So, I took major advantage of the McCalls/Butterick/Vogue $1.88 pattern sale last week and stocked up. As you can probably tell by reading my blog, I’ve mostly been sewing pattern from independent pattern companies, so I hope I’ll be able to figure out how to interpret the less detailed instructions that these patterns will likely come with. I think you will see a theme here: basics, comfy, and can be made from knits!
McCall’s 4261 was bought mostly for the hoodie. Must have more hoodies in my life. And yoga pants never hurt either.
McCall’s 6658: Need a t-shirt pattern. I could buy the Renfew that everyone loves, but then I would have to grade it. And this pattern was less than 2 dollars, so I’m going to give it a try first. I am aware that there was a basic t-shit in M4261 above, but I was blinded by the price tag!
McCalls 6566- Whoops, more t-shirts. But they are so cute. And Susan at Moonthirty made an awesome version and I pretty much need to copy everything she does. And, surprise! The pictures on McCalls website are wrong and the back options are amazing! Thanks for the scan, Susan! This is on my to-sew-immediately (like, tonight) list.
Jeans?!? I figured McCalls 5894 was worth buying for less than two bucks because it seems to be one of the few plus size jeans patterns around. I figure I’m going to need all the help I can get once I muster up the courage to attempt jeans, so the more patterns the better!
After all that hard work spending money at the pattern sale, I hopped on over to my favorite Etsy shop FABULACE and bought some fabric so that I could get down to sewing as soon as both packages arrived.
(photos from Fabulace)
The fates obliged, and last Thursday both the patterns and the fabric were delivered to my door. Although I had a very busy weekend of partying at our local ski hill, throwing a party myself, cleaning up before and after said party, and watching movies in bed while hungover, I did manage to squeeze out one garment.
Here is your preview of coming attractions:
For less than 70 bucks combined, these new patterns and fabric should keep me busy for a couple of months (or at least one month?). SO EXCITED!
So tell me, how was your weekend? And, did you buy any exciting new patterns in the big sale?? And, what should I make first?
The Green Violet 
I love this idea! I really want to sew through my stash but sometimes I need new inspiration. Aren't sewists supposed to have stashes?!
LikeLike
We seriously have very similar tastes — I have almost every one of these patterns! I can't wait to see your M6398… Have been very curious about that one. Oh and about that 6566 (*thank you* BTW, you're so sweet!), the one thing I'll do next time is lengthen it a bit in the front…I've noticed that sometimes I don't reach for it in the closet just because of that. Definitely need to revisit that pattern though; it has some great basics!!
LikeLike
Clarification… I'll lengthen it in the *front*… the back length is fine. I just looked back at those pics and it definitely shrunk up a little after that, which is disturbing since I did prewash it! It's a thin jersey though… they say sometimes those continue to shrink for 2-3 washes.
LikeLike
thanks for the tips, susan! I already cut my first 6566 last night and its going… interestingly. I didn't lengthen it but i think the length is going to be OK for this go around. unfortunately, I think I'm learning that I don't like wearing kimono sleeves very much. also, i neglected to pre-wash. whoops.
LikeLike
I love that you've gathered such an awesome stash for a relatively small outlay! Looking forward to seeing your creations, and thanks for sharing the source of the lovely fabric 🙂
LikeLike
I am trying to make the blouse pattern M6398 but I just do NOT understand the instructions for sewing the sides… it seems like they don't meet and there is a gap at the side? Can you help me understand?
LikeLike
I didn't really have any problems sewing it up so i'm not sure i can help?? Everything went together well for me. Where exactly are things not meeting up?
LikeLike