Showing posts with label coat patterns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coat patterns. Show all posts

Monday, September 14, 2015

Autumn Looks From the Pattern Patter Team



Maybe you don't want to think about it... but autumn is on the way on this half of the planet!

Here are some great looks you can get from the Pattern Patter Team right NOW to spice up your fall wardrobe.  (Everyone ready for pumpkin spice everything?)  Oh, and some great patterns for fall crafts, too!

McCall's 8329

This adorable pattern to make some soft sculpture scarecrow kids sitting on sweet patchwork pumpkins is available right now from Find Crafty Patterns.

Butterick 5012

This gorgeous suit with couture detail will keep you absolutely fashionable this autumn, available now from Sew Vintage on Etsy.

Kwik Sew 509

Ready for some football?  This adorable pattern is great for sewing, but also for the terrific graphic.  It would look neat framed in a boy's room or in your sports-watching mancave. :)  Get it now from Jersey Girl Patterns.

Butterick 6800

Why not make a special holiday table this year for Thanksgiving?  Everyone will be impressed and they will be heirloom decorations for years to come.   Try it now from Wits End Design.

McCall's 2118

A beautiful cape will make you stand out, and will never become unstylish.  Pick it up now in Grey Dog Vintage's shop.


McCall's 5947

Why not decorate the whole household with this pattern from Keepsakes Studio?  Really pretty!  Great gift idea too.

Simplicity 8022
You can make some sweet scarecrow dolls with this pattern from Clutterina.

McCall's 2945

A whole new way to decorate your pumpkin!  You can make soup with it afterwards. :)  Kids will love this!  Get it now at Wits End Design.

McCall's 2703

These fall looks are pretty timeless!  Great for school or the office.  Staples for any gal's wardrobe.  Available now at Redcurlz's Patterns!

McCall's 5492
An heirloom turkey and pumpkin for your table, you can pick it up at The Granny Squared.

McCall's 2677

More classic looks for fall from Laguna Lane.

McCall's 3780

More beautiful fall decorations from Lonestar Blondie!  Another great gift idea.. why not take one to your Thanksgiving dinner host or hostess as a present?

McCall's 2770
Another beautiful cape, perfect for your autumn wardrobe or your steampunk Halloween costume!  You can pick up your copy at Smiling Cat Vintage.

Vogue 7460
These hats will make you stand out on a dreary autumn day. :)  Vogue Vixens has it waiting for you!




Everything you need to dress up your autumn look in this amazing pattern from DRC Rose Patterns.  Make a bag, cape, scarf, vest, cape, hat!   Great gift ideas here, too.

Vogue 8672

Sassy fall jackets are good from casual to dressy... make yours today with this pattern from Cloe's Closet.

McCall's 9019

Chilly weather basics that just can't miss!  Pretty Pattern Shop has it for you. :)

McCall's 4234

Don't forget the kids!  These easy fleece outfits are great for school or a chilly football game.  Check 'em out at Pitter Pattern Place.

McCall's 9900

Trust me when I say that every vintage girl needs one of these in her wardrobe!  Make it up in a nice woven or woolen and you'll look like a million bucks.  I wore mine all last year, and you can make one too with this pattern from Frisky Scissors!


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I hope I've inspired your sewing goals for autumn!  Let us know which one you like best, and be sure to let us know if you make any of the above designs. :)

Any weather is tolerable when you make it yourself!









Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Focus On: Formal Outerwear

By Sherri of Sew Betty and Dot

In keeping with the Pattern Patter team's festive treasury focus this month--Holiday Cocktail Party-let's take a look at all the ways you can cover up--and MAYBE stay warm--on the way to your party. I say "maybe" stay warm because some of these are really more decorative than practical. Doesn't that define fashion, in a certain sense?

The focus here is on capes, capelets, shawls, stoles, boleros, and long or opera coats. I'll look at more practical outerwear in a future post.

A (very) brief history of capes: everyone, men and women, used to wear cloaks, long (to the feet) and shapeless garments with slits for one's arms--in early days, these cloaks often doubled as people's blankets. Cloaks began to be more structured garments, and they developed collars and a piece that draped over the shoulders: the cape.

As women's fashions became more exuberant--especially the sleeves and the skirt shape--the cloak began to be shorter. Think of the bustle: cloaks would have hidden that feature (and made women look even more odd, with a bustle causing the cloak to protrude in the back).

Left: Man's cloak, French, 1580-1600, V&A Museum, from commons.wikimedia.com
Center: Spanish cloaks from 1848 English tailoring guide, from BlackTieGuide.com
Right: Woman's cape, English, 1830. Courtesy LACMA, from commons.wikimedia.org

What patterns are available for YOU to use to make your own formalwear cover-up? Check it out!

As always, please click on the images to enlarge them to see more detail.

Captivating capes and capelets:


Top row: Simplicity 3986: PinkPolkaDotButton

Stunning stoles and shawls:


Beautiful boleros:

And finally, some fascinating formal coats (and let's not forget the dolls!):

How do YOU stay warm when you're dressed in your party frock? Tell us in the comments! 

I have to admit that I did once go to the L.A. Opera in a Max Studio long dress, Doc Martens, and a black motorcycle jacket. Ahem. It WAS the early 1980s!

Please be sure to shop with the team on Black Friday...lots of shops will be having smokin' sales, so stay tuned!