10 SEWING Patterns ~ RTW & Designer Looks with McCall’s & Know Me

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

Yes, more of these types of vlogs, please! Really enjoyed seeing the differences (if any) between the patterns and the ready-to-wear garments. ⭐

[@karenrozanski9231]

Hi Sharon. Enjoyed. Yes more please.

[@sandraokeeffe5826]

Fabulous video Sharon. Yes I would love to see more of these videos. 😊

[@LauraDoss870]

Those dupes are spot on!

[@karenegeberg6007]

I love these videos! I find them fun and interesting. Thanks for all you do for the sewing community!

[@SharonSews]

What a sweet comment Karen. Thank you!

[@debcobb9739]

I love the trends comparisons. I made a ruffle dress back in the 80's and it was one of my favorites...some of these I feel could be done as an upcycle without a pattern. Many blessings

[@gladysscott526]

Hi Sharon I love those patterns

[@SharonSews]

Thanks!

[@maryellenpendleton883]

Love these ideas Sharon

[@m.b.ortega544]

Love these type of videos. Thank you!

[@stillstitchin]

These videos are always fun and inspiring, Sharon. Thanks! 😊-Deborah

[@rmorine6394]

I really enjoyed this! The pace, information and content were perfect. I didn't realize the Know Me patterns were so on trend. That was really cool. I guess I haven't been paying attention to trends!😂

[@SharonSews]

Yes definitely on trend. This video idea started when I came across that pair of jeans and realized there was a newly released pattern that was an almost identical match!

[@TheFondasue1]

Sharon, great video!

[@ShereeThomas30]

Great video Sharon!❤

[@1anita1m]

Thank you so much for sharing. I love this! ❤

[@lavadajenkins2955]

I love the first pattern! I may have to give it a try although some folks may say it's too young for me (I'm 70). It takes me back to my teenage years. Please do more of this type video.

[@SharonSews]

I know! They reminded me of my teen years also 😀 you are not too old to sew and wear these! I am a firm believer that you should wear what you want and what makes you happy. And these pants are pretty cool they would make us happy.

[@jennifermaddock4382]

You go girl!

[@jeanwalker2473]

I like that you did a good job

[@robynjury4403]

Very helpful, thankyou!! ❤

[@heathern9051]

Please do more of these.

[@tamanikas.7221]

I love a good GTLFL🙌🏾✨🙌🏾🎉and you nailed it❣️Thank you for sharing✨

[@SharonSews]

Oh I love a GTLFL also! So does my budget 😀 Thanks for watching, and commenting!

[@karolmolpus9536]

Fabulous 🎉❤

[@normacooper6377]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I always enjoy your videos.

[@SharonSews]

I thought it was interesting, too, and as I mentioned, I love being able to find a pattern I can use to sew a RTW look I like. Thanks for watching! I appreciate it 😀

[@maureentaylor1769]

Love your video Sharon and I LOVE that beautiful orange top you’re wearing! Need the details on it please!❤️👍🏼

[@elaineburt9129]

Yes blouse pattern please

[@SharonSews]

Thanks! I am wearing the Style Arc Duo Daphne Tunic sewn from a rayon challis from Stylemaker Fabrics

[@dale4032]

I love the macalls patterns. I bought 8389 pattern after your last video I paid 18$ Canadian because way back when there was a pattern i had and made and LOVE IT.

[@SharonSews]

That skirt pattern is fabulous, I don’t wear skirts enough to justify me purchasing and sewing it, but I was definitely tempted! I have purchased some patterns at full price because I like them so much and don’t wanna wait for sale. It’s worth it if you know you’re gonna sew it and love it.

[@joannelabryn7531]

great video Sharon!!!!

[@SharonSews]

Thanks!

[@vallen3666]

Hi, love this content!!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

I LOVE these type of videos - your matches are all spot on! Also - I am really loving the fabric on the top you're wearing - is that still available somewhere??

