Pattern Haul - Big Four and Indie Patterns

It’s been quite some time since I’ve done a pattern haul. Mostly because I’ve become quite selective on what patterns I’m buying these days. Two things I ask myself when I go pattern shopping is… Will I make this? Will I wear this? Does this fit my lifestyle? Last but not least (one very important one) Will this this look good on me? If the answer to any of those questions is no, I’m passing up on the pattern. And let me tell you this, I’ve been passing up on a plethora of patterns because I know I will not wear it, or it’s not going to look good on me.

So here is what I have purchased to date :

Sauvie Dress from Sew House 7 - I thought this was a great dress for summer in a longer length. I can wear it with a cardigan or by itself. I love the front pockets and the different views. Short or long … and triple bonus its a v neck love it. It does have a full blown facing which I suspect I will change into an all in one facing that is a little bit more tidy but I can’t wait to make this dress.

Kalle Shirt from Closet Core - I know this pattern has been around for quite some time and some days I really want to just wear a button down dress, I have this beautiful fabric I got from Fabric . com when they were around. It was little speckles of fabric I think I got like 2 to 2.5 yards and I will be making the Kalle Shirt into a dress because again… summer. Talking about Closet Core when are they releasing another pattern within their main business vs. the Crew patterns? I would think we would be due for another one soon but I haven’t seen it or will we get another one soon?

Selwyn Top from Cashmerette - I have been somewhat resistant to buy any patterns from the clubs but this one caught my eye. I love pleats in a shirt and you rarely see it anymore, maybe it’s not on trend anymore but I do tend to gravitate towards those styles. I will have to make a SBA because Cashmerette patterns are drafted for C cups and I will also make a toile because I’ve never really made one of her patterns. Instructions look great and this pattern comes with a sew along by Whitney from TomKat Stitchery. I have to say you get some amazing things with Cashmerette. I’m going to make this pattern and keep an eye out for other styles. Please note this pattern is available thru the Club for another month and then that’s it. So if you like it, make sure to download it.

I also did get some Big Four Patterns. I have been on the hunt for patterns that are now out of print and of course, patiently waiting for them to show up on Etsy at reasonable prices. The problem with Etsy is I tend to go down the Etsy rabbit hole.

V1247 - So let me show you how I fell down the Etsy pattern rabbit hole on some of these out of print patterns. First up is V1247, it has been out of print for some time. Probably the model’s blue eye shadow is the dead giveaway. I love the skirt and the top. I will have to make some updates to this pattern and elongate it, but we all know it’s not a hard thing to do.

Curious story does anyone remember a rather famous indie pattern this pattern is based on?

V1357 - This is another one of those purchases from Etsy. I have been on the lookout for this pattern for quite some time but I couldn't find it in my size. The killer was that I always passed it when I saw it on the pattern drawers. It gets some mixed reviews on Sewing Pattern Review. com but I love the skirt and the top.

V1350 - A button down shirt dress, but this has snaps and a concealed placket, I will have to make a toile for the bodice based on the comments from Sewing Pattern Review. I have fabric for this one already and I can’t wait to make it.

V1935 -I couldn’t pass up on this pattern from Julio Cesar for Vogue’s last Spring 2023 collection. It is a beautiful pattern, I will say though I am looking for fabric but not in a hurry as I really have to think about this. The pattern calls for 8 to 9 yards of fabric so I have to really think about this since I have to make sure that whatever I pick for fabric is not really heavy and also 8 to 9 yards of fabric on an amazing sale still can get pricey, so as I said. Not in a hurry to make it but it looks amazing.

V1942 - I thought this was a great pattern when I saw it. Actually I thought that Spring collection had a lot of promising patterns this recent summer collection just wasn’t calling out my name. But I love the grommets on this one. I think it would be fun to do a sew along for this pattern but yet again my quandary, I have to find fabric for it. View B is beautiful.

Picked up a few items from True Bias because they were having a sale for Me Made May… 20% off can’t beat it.

Rio Ringer Shirt from True Bias - I have made a toile out of this pattern already, yes it’s a T-shirt but I told you all last week how much I love t-shirts. No such thing as too many. I will have to update a few things on this pattern when I make my next one. Mostly to extend the shoulder at least 1/2” Other than that, it’s a great pattern. Already have fabric to make two of these!

Calvin Wrap Dress from True Bias - The only thing keeping me back from buying this pattern was the size (I was out of the range… not anymore!) and also the amount of bias tape I have to make but I think it would make a great top so I got the pattern.

Lastly but not least….

Mabel from Tilly and the Buttons - Not quite the latest pattern from Tilly and the Buttons (I didn’t care for the recent release) but I thought this pattern would be a great one to re-fresh my shirring skills and make it into a short sleeve top.