McCall's For February!

This booklet from McCall's isn't dated, but I'm assuming it is from the late 60s or very early 70s.  Let's see what fashion looks are waiting for us!

McCall's 9580

This sweet illustration on the cover has touches of Art Nouveau.  Don't you think McCall's 9580 is such an easy and cute outfit to sew?  Great for juniors, even today's juniors!

Some similar looks from teamies:

1.)  McCall's 9398; Redcurlz's

2.)  McCall's 2722; Vintage Needle Finds

3.)  McCall's 3222; Roma's Maison

McCalls 9577; 9604; 9589

Spiffy coats with matching dresses, so gorgeous for the well-together lady!  The princess seaming on some of these is always figure flattering and pretty much eternally stylish.

Some similar looks:

1.)  Spaeda 72060; Retroactive Future
2.)  Vogue 9011; Denisecraft
3.)  Simplicity 5928; Sydcam123

McCall's 9599; 9608; 9572; 9567

Playful, youthful styles are the look this year!  Free and fun looks... again, with a timeless quality if you ask me.

Some similar patterns:

1.)  McCall's 2653; So Vintage on Etsy
2.)  McCall's 3264; Jeanie's Shop
3.)  McCall's 2257; Fancywork

McCall's 9594; 9591; 9560; 9562

More oh-so-cute looks and very sweet.  Easy to make!!

You're in luck, because Redcurlz's has McCall's 9591 in stock right now. :)

Other cute outfits can be had with similar patterns:

1.)  McCall's 4021; Bluetree Sewing Studio
2.)  McCall's 2941; Cloe's Closet
3.)  McCall's 9715; People Packages

McCall's 9571; 9569

Soft dresses with a relaxed air.. comfort and beauty all in one.

Do you like these similar styles?

1.)  Simplicity 9105; Retroactive Future
2.)  Butterick 4430; California Sunset
3.)  Simplicity 7025; Clutterina's Shop

McCall's 9576

How about a cute coatdress?  Dig those interesting lines and seam interest.  Vintage Needle Finds has it in stock, and it comes with a lot of other great pieces including a jacket, dress, and ascot.

McCall's 9581

Running away in style on the back page!  Oh, and I love that blouse with the Grecian-like cording trim wrapped about the bodice.

How about some similar pants for your exiting in style?

1.)  Simplicity 7954; Vogue Vixens

2.)  McCall's 3346; Sew Betty & Dot

3.)  McCall's 9710; Grandma Made With Love

Well, that's all for now!  I hope you are enjoying your February. :)

Simplicity Welcomes October, 1968!

This week, let's take a look at the styles from Simplicity, October 1968!  The first week of October is here and a chill is in the air.  What better way to celebrate the changing seasons than to sew something special for your autumn wardrobe? :)

I'm sure you'll love these fun mod styles.

Simplicity 7872/7848 & Simplicity 7889

Look at the cute collared dress on the cover!  Red, white, and blue!  Very cute and very mod'ern!  Pattern Patter Team members have some similar styles in stock:

1.)   Butterick 9537; Fragolina

2.)   Butterick 4680; Sandritocat

3.)   Vogue 6511; Neverwares

And how about that super-mod suit?  Doesn't he look just like Ken?  A jacket with no collar!  Both this pattern and style of jacket are pretty hard to find.

1.)  Vogue 1753; The Granny Squared

2.)  McCall's 9636; Fancywork

Simplicity 7850 & 7845

Maybe you'd like to make a bright blue dress to liven up those gray autumn skies?  You can't miss with this cute dress with a  pocket... dress it up with whatever belt you want.  Simplicity 7850 is in stock at Vogue Vixens! 

Simplicity 7854, 7842, 7853, 7860

Collarless was a trend, and Simplicity 7860 with it's cool shoulder interest is in stock at Sydcam 123. You can colorblock it too!

Nothing says fall like a coatdress and you can get similar styles right now!

1.)  Vogue 7016; Fancywork
2.)  Vogue 2147; Sew As It Was Patterns
3.)  Butterick 3438; Mbchills
4.)  Vogue 2159; Find Crafty Patterns

Simplicity 7852, 7847, 7867

These little dresses are so cute and really will never go out of style.  You can wear one today with some cozy tights and be well suited for the office or school.  Add a belt, or not!  Oh, and they're EASY to make!

Here's some similar looks from the Pattern Patter Team:

1.)  Simplicity 7510; Smiling Cat Vintage
2.)  Butterick 5913; Purple Plaid Penguin
3.)  Simplicity 6868; Retroactive Future
4.)  Style 2704; Stitching By Numbers

Simplicity 7846, 7849, 7857, 7876

A collar is nice, and Simplicity 7849 in stock right now at Retroactive Future and We Are Vintage Sewing.

I think 7857 looks a little punk, don't you think?  Here's some similar looks you can totally rock:

1.)  Mail Order A566; Erika With A K Vintage
2.)  Vogue 2432; Sew As It Was Patterns
3.)  Simplicity 8586; Redcurlz's Patterns
4.)  Vogue 1919; Grey Dog Vintage

Simplicity 7861, 7851, 7863, 7870

A matching coat-and-dress combo is great for the fall... or in the spring for a lovely Easter look! Charming matching outfit Simplicity 7861 in stock at Retroactive Future.

1.)  Simplicity 5152; Frisky Scissors
2.)  Vogue 1517; So Vintage on Etsy
3.)  McCall's 9601; Sandritocat

Simplicity 7886, 7884, 7883, 7887, 7885

Of course, the kids have to have some fun!   Don't you love the scallops on Simplicity 7886?  What about the boy's version of a nehru suit?

