It’s barely even summer, and the autumn pattern collections are already being rolled out to your local fabric stores. Check out McCall’s newest additions for Fall 2010 including new looks for women, children, pets, and home. There are even new costume patterns to help you get a head start on Halloween and a few Stitch and Save looks for fashions on a budget.
Do you like to go check out the new patterns each season? Are you inspired by them to make something new or do you try and find a pattern to match your previous ideas?
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Style Arc, Hendrix Coat
The Hendrix coat sewing pattern from Style Arc is an unlined, panelled design with long two-piece sleeves, a button or snap front, and optional top-stitching. It features binding along the neck, hem, and sleeves, along with angled patch pockets and dropped shoulders. Recommended fabrics include wool, linen, faux fur, or velvet, with fabric estimates and trim details provided for sizes 4-30.
Pattern A has pleated patch pockets with flaps. Pattern B has side seam zippers. This Vogue sewing pattern kit was designed and printed in the United States and comes with sewing templates, instructions, fabric recommendations, pattern pieces, and sizing guides for (2) shirts and (1) pair of pants. Women's clothing patterns can be made to fit sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.
Butterick, Misses’ Shirts and Shorts 6946 and 6947
This pattern makes fitted shirts with collar, sleeve, and cuff options, plus pleated shorts with a front zipper. Includes styles with rolled sleeves, turn-back cuffs, or a stitched hem. Sized for misses 4–12.
I love looking at new patterns for the upcoming season. It always gives me a head start of planning what I need to add to my wardrobe and plenty of time to keep an eye out for fabrics or seach my fabric stash to get a head start on sewing up a few new things.
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I love it when new patterns come out, i look forward to it. And yes, it inspires me.
I love looking at new patterns for the upcoming season. It always gives me a head start of planning what I need to add to my wardrobe and plenty of time to keep an eye out for fabrics or seach my fabric stash to get a head start on sewing up a few new things.