Wednesday, September 2, 2009

McCall's winter & holiday patterns

I just got the email from McCall's advertising their latest pattern release. Here are the three I especially like:

I really love the pink dress of 5972. It's pretty simple except for all the wonderful ruffles around the neckline. I expect to see a bunch of these sewn up quickly. Ruffles are all the rage right now.

This is 5974 and made for knits. I like view D with the built in ties. Mine won't include the back zipper, though. I don't understand zippers on knit dresses, unless there are some interfaced parts that won't stretch over the body.

5975 is another simple design for knits. I like view C with the cowl neckline. This will be great for fall with a skinny belt, tights and tall boots. Again, no back zipper needed.

I'm getting after Simplicity 2614, which is part of my wardrobe. It is looking extremely cute, if I do say so myself. Oh, and I'm nearly done with my Rusted Root. I'll be back in a day or two...

9 comments:

  1. I really love all of the ruffles on the pink dress, too. I hope you make this one soon. I'd love to see it.

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  2. I particularly like the Laura Ashley with the ruffles.

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  3. I like a lot of the ones you do. I also do NOT understand the need for a zipper in knits.

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  4. Been a lurker for a while, don't think I've posted on here before though. :-)

    Crazy...the one with the ruffles was my fave too! I don't know though....it might be almost too girly, and goodness knows I have enough dress patterns! (Considering I never wear them!)

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  5. I love the pink dress. I also like the wrap dress. I would not put a zipper in a knit dress as that defeats the purpose of wearing knits.:)

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  7. Love that pink dress with the ruffles as well!

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  8. I love your picks, especially the ruffle dress. I am going to Hancock's on Labor day. I think the McCall's patterns ar 99c, but as usual, my Hancock's won't have the new patterns in I bet.

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  9. Like you, I'm always confused about zippers in knits. Burda does this, too! I always eliminate them.

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