My coat patterns have arrived! All three coat/jacket patterns I'm considering for the coat sew-along are now in my possession and I am really looking forward to reading through the instructions tonight so that I can make an informed choice. It'll be hard because I really like them all.
Speaking of patterns, I have also been visiting LanetzLiving regularly lately and today I found some real treasures. (I don't mind sharing because they're already on their way to my mailbox.)
This one caught my eye first. There's something so simple about that pink dress and yet so elegant. I love the sleeve band detail.
Next came this blouse pattern - check out the neckline treatment on View A. I am definitely going to make this one sometime soon.
And last but not least, this lovely dress that at first sight looks so prim and proper, and it's only when you look closely that you notice the details: pretty round back yoke, gathered bloused back, convertible collar, wide cuffs with two buttons...
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Thank you all very much for your compliments on the brown knit twinset.
Mardel - there is no time like the present. I'll be looking for pictures of your twinset on your blog.
Nancy W. and kbenco - the brown knit came from Nancy's Notions. It's a double knit, 67% polyester, 30% rayon, 3% spandex. It feels like the softest cotton, very substantial, and has just the right amount of stretch. I actually don't buy knits very much, I just really lucked out on that one (so then I bought it in three more colors).
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And that's all for tonight. I'm off to read the coat instructions.
8 comments:
those are some beautiful vintage patterns!
This coat sewalong is quite the blogging phenomenon, isn't it? I like the patterns you've selected.
The patterns are beautiful. And I will pull out that pattern and add it to the pile. I think a little external motivation is all to the good.
Alexandra .- I know this site (LanetzLiving). They have wonderful patterns, even great designers. He made you a good choice. greetings. Paco
I get sucked into Lanetz Living all of the time!!! You found some really kewl patterns and I can't wait to see what you make with them too!
The most fabulous things about a lot of those vintage patterns are the details that don't slap you in the face, but really make a garment wonderful.
In reading the coat guidesheets, be sure to look at the pattern reviews or google the pattern number to see who's blogged about it. That top pattern you're considering has had some mixed reviews if I recall - some loved it and some had real problems with it. Be good to know what those problems were.
I'm starting to fall in love all over again with vintage patterns. You have some nice ones.
Wow, great vintage patterns! You were so lucky to get them!
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