Capes!

I don't know about everyone out there... but I'm currently stuck inside for a while due to a whopping 21 inches of snow dumped by Winter Storm Jonas!   Looking out at all snowy weather got me thinking about winter sewing patterns.

When bundling up for the chilly weather, why not be unique?  Why not try a fashionable cape? :)

They're very in this season and the Pattern Patter Team has a large variety you can choose from.  Timeless in style, any era of pattern can be used today and still look up-to-the-minute.

And of course, when stuck inside... it's always the best time for sewing!

Let's see what we can find.

Vogue 7891

Cloe's Closet has this truly elegant cape in stock!  In the long or short version, suitable for the most dressy affair.  Not going to the opera or theatre?  Why not dress like it anyway? :)

Vogue 9091

This one, from Roma's Maison is really something special.  You can have a beautiful cape that matches your professional ensemble.  Take off your cape for a lovely office look.  Sure to have your co-workers buzzing.  (Also in stock at Linda Kay Designs and Redcurlzs)

New Look 6658

For a more modern look, how about this neat cape-and-hat combo from DRCRose Patterns?  It also includes a scarf and a handbag... pretty great gift ideas.  Looks sharp!

Simplicity 9211

Another fabulous coordinating ensemble is here from So Sew Some.  Make it with a skirt or pants.. it still looks stylish and will keep you warm.  (Also in stock at Find Crafty Patterns.)

Vogue 9048

Holy elegance!  This gown-and-cape combo from Eleanor Meriwether is certainly perfect for your most dressy affair.  You could wear it to the Oscars, no kidding!

McCall 7179

And speaking of vintage elegance, this cape is sure to be warm and dressy.  What a stunning pattern! From So Vintage on Etsy.

Simplicity 5199

This cape from Laguna Lane is certainly a fancy affair.  The hooded version might be just perfect for your Steampunk or Renaissance Fair look.

McCall's 7895

Many varieties of capes you can make in a jiffy with this 2-Hour pattern from Magnolia's Sewing Basket.  From sportier to elegant.  (Also in stock at Cloe's Closet.)

Simplicity 6635

As a pattern collector, sometimes I think Simplicity's E.S.P. (Extra Sure Patterns) line is a little.. I don't know.. boring?  But this pattern is anything but!  One of the nicest E.S.P. designs I've seen, and you can buy it at Neverwares.  (Also available at Find Crafty Patterns.)

Butterick 5987

Very dramatic and also good for your cosplay, steampunk or renaissance fair creation is this pattern from The Granny Squared.   I love a hooded cape!

Simplicity 6630

And here's another hooded cape, and this one is reversible!  Two outfits in one!  Get it at Sandritocat.

Vogue 2231

Holy moly!  If you want to look REALLY stylish, how about this classy number from Pucci?!  A rare pattern, in stock at Fragolina.  (Also in stock at MBChills and Fancywork)

Floradora Presents has this very unusual (and rare!) 1930s cape pattern from Butterick.  The sleek lines and dramatic tailoring are a real treat.

Tailor's Guide Co.

This special pattern is made for reenactment and costume purposes, but is perfect for keeping you warm this winter!  At Vintage Needle Finds.

Butterick 3041

Don't forget the little ones!!  This cute girls' cape is perfect for keeping warm or a Little Red Riding Hood costume. :)  At Find Crafty Patterns.  

McCall's 4550

Also, don't forget the guys!  You'd have to be a pretty classy dude to wear this out this winter, but I have faith you're out there somewhere!  Of course, also great for your cosplay and costuming pleasure. :)   From Retroactive Future.

Simplicity 8386

Oh!  And don't forget your dog!!!  A matching cape and dog-coat combo is really darn cute!  At Clutterina. 

Simplicity 9226

Here's an easy pattern that is also reversible!  How cute and fun.  Designed for teens/juniors, but wearable by adults, too!  At Knightcloth.  (Also in stock at We Are Vintage Sewing),

Vogue 2402

OH WOW, this unbelievable Sybil Connolly designer pattern is in stock at Kinsey Sue.  It also comes with the hat and dress.  Totally Carnaby Street, but totally perfect for anyone's stylish, retro wardrobe.  

McCall's 3966

I love this (also reversible) cape pattern from MBChills!  It is a Halston Original, and I love the dog on the envelope, too.

That's about all for now!  Do you have a cape?  I wore them in high school to be cool, or something. (I wasn't really cool at in the least, but capes are still cool.)  Maybe I'll give them another try.  They are pretty glamorous if you ask me.  (They don't spoil your outfit!)

Please check out ALL the great cape patterns from the 

Pattern Patter Team!!

Looks From Vogue - December 1962!

As a little holiday treat.. how about some looks from Vogue... December 1962!   These sweet looks are sure to please!

Look at the cute cover design with whimsical holiday ornaments and Big Ben & the Eiffel Tower. :) Also, rather difficult to see on the cover is Vogue Paris Original 1200 by Pierre Cardin.

Vogue 5752, 5751, 5753, 5754

Easy elegance in these lovely fashions!  Which one do you like best?  So Vintage On Etsy  has Vogue 5753 in stock.. it's a super-classy dress!  Here's some more similar patterns from the Pattern Patter Team:

1.)  Vogue 6162; Violet Crown Emporium

2.)  Vogue 6885; Mbchills

3.)  Vogue 5905; Retroactive Future

Vogue 1197, Vogue 1195

Here's super-chic designer looks from John Cavanagh and Nina Ricci!  That hood is something else!!

So Vintage on Etsy has Vogue 1195 in stock and it is a beauuuuty!  Wow wheee!

