The vintage remakes in a modern style would be such a help! My brain can't see the potential in those drawings. I've made up some patterns I've found at thirft stores and I'm always blown away at how cool they look once sewn up!
I would ❤ to see your interpretation of vintage patterns...esp those 50s/60s. More interested in the 1930-1960s vintage since I lived thru the 80-90s...and would prefer not to.go back into that fashion. 😅. Although....watching what you do with it might be fun. I messaged simplicity a.few wks ago & complained about them not having samples on a real models in this day and age of unlimited space for photos. They said they would forward my message on. If more people would message them we would prob get results. I want to see samples with a vintage vibe and a modern vibe.
My husband used to wear nightshirts. I made them and then I had several men ask me to make them They were so pleased with cotton shirts. I live in Florida and it is so cool and comfortable
I love the first overalls. Like most of the 90's stuff. I can imagine how it would look and there are many current examples on the online shopping sites you could show. Maybe a match a pattern to the trends type thing.
Love your thoughtful and funny take on the patterns, as always! I'd enjoy a video on modernizing the vintage patterns. Also, Stephanie Canada (Backroom finds) has a video with her review on the recent vintage reissues. She notes that a lot of the true original 90s patterns are still around and may be better-drafted than the reissues. She had some interesting thoughts on what the big 4 chooses to reissue. 😊
Lol, my husband has requested sleep shirts! I've made him two shorter length ones out of very light weight knit and two longer length ones. One long one is from a thicker, tricot knit, and the other is from a minky type fabric. He never wears the long ones to bed, but wears them around the house like closed-front robes. Side note, I have made him a heavy, terry cloth robe as well. Before we bought a heated blanket, he wore the short nightshirts to bed on those transitional nights when he needed just a little bit of warmth. For context, we were in our late 50s when I made these.
Wow... I remember all 3 of those retro patterns n loved them... i adore the robe n nitegown pattern but they have screwed us again !!! My sister fit into that size range then n I couldnt... I hated that then n now... McCalls has always been my go to of the big 4 but to screw us over again on the same exact pattern the exact same way pisses me off to no end... thank heavens for indie patterns... till McCalls brings out this nite set in my size I'm done with the "big too big for their panties" big 4... now I have the skills to hack a reasonable facsimile too !!!
M8433 jacket can be made in challis. You would make it unlined and use mid weight interfacing for the collar. I know challis is drapey but it would still work…ask me how I know!
I think that with the vintage reprint patterns, they use the original fabric type recommendations, which is why they sound a little odd for today. Those have not been updated in the reproduction. Someone would have totally made that crop top in corduroy in the 70s, haha.
It's a NIGHTSHIRT, not a dress. 😂 I'm from Wisconsin, no men wore them. But if you sew for community productions of A Christmas Carol it would be very handy. Ask me how I know. 😉
I already have this pants pattern in my pattern stash M8432. I bought my pattern 🔙 in the nineties. However if I was to make the pants it would be with a double breasted blazer. I love 😍 double breasted blazers the best 😊.
Again I only like the vintage patterns but hate when they’re like “ahhh yeah everyone was skinny in the 70s nothing for you fatties” like… wow thanks 😂
No, Canadien men don't wear long night shirts buuut i can see it on a hipster confident young man or in a chalet type setting. Why not! We're not used to it but maybe there are cold men out there😂
Yes, yes, yes, styling vintage patterns!
I would love to see you make and style one of the vintage patterns!
This collection is all over the place. I absolutely loved the 1970's vintage reprints. Also, the high-neck coat and the 1990's stir-rup pants.
The vintage remakes in a modern style would be such a help! My brain can't see the potential in those drawings. I've made up some patterns I've found at thirft stores and I'm always blown away at how cool they look once sewn up!
Yes! And I hope you will make them!
I would love vintage patterns styled modern!!!!
I would ❤ to see your interpretation of vintage patterns...esp those 50s/60s. More interested in the 1930-1960s vintage since I lived thru the 80-90s...and would prefer not to.go back into that fashion. 😅. Although....watching what you do with it might be fun.
I messaged simplicity a.few wks ago & complained about them not having samples on a real models in this day and age of unlimited space for photos. They said they would forward my message on. If more people would message them we would prob get results. I want to see samples with a vintage vibe and a modern vibe.
Just want to say how much I enjoy your commentary. Thanks appreciate you!
Aww. TY!
Yes to the vintage ideas. Thanks
yes! styling vintage patterns would be great content!
Make up a series of vintage patterns and bring the styling up to date! PLEASE 😊
I would love and appreciate seeing you sew a vintage pattern with a modern take.
I made my guy a flannel nightshirt and he loves it! Nice.and warm in the winter.
I would love to see advice on how to style the vintage patterns.
OMG! I think I made that blazer in the 90s! I would love to see how to update the vintage looks for current times! Thanks for another great video.
