McCalls New Vintage Patterns - The Archive Collection

[motorharp]

McCalls is finally hopping on the vintage bandwagon, which is great, because they have a long and consistent history of putting out lovely patterns since... the 20s? earlier? up through the 90s, when they did something weird to their sizing. Anyway, I use a lot of vintage McCalls patterns so I was excited by their announcement of their "Archive Collection".  The first two they've released are from 1933 and can be combined to make a suit, or an outfit.  I like that they are basic pieces you could totally use for everyday wear (but I do hope they release some of their fancier designs at some point!).

There's a blouse and jacket 6995.

The line drawing isn't too impressive, but again, these are good basic pieces.

The skirt 6993 is a little more interesting. What looks like a standard pleated skirt:

Has great waist details!

And then there's a sweet little skirt with a belt. This could be great for showing off a vintage buckle.

These older skirts are so flattering - they always seem to just hang better, and I hope McCall's has managed to keep that feature and they continue to release some great vintage designs from their vast catalog.

Comments

[sewaddicted.livejournal.com]

I've been drooling over that pleated skirt, and nodding at the usefulness of the jacket pattern. Much as I love the more complicated jacket designs, a basic wardrobe piece (that isn't a box) is much more relevant to what I need.

[motorharp.livejournal.com]

I want the pleated skirt NOW!

[gorthx.livejournal.com]

Wow, I love that pleated skirt! Wonder if it's bikeable? (For wearing to the office.) (Because eventually I'm going to have to go back.)

[motorharp.livejournal.com]

Those old skirts are usually very bikeable. The ones I have without pleats are even bikeable.

[gorthx.livejournal.com]

Also, can I say it's so nice to see a sample garment where the stripes/plaid actually match! *Sheesh*.