Here's some looks from the same designers:

1.)  Vogue 1501 by Nina Ricci; Redcurlzs

2.)  Vogue 1331 by John Cavanagh; Fragolina

3.)  Vogue 1192 by John Cavanagh; Sew As It Was Patterns

Vogue 1199, 5647, 1196

Here Vogue offers your whole holiday wardrobe... designer, of course!  On the left by Jacques Griffe, in the middle, "Easy to Make", and on the right by Jacques Heim.  Rare patterns for sure!  You can see how fashion-forward Vogue was.. already giving us a hint of "Mod" in 1962.

Here's some fashions from the same designers:

1.)  Vogue 1232; Griffe; So Sew Some
2.)  Vogue 1574; Heim; So Vintage on Etsy
3.)  Vogue 1497; Griffe; Grey Dog Vintage
4.)  Vogue 1427; Heim; Purple Plaid Penguin

Vogue 1198, 1194

More class than you can shake a stick at with these looks from Ronald Paterson of England and Pierre Cardin.

Some looks from the same designers:

1.)  Vogue 1391; Paterson; Sew As It Was Patterns
2.)  Vogue 1142; Cardin; Whatnot Gems
3.)  Vogue 1410; Paterson; So Vintage on Etsy
4.)  Vogue 2075; Cardin; Erika With A K

Vogue 5758; 5759; 5756

More easy-sew elegance!  Here's some similar patterns from our team.

1.)  Vogue 9615; Fancywork
2.)  Vogue 5972; Frisky Scissors
3.)  Vogue 5542; Sydcam 123
4.)  Vogue 5612; Sandritocat

Vogue 5755

Another amazing hooded number, Vogue says it has "flapper" style, "great for campus or country."  Great for anything, if you ask me!

More cool outfits with hoods from the team:

1.)  Vogue 8154; Mbchills

2.)  Vogue 5853; So Vintage On Etsy

3.)  Vogue 5483; Fragolina

4.)  Simplicity 4932; Redcurlzs

Vogue 5757

On the back cover, Vogue suggests brocade for your holiday parties!

Well, that's about all for now!  Don't you like the cute illustrations?

Designer Looks from Vogue... November 1960

Vogue November 1960 - Designer Looks

Let's welcome November with some super-classy looks from VOGUE!

Vogue 1543

Here is the lovely Vogue 1543 a designer evening coat and dress combination with ultimate class by the House of PATOU.   Patou himself died young in 1936, so this was designed by one of several in-house designers who took over the fashion line after his death.  The catalog calls that interesting seaming "Sunburst seaming" and the pattern sold for a whopping $5.  What gal wouldn't feel glamorous in this?  It's red-carpet worthy!

Here are some House of Patou patterns from the Pattern Patter Team:

1.)  Vogue 1358 from Wits End Design.
2.)  Vogue 1482 from Grey Dog Vintage
3.)  Vogue 1461 from Sydcam 123

Vogue 1536 and 1535

Here we have Vogue 1536 by SIMONETTA and Vogue 1535 by LANVIN.  The brochure says they're perfect for a night at the theatre... what do you think?  Glamorous indeed!

Simonetta, a designer in her own right (and a duchess, but that's another story) was married to another couture designer, Fabiani.  Of course, Fabiani also had patterns for Vogue and remains incredibly popular!  Lanvin died in the 1940s but her fashion house continued with house designers.

Here are some Simonetta patterns from team members:

1.)  Vogue 1954 from Redcurlz's
2.)   Spaeda S-215 from DRC Rose Patterns
3.)  Vogue 1090 from Sew As It Was Patterns

Here are some Lanvin patterns from team members:

1.)  Vogue 1213 from People Packages
2.)  Vogue 1395 from Purple Plaid Penguin
3.)  Vogue 1602 from Bluetree Sewing Studio

Vogue 1532

Here is Vogue 1532, a classy suit from BALMAIN.  His fashion house was founded in the 1940s and he was called The King of French Fashion.

Here are some Balmain looks from Pattern Patter Team members:

1.)  Vogue 2060 from Erika with a K Vintage
2.)  Vogue 2845 from Pretty Pattern Shop
3.)  Vogue 2827 from Cloe's Closet

Vogue 1540

Look at those fabulous lines!  The designer touch is evident in Vogue 1540, a coat and dress combo from HEIM.

Heim died in 1967 and his fashion house closed shortly later in 1969.  

Here are some Heim fashions:

1.)  Vogue 1919 from Purple Plaid Penguin and Grey Dog Vintage
2.)  Vogue 1427 from Purple Plaid Penguin

Vogue 1542

Vogue 1542 is a 4-piece suit combo from RICCI. Ricci was an Italian designer and passed away in 1970, but her fashion house continues.

Here are some looks from Ricci:

1.)  Vogue 2789 from Retroactive Future
2.)  Vogue 1501 from Redcurlz's
3.)  Vogue 1376 from Mbchills

Vogue 1544

Look at how versatile Vogue 1544 is!  You can wear it as an evening dress, resort dress, or day dress.

Vogue 1545

Vogue 1545 is equally lovely.. with figure-flattering princess seams and 5 variations in one pattern!  This will never go out of style.

Here's some similar patterns!

1.)  McCall's 2031 from Vogue Vixens

2.)  Simplicity 6701 from Pengy Patterns

3.)  Grit 8246 from Fragolina

4.)  Butterick 4795 from Sandritocat

Vogue 6615

On the back cover Vogue 6615 is featured.  A pretty great wrap coat!  Great for your wardrobe then and now.  You can see the slightest hint of the coming "mod" trend in that hat!

Here are some wrap coats you can make right now!

1.)  Simplicity 8854 from Vintage Needle Finds

2.)  Knitting pattern from Pattern Memories

3.)  Vogue 5089 from Erika with a K Vintage

WOW!

What a beautiful way to waltz into autumn. :)  I hope you'll share!  Let us know what featured designer you like best.