Again, I feel like these would make some great outfits for Easter as well as fall.  Simplicity 7887 with it's charming coat is in stock at Clutterina's Shop.

1.)  Simplicity 7966; Grandma Made With Love
2.)  Butterick 2647; Pitter Pattern Place
3.)  McCall's 9158; Roma's Maison
4.)  Butterick 3023; Mbchills
5.)  Simplicity 8172; Jeanie's Shop

Here's a similar boy's Nehru suit, in stock at People Packages and We Are Vintage Sewing

Simplicity 7866

And CAPES!   Did you know capes are really hot for this Fall?  You simply have to add one to your wardrobe, and it's easy to make one for yourself!  Simplicity 7866 in stock at Redcurlz's Patterns.

Check out some other great cape patterns from the team!

1.)  New Look 6658; DRC Rose Patterns

2.)  Simplicity 6680; Patterns New 2 U

3.)  Butterick 6542; Fancywork

4.)  Vogue 7231; Sew Betty and Dot

5.)  Simplicity 7544; People Packages

Simplicity 7843

It's EASY to make a new dress when there's removable collar and cuffs!!  Like it says, can you believe this is just one dress?  Change out with a wig or hairpiece and you'll look like a whole new person in a whole new dress. :)

Here's some collars and cuffs from the team!

1.)  McCall's 2404; Erika with a K
2.)  Vogue 1815; Vogue Vixens
3.)  Simplicity 3078; Sew Betty and Dot

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I hope you enjoyed this look back at October, 1968!  Do you like the patterns I picked?

Please visit all the lovely shops of the Pattern Patter Team to make your MOD daydreams come true!

Back To School With McCall's!

How about an actual Back to School pattern booklet for that first week of September?   Labor Day's past and it's officially time for school!

Unfortunately, this booklet from McCall's is undated, but only says it's from September.  I'm guessing it's early 1970s or very late 1960s.  

The cover features this cute jumper dress with knee socks and a blouse with a big collar.  And how about those chunky pilgrim heels?  (McCall's 2040)

Here's some similar patterns from the Pattern Patter Team:

#1.)  Simplicity 5913; Fancywork
#2.)  Simplicity 8976; Retroactive Future
#3.)  McCall's 2901; Purple Plaid Penguin

Jumpers are always great for fall!  You can keep warm and look cute, too.  I still wear them to work!  Pair them with tights or socks and whatever blouse style you like best.

Here we see McCall's 2027/2028, which has handy pockets and a deep V neckline.  On the next page, McCall's 2347 features contrasting collar and cuffs which are very girlish and sweet.

Some similar patterns from the team:

#1.)  Simplicity 8034; Bluetree Sewing Studio
#2.)  McCall's 9552; Atomic Regeneration
#3.)  Simplicity 6628; Jeanie's Shop

And some similar girlish patterns with contrasting collars and cuffs:

#1.)  Simplicity 5152; Pattern Memories
#2.)  Simplicity 5450; Retroactive Future
#3.)  Simplicity 9803; Purple Plaid Penguin

More fun jumpers!  McCall's 2060 has a V-neckline again, while McCall's 2020 has a bib-style.  Still very wearable!   Maybe not quite as currently fashionable is McCall's 2077, with it's vest buttoned to some really pleated pants!  Space age look of the future!!

Similar patterns from the Pattern Patter Team:

#1.)  Simplicity 8408; Clutterina's Shop
#2.)  McCall's 2481; Sydcam 123
#3.)  Simplicity 9776; People Packages

#1.)  Simplicity 5852; Sandritocat
#2.)  Simplicity 6284; People Packages
#3.)  McCall's 3349; Jeanie's Shop

Fun Mix-and-Match Separates are featured in McCall's 2607/2018 and McCall's 2001.  Could you add these to your fall wardrobe?  More chunky heels and knee socks!

Some similar 70s Mix-And Match autumn looks from the Pattern Patter Team:

#1.)  Simplicity 8694; Atomic Regeneration
#2.)  Vogue 7515; Fancywork
#3.)  Simplicity 6103; Frisky Scissors

Such a sweet contrast collar (and a neat design) in McCall's 2051!  A simple, easy-to-wear look in 2041.  Girlish ruffles and frills in McCall's 2078, gotta love it!  Still very wearable today... I'd wear it anyway.  A hint at even MORE ruffles that would grace the front of blouses in the later part of the 70s.

Some similar looks from team members:

#1.) Vogue 7807; Grey Dog Vintage
#2.)  McCall's 9366; Pattern Matters
#3.)  McCall's 3094; Laguna Lane
#4.)  Simplicity 4544; Sydcam 123

WOW!  Check those pants and pigtails!  Groovy McCall's 2057 and 2068 will give you that 70s wardrobe look.

Teamies have similar patterns!

#1.)  Butterick 6819; Erika With A K

#2.)  McCall's 9756; Pengy Patterns

#3.)  McCall's 4422; Smiling Cat Vintage

#4.)  Butterick 3628; Grandma Made With Love

Finally the back features McCall's 2074, a fun plaid jumper that's great for any girl for Back to School!  Very easy, make a lot of them!

Some similar patterns from Pattern Patter Team members:

#1.) Butterick 3235; Fancywork

#2.) McCall's 2033; Sandritocat

#3.)  Simplicity 7370; Redcurlz's Patterns

#4.)  Simplicity 9854; Keepsakes Studio

WOW!

I'm pretty exhausted from looking up all those patterns, but I hope I gave you some ideas for fall sewing fun!

Maybe some of these looks are out of style, but I know you creative people can find ways to bring them into the 21st Century!

Which look do you like best?  

Be sure to visit all the shops of the Pattern Patter Team!

Until next time... :)