Yes, I have an confession. I LOVE patterns. I love following things that someone already spent time to figure out, why do I have to do his work again?
You might now wonder why I say this? Well, I realized some people on the internet who do sewing think doing it without a pattern makes you better.
I want to say the opposite. I just don’t want to discover the wheel again. That don’t make me worse at the craft. I know how to modify and make my own patterns. But why bother when you find a beautiful pattern someone spent hours making?
Back to my post after that small rant, sorry.
I recently bought 3 vintage patterns from Vogue. I cant say Vogue are the pattern makers I prefer. Don’t get me wrong the patterns are fine. I just find the description weird.
If you are new to sewing and patterns I would never recommend Vogue. With that I’m not saying its wrong just that starting with easier patterns could be a good idea.
I myself love a good challenge and would probably take this blog post as a challenge. xD
All three of these patterns come from a line Vogue calls “vintage Vogue”. I wouldn’t say all of them are accurate. But they aren’t horrible either.
V2960
I actually found a Youtube who tried this pattern and before watching the whole video I have bought it. I love dresses with an sexy open back.
It turned out thought that the Youtuber had a problem with the shoulders not staying up and always sliding down. Personally I think she might have used a very thin fabric and that a thicker one would be more sturdy.
This is the first pattern I’m going to sew this autumn. I’m going to make this into a winter dress. I have a vision with a very dark red and then having either white or golden buttons.
I remember I once saw really nice gold steel buttons with a red rose painted. That would be really cute. Regarding buttons we will go on what we find but I’m hoping for something in that kind of style.
This dress I thought looked very much like a coat but it also have the buttons on sideways. Which I think gives it a very cute cut. I don’t really have any good ideas for this one yet.
When it comes to with or without sash I haven’t decided yet. I hate the white and yellow combo . But I also think it kind take away from the buttons.
I have some ideas regarding making this into a brown or dark green. Something earthy. I think earthy colors would look great on this for a cold Swedish spring.
V9295
I love the shoulders and sleeves on this dress. This dress is going to be my spring dress. It was funny enough also my boyfriend Vince’s favorite pattern on these three.
I’m going to go for a very floral fabric for this. I have had the thought of a white underdress and a white see through fabric with red roses over it.
But I also think a yellow dress with some green floral pattern would look just as beautiful.
What pattern is your favorite?
What fabric and color would you make them in?
I’ve made Vogue 2960. It was My Easter dress pattern a few years ago. The fabric was a lightweight floral cotton. It was really pretty and I liked how it turned out. Had to wear a slip under it because I didn’t think to line it. I, too, had issues with it falling off my shoulders, but I have narrow shoulders. I’ve since realized that all Vogue patterns are too wide for my shoulders without an adjustment. I’m interested in your thoughts on each of these after you make them!
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Yeah, I think most vogue patterns are very wide on the upper body. Or atleast thats what I have noticed on most of them that I have made so far. The youtube had to pin it to her bra to make it stay. I will see what I can make to change it so its not to irritating to wear XD
Thank you for the comment and love. Have a lovely day 🙂
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If I were to make it again, I’d add bra strap catchers. I think it, and a narrow shoulder adjustment, would have solved my problem.
You have a lovely day, too! 🙂
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Great tip 🙂
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❤️ that first 👗 pattern.
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I know right!!! So much love for it!
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These all look really beautiful, I think I like the first dress the most!
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Yeah me too :3 its so pretty
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I’m a fan of vogue patterns too. I use a lot of Butterick patterns. My current project, a simple every day summmer dress is McCalls. Perfect for hot humid weather.
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I love Buttericks too :3 i hope your project Will turn out great 😀
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All these patterns are lovely, but I especially like the 2nd one.
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It sure is beautiful :3 have you ever tried the vintage Vogue patterns? 🙂
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I’m not much at putting pattern together for clothing, so no. 🙂
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Wow they look amazing. I would love to see the results. I can’t/don’t/won’t sew so huge respect to you!
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Thank you 😀 I will post on my progress 😀 I hope it will go well xD
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Beautiful patterns! Wish you the best!!! ❤
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Thank you very much 😀 have a lovely day 😀
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I was a textile student during my A-level which was years ago and loved every bit of it. Dressmaking patterns are a classic and I do love collecting them. 1st and 2nd is my favourite as I love structured clothing
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Agreed 😀
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Oooh, these patterns are lovely! Especially the first one. Sewing is a skill that I wish I’d picked up. Can’t wait to see your progress! Thank you so much for sharing! 😊
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Thank you 🙂 hope you had a lovely day 🙂
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I really liked the last ones! Super cute! I got a sewing machine from my mom so now I just have to be a lot more active and sew something. Something easy :).