That long white knit dress with navy trim looks Ike my secondary school graduation dress. And yes, I had pants with dtir ups in the 90s
My husband used to wear nightshirts. I made them and then I had several men ask me to make them They were so pleased with cotton shirts. I live in Florida and it is so cool and comfortable
Yes please to vintage sew along or styling tips!!
I love the first overalls. Like most of the 90's stuff. I can imagine how it would look and there are many current examples on the online shopping sites you could show. Maybe a match a pattern to the trends type thing.
Always love your reviews !
Love your thoughtful and funny take on the patterns, as always! I'd enjoy a video on modernizing the vintage patterns.
Also, Stephanie Canada (Backroom finds) has a video with her review on the recent vintage reissues. She notes that a lot of the true original 90s patterns are still around and may be better-drafted than the reissues. She had some interesting thoughts on what the big 4 chooses to reissue. 😊
Ooh! I’ll check out that video! Thank you!!
Lol, my husband has requested sleep shirts! I've made him two shorter length ones out of very light weight knit and two longer length ones.
One long one is from a thicker, tricot knit, and the other is from a minky type fabric. He never wears the long ones to bed, but wears them around the house like closed-front robes. Side note, I have made him a heavy, terry cloth robe as well.
Before we bought a heated blanket, he wore the short nightshirts to bed on those transitional nights when he needed just a little bit of warmth. For context, we were in our late 50s when I made these.
This is awesome. Maybe I just haven't given them the credit they deserve!
The boots were Aigner riding boots by Etienne Aigner. I saved my babysitting and birthday money to buy a pair.
Yessss! That's the ones!
I'm really liking M8440. Would love matching (sorta) jackets for me and my husband.
Wow... I remember all 3 of those retro patterns n loved them... i adore the robe n nitegown pattern but they have screwed us again !!! My sister fit into that size range then n I couldnt... I hated that then n now... McCalls has always been my go to of the big 4 but to screw us over again on the same exact pattern the exact same way pisses me off to no end... thank heavens for indie patterns... till McCalls brings out this nite set in my size I'm done with the "big too big for their panties" big 4... now I have the skills to hack a reasonable facsimile too !!!
I LOVE the 90s pants
M8433 jacket can be made in challis. You would make it unlined and use mid weight interfacing for the collar. I know challis is drapey but it would still work…ask me how I know!
That long sleep shirt you can make, if you are making a Scourge costume from The Christmas carol! lol
like the coat pattern
I want the vest pattern M8442 with the Joann's sale next weekend. I think those overalls are pretty fitted on the backside to waist. Not my cuppa.
Agree the vintage patterns are hard to Co sider without it being made up. Only one I really like is the vest
All the solid color horizontal features causes the model to look broader.
Yes, please sew up vintage pattern and stying them in modern ways.
I think that with the vintage reprint patterns, they use the original fabric type recommendations, which is why they sound a little odd for today. Those have not been updated in the reproduction. Someone would have totally made that crop top in corduroy in the 70s, haha.
The 90’s are not vintage! Maybe retro, but not vintage!
On dress 8435 they put the pockets over the bust so u didn’t see how tight it was at the edge of the square neck
I have the original pattern. I made it in a shiny dark red fabric. I only made the robe.
Do a sew alone 8431 vintage
You and I would look good wearing that skirt.😊
Not sure about anyone else but my father-in-law wears a night shirt like that.
It's a NIGHTSHIRT, not a dress. 😂 I'm from Wisconsin, no men wore them. But if you sew for community productions of A Christmas Carol it would be very handy. Ask me how I know. 😉
I already have this pants pattern in my pattern stash M8432. I bought my pattern 🔙 in the nineties. However if I was to make the pants it would be with a double breasted blazer. I love 😍 double breasted blazers the best 😊.
My husband wants a long nightshirt and I’m like no go back to bed grandpa
Read the other comments about this pattern. Some women have commented their men love the sleep shirts. LOL.
Be careful of the 90s jacket and the coat - there is a ridiculous amount of ease that is included so you will probably want to size down.
I think it's supposed to be really oversized.10+ inches of ease would make sense.
Again I only like the vintage patterns but hate when they’re like “ahhh yeah everyone was skinny in the 70s nothing for you fatties” like… wow thanks 😂
I do like the female model. All the clothes look well on her. There were better blazer patterns McCalls could have revived. NYNY had some good ones.
No, Canadien men don't wear long night shirts buuut i can see it on a hipster confident young man or in a chalet type setting. Why not! We're not used to it but maybe there are cold men out there😂
M8433 has No darts so will fit like a gunnysack unless you add them. Just saying . . .
The 60's and maybe the 70's are vintage. Or maybe I'm just getting older.😂
You could make this out of just about any fabric including challis. It’s just not a great pattern.