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McCall's Spring 2020 patterns

UttaRetch

McCall's Spring 2020 patterns
« on: January 11, 2020, 08:03:00 AM »
I haven't had a chance to have a proper look, but you can see them here and decide for yourself.

Ohsewsimple

Re: McCall's Spring 2020 patterns
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2020, 09:54:56 AM »
Same old, same old then!   

BrendaP

Re: McCall's Spring 2020 patterns
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2020, 10:13:49 AM »
There's nothing there that appeals to me which couldn't be frankenmatched using patterns I already have.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Ploshkin

Re: McCall's Spring 2020 patterns
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2020, 10:23:58 AM »
I'm underwhelmed.
Life's too short for ironing.

Greybird

Re: McCall's Spring 2020 patterns
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2020, 10:31:09 AM »
I've come to expect nothing more.

Acorn

Re: McCall's Spring 2020 patterns
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2020, 10:40:51 AM »
There are a couple I was interested enough to look at in more detail, but then I realised that none of them are available as pdfs.   -<
I might look as though I'm talking to you, but inside my head I'm sewing.

UttaRetch

Re: McCall's Spring 2020 patterns
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2020, 11:51:35 AM »
I live in hope that there is a woven wrap dress pattern that will work for me and this



is for both woven and stable knits. 

coffeeandcake

Re: McCall's Spring 2020 patterns
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2020, 13:26:10 PM »
I looked at that one @UttaRetch though I don't like the puffy sleeves (could change that) and I definitely don't like the view with flounces.  I quite like M8030 although shirtdresses are not really my thing and I really like the detailing on the button front pants M8045.

UttaRetch

Re: McCall's Spring 2020 patterns
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2020, 16:22:06 PM »
The buttons would keep the wrap in place, but I'm not in love with puff sleeves either.  -<

Manuela

Re: McCall's Spring 2020 patterns
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2020, 23:30:53 PM »
I like the shirt dress pattern M8030, it’s not exactly new though. Everything else looks pretty forgettable.


Efemera

Re: McCall's Spring 2020 patterns
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2020, 10:44:13 AM »
Nothing floats my boat... :(

Renegade Sewist

Re: McCall's Spring 2020 patterns
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2020, 22:16:32 PM »
Suddenly I feel very, very old. Puffy sleeves, even on the fake fur jackets, and ruffled hem and flounces everywhere? Been then, did that, 50 years ago as a teen. Worked then, not now.

How do any of you under the age of 30 feel about these?
Hey Bill! Read the manual!  Hehehe.

UttaRetch

Re: McCall's Spring 2020 patterns
« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2020, 07:56:33 AM »
For the under 30's it might all be new.  :D

Kwaaked

Re: McCall's Spring 2020 patterns
« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2020, 08:32:16 AM »
The 14-18 crowd didn't like it on my end of the world.  One of them said McCall's tried to copy Meghan Markle when they wanted to dress like Kate, so take that as you like.

Myself, I'm not sure who McCall's woman is.  I know it's not me.

b15erk

Re: McCall's Spring 2020 patterns
« Reply #14 on: January 20, 2020, 09:54:53 AM »
Nothing much here for me either, although I quite like the M8045 trousers. I need to sew more of what I already have before buying more patterns though.

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.