Friday, 2 August 2013

Sewing pattern audit - old and new

I may have sworn off the actual sewing for a while (17 days to go...) but I have been cheating a leeeeetle bit. I've been tracing some vintage patterns and having a little audit of my tiny sewing pattern collection.

here goes:
New Look 6070. Haven't made this yet. Not top of the list, but could be nice NOT made out of pink leopardprint...











New Look 6144. Haven't made this either. I like the neckline detail and the different options.

New Look 6123. Nope, haven't made this either but this is towards the top of the list. This was free with Sew Easy. I will not be doing the frills. I've spotted some great versions online, so when I am ready to sew this I


Simplicity 2444. Beloved of sewing Bloggers world-wide. I have made this. Like it but not a big fan of the big skirt. I think I'm more of a shift dress kind of girl.

Simplicity 1913. This was another freebie. Looks a bit fuddy duddy. Maybe it's the model's big hair. But it has Princess seams, which I quite like. I will have a look at what other people have created from the pattern for inspiration.



Simplicity 1796. This was actually my very first attempt at dressmaking and it was a disaster. I chose some hideous fabric and attempted the wrap dress version. In the seam-ripper pile. I was going to ditch the pattern but.... I have a feeling that with the right fabric that wrap dress might be quite useful. We shall see.

Simplicity 2281. I definitely want to have a go at this one. The red version is calling me and I like the long-sleeved grey version too. This calls for a lovely drapey fabric. On the project list for the autumn. Maybe a birthday present to myself!

Simplicity 4254. This is a lovely pattern cover. I made the version in blue with the pencil skirt out of a peacock fabric. I haven't posted pictures yet as it has gone back into the pile for some alterations. However, I will post it as it is to show the alterations I want to carry out.
Simplicity 5960. I picked this up in a charity shop. Cute Sixties tunic. I have some quite similar Boden dresses that are really versatile with leggings. I've traced this pattern as it is quite old. Maybe one to make in a super-soft corduroy or chambray.

Simplicity 5850. I love the maxi dress. It reminds me of a picture of my mum from the late 60s/early 70s. I would love to find some crazy psychedelic fabric and make this. Not sure I'm brave enough though! I have traced this pattern.











Simplicity 9651. And finally! Another charity shop find. One day I will make my son that jaunty chequered jacket, with co-ordinating slacks and waistcoat... 

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