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😀 i hope you all Well. I thought baby clothes was easy cuz they are small. But small made it very Hard xD
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I can see that smaller clothes doesn’t make it any easier 😄 but good idea because I’ll become an aunt soon so I could try to make something for the little one 😍
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Im planning a blog post soon on good free pdf patterns for kids 🙂 if you are interested 😀
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Hi Elin, Just wanted you to know I will be giving away vintage-style patterns starting now and for the months to come! IF you live in the U.S. that is! Please check out my latest post and tell your vintage loving friends! I need to clean out my stash! Thank you so much!
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Sadly im from sweden 🙂 thank you for omformning me tho 🙂 good luck with the giveaway
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Thanks for letting me know! I wish I could ship anywhere!!! I look forward to seeing your fall makes! 🙂
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I can’t wait to see the dresses after you made them 🙂 I remember as a child I always liked making clothes for my doll together with my mum (and her sowing machine)! The pieces you make are awesome:)
xoxo Annaleid
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Yes i remember sitting and watching My mom sew too. To me it felt like magic. Creating such beautiful dresses :3 she Always did small versions of the ones she did to Herself so we where twins :3
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The first one is good
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I agree 😀 Im glad you like it too 😀
Have a wonderful day 😀
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I love the way you have a vision for the patterns.
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Thank you 🙂
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I never wear frocks but used to. It’s easy to add little internal straps that clip over your bra strap if the shoulders are a bit slippy-downy. And Vogue patterns of that era are famously complicated, they were the real top of the tree patterns for experience sewers, so not for me!
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I agree! They are a bit tricky tbh. But i wanted a challange 😀 i hope My christmas dress Will turn out ok xD
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I’m so excited to see how these turn out. I am going to be following a few myself, I’m just saving up for a good serger.
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Yeah it kinda is needed to have one ^^ I’m glad you are as excited as I am xD I’m still browsing for the most perfect fabric ^^
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Oh now you have me worried I’ve just brought my first vogue patterns (not vintage) and a normal pattern confuses me I always wing it if I don’t understand.
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XD im sorry, its not that Hard but i find the English to be not English if that makes sense. I dont Always understand what they mean xD could be because im swedish too 🙂
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I’m dyslexic and English n get confused by the English 😂, I can understand that one. I’ll be winging it then one day I’ll find a pattern I understand 😂 x
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Im dyslexic too 😮 twins!!
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💗 that’s why we use our hands so well 💗
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I’m so glad I found your chanel! 🙂
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Awww how happy i get to hear that 😀 have a wonderful day 🙂
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You too! I just started sewing and I’m glad that you’re making vintage clothes. I personally like the dresses from the 40’s and 50’s. I’m pear-shaped so I really like clothes that are cinched in the waist. I can’t wait for your update about these clothes!
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Thats wonderful to hear 😀 sewing is such a bliss isnt it 🙂 you can create your dream clothes all by yourself ^^ i hope My work Wont disseppoint. Atm im looking for tge perfect fabric xD im picky
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The 2960 patterns are absolutely gorgeous just on the package alone. What a neat idea to find and make vintage patterns!
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Indeed! I love them all so much! I myself dress in vintage style so it comes natural to want to sew in it too. Im glad you love it!
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Damn! Wish I could wear dresses like that :-O They are awesome ❤
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I Belive anyone can wear them 😀 if there is love there is a way 😀
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Loved seeing these patterns. I have been sewing since I was 8 years old on the machine. Picking out the pattern was the most exciting part of the creative process when beginning my garments.
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These vintage patterns are beautiful! I’m sure you will turn them into lovely dresses for yourself. Sewing can be so rewarding. I also wanted to thank you for visiting my blog!
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Such a lovely collection of patterns! I especially love the first one. I might just have to look into making one for myself.
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Oh thank you so much! Yes, do look for them 😀 Havent found a good fabric to make the dresses in yet. Still looking.
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I’m a pattern hoarder as well. I worked at a local Hancock Fabrics until it closed. The patterns that I ended up with is amazing!
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I have so many patterns too xD Hard to know which one to use 😀 But i usually go and find a fabric and then I create something that would be perfect for that fabric. 😀
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I love Vogue V2960 but any vintage dress is always fabulous!!
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Wow! Thank you! I permanently wanted to write on my blog something like that. Can I include a portion of your post to my blog?
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