Oh boy, so I still have a LOT of unpacking to do before I can sew again. But we’re here; we’re in Wichita (just in time for some street flooding, which we avoided, but still! Hello Rain!), and mid-moving, McCall’s and Vogue came out with stuff for fall. I couldn’t let this release go without saying something, and you know, there’s a lot to say. I’m still waiting to see what Butterick comes out with. Needless to say, when there’s a sale at the fabric stores on patterns, there will be a few that I may pick up. Because you know, packing over 2000 paper patterns wasn’t enough work…or something.
Let’s start with the McCall’s early fall release
I’m actually going to start with the patterns I had a “WHAAAA???” reaction to…like this one: McCall’s 7211:
Um… I’m just going to leave that right there.
This one, McCall’s 7178 should be captioned, “Grandma called, she wants her bellbottoms back.”
The kids are seriously cute though.
McCall’s 7181 is a cute top gone wrong.
I mean, what a peplum top that doesn’t hit in the right place *really* needs is a bow on one shoulder in an ill-matching fabric.
And one more, then I promise, I’ll stop picking on the kids’ patterns. Let me present McCall’s 7179:
“Mom made me this dress out of the random scraps she had hanging out from that quilt she made Aunt Edna last month.”
McCall’s 7206:
Chandler called. He wants his shirt back.
If you’re having trouble hiding adult diapers, you may want to consider 7203:
I mean???? Saggy butt, and that lovely teletubby effect we all want when wearing clothes. NOT!
Might I suggest making it in an orange color?
Wait…
7194 isn’t just a top, it’s also a napkin for when you dine in a restaurant.
And View D is perfect for the woman who wanted to be in Ice Capades.
Not sure if the problem with McCall’s 7191 is the pattern or the execution buuuut…
It’s a very odd fit around the arms and sides.
I’ve liked the Archive releases until I saw this one. McCall’s 7190:
It’s just a bit too costume-y for my taste.
Now for the few I’ll pick up:
McCall’s 7184: – both the women’s and kids’ sizes
I’d do it in a different fabric, of course, but I adore the matching outfits here. Too much cute!
McCall’s 7204:
Love it! I think I could adapt this for maternity wear.
And now…onto the Vogue fall pattern releases
I’m not sure where to start here… I think I’ll start with the ones that make me scratch my head.
Vogue 1458
Ummmmm….WHAT????
Vogue 1457
Is it a scuba suit? Is it a dress? What is it?
Vogue 1461
Alicia Silverstone called. She would like her Clueless costume back.
Vogue 1462
Because giant boob pockets are flattering on a sheer shirt…or something.
Vogue 9122
Ummm…. I don’t even know what to say about this thing. The neck yoke? What is she holding? It’s just all bad.
Vogue 9128
I didn’t know that holster-chic was a thing.
Vogue 9129
The sloppy peplum look
Vogue 9142
Ummmmm…what?
Vogue 9144
I don’t even know…but they are staring at me, and that totally creeps me out.
Now…for the ones I’ll probably pick up.
Vogue 9141
Because: Cute. And a great little dress for Thanksgiving 🙂
Vogue 9124
I didn’t like this one at first, but it grew on me.
Vogue 9126
Oh Vintage Vogue…
Vogue 9127
Yup…you know me well…
Vogue 1467
I’m actually, to be honest, on the fence about this. I’m not sure the double breasted look would be good on my curvy body. I’ll have to try on such a coat first, when I’m not 18 weeks pregnant 😛 to see.
Vogue 1460
I love this. I will probably alter the neckline just a little bit though.
Which of the patterns did you think were great? Bottom feeders? Post your thoughts in the comments.
