple garments (Fisher uses a lot of silk and a lightweight linen knit that is almost impossible to find here).
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6990	Login to reply to this post In reply to tofer Like this post Date: 5/6/09 8:20 AM They are simple lines, and what you would find anywhere else. I've seen these same styles in Kwik Sew. She apparently uses a lot of silk, which will make for the drapeyness and flow. It's interesting looking at her things listed on the Nordstrom's site. I used to shop there alot, when I was working and one of Eileen's tops was about what I paid for a whole outfit. But that was a while back--times have certainly changed! ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
Everyday Sewist Advanced Beginner TX USA Member since 9/14/02 Posts: 2707	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/6/09 9:21 AM I have seen styles very similar to hers (sometimes exactly the same) in Kwik Sew, Loes Hinse, and The Sewing Workshop patterns. Sometimes Vogue has similar patterns too. Her lines are actually very simple. It's all about the fabric and the drape. Her fabrics are not very easy to find--I think she has a lot of them specially made-- but rayon or silk crepes, lightweight linens, fine wool knits, and the best cotton-lycra knits would probably work well. ------
nancy2001   Advanced AL USA Member since 12/3/05 Posts: 6113	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/6/09 12:18 PM I've seen many styles in Vogue and also Christine Jonson. ------ The essence of life is statistical improbability on a colossal scale. Richard Dawkins
sewdawnyme Member since 1/15/13 Posts: 1	Login to reply to this post In reply to tofer << Like this post Date: 1/15/13 10:58 PM Great question. Any responses that have been useful?
EleanorSews   Advanced MI USA Member since 7/26/07 Posts: 3756 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/15/13 11:11 PM SImple Modern Sewing Check out this book. The 8 pieces are similar in character to Eileen Fisher clothing. ------ "We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are." Anais Nin "Attitude is the difference between an adventure and an ordeal." unknown
jannw   Intermediate WA USA Member since 9/3/06 Posts: 7392	Login to reply to this post In reply to tofer << Like this post Date: 1/15/13 11:18 PM This thread from last summer may be helpful to you. Eileen Fisher fabrics and patterns ------ 2009-113.25 yds 2010-115.5 2011-80.25+30+donated 2012 86.3 yds.. 2013 21.0 Everyone who sews seriously has a stockpile of fabrics, because it is natural to purchase more than can be sewn in any one season" Singer, Timesaving Sewing, 1987

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