[@SharonSews]

Thanks Michelle! I loved that the spring and summer releases from the Big 4 had so many options for sewing RTW designs. I’m not sure the fabric is still available, I purchased it more than a year ago. It is a rayon challis from Stylemaker fabrics.

[@cathyswope5174]

Would love more of these, well done Sharon! I especially love the first pair of pants. I've thought about getting the pattern.

[@SharonSews]

I love those pants too! We can be twinsies and shop at SR Harris together wearing our pants 😂

[@cathyswope5174]

@@SharonSews come on up! Bet we would even pick some of the same fabrics 😱🤪🤣

[@marysibley-kw7gy]

Thank you so much….Love the colors and the patterns…keep us posted ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SharonSews]

Thanks!

[@dale4032]

thanks for the sew the look video ( Closet core patterns was treated so hard when they released " Jo Dress + Jumpsuit Pattern"

[@SharonSews]

I was not familiar with that. I had to look it up after you left this comment. Yeah they did kind of get treated harshly over that. I alluded to it in the video, but releasing patterns that are almost exact designer, dupes or RTW or getting inspiration from them, is something that has been happening in the sewing industry for a long time. McCall’s, before they changed their social media strategy, even used to post on Instagram Sew The Look with a designer garment and pattern that could be used to re-create. I think with the advent of so much access to information online, it’s now easier for us to find the inspiration.

[@silk_n_vintage_etc2643]

I’m getting the jeans pattern as soon as it is available. Same with the gathered denim skirt. I’ve got more confidence to try denim jeans as I have been making denim pinafores lately and as these are wide legged it shouldn’t have as much fitting required at the hip. I would love to see you make it.

[@SharonSews]

Isn’t that Jean pattern fabulous? I think because it’s not a traditional jean, it’s more a pant style, it’ll be easier to fit. I love that denim skirt pattern also, but I don’t wear skirts as often as I wear pants. I just need to find some denim fabrics!

[@Simplesavemoney]

💯💯

[@jennifermaddock4382]

Wow! I wonder if the designers are using the RTW garments as inspiration or vice versa? Many of them are almost identical!

[@SharonSews]

I know! It’s hard to say which came first. Either way I for one am happy to know that I can use a sewing pattern rather than draft or hack one to get the RTW look I want.

[@jburd07]

I do like the sew the look but to be honest am less interested in the trends and more interested in the timeless looks of brands like Lily pulitzer, tommy hilfiger, ralph lauren, and hale bob. in other words, could we have a sew the look focused on a classic brand?

[@SharonSews]

Great idea! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jsd2457]

Did I miss you sharing the top you are wearing?

[@SharonSews]

Hi! I put it in the description, but I didn’t mention it. I am wearing the Style Arc Duo Daphne Tunic sewn out of a rayon challis from Stylemaker Fabrics

[@Uniblab8]

Rainbow Tiered Sundress...hmmmm...I wonder if I would look good in that.

[@SharonSews]

Now I know what to give you for your birthday 🤪

[@Uniblab8]

@@SharonSews oh oh...ooops I meant yeah cool...yeeeeeee😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@elaineburt9129]

The blouse you have on pattern o please

[@SharonSews]

Hi! The top I’m wearing is the Style Arc Duo Daphne Tunic. The fabric is rayon challis from Stylemaker fabrics.

[@PBTT-qp8st]

Sharon, ever hear the word Copy-cats? Way too many to not arouse suspicion; and mostly all the same brand. Hmmm.

[@charlottemccaig578]

It takes at least a year to get a pattern ready to print. I don't know when the rtw looks were released but it's not necessarily "copycat". Most sewing patterns have copied rtw for over 100 years including many designers who had their own patterns produced, particularly for Vogue, over the years. This was so the average, everyday woman could dress like the pages of fashion magazines for a fraction of the price. There is nothing much new in the world of fashion design, fabrics change, industry changed, but still designed with basic slopers based on shapes that have been around forever.