Fantastic New Viki Sews Indie Patterns

[@opiatepix]

The instructions are really crazy detailed but I have to say having sewn three dresses and a pair of cargo pants, they fit better than any other pattern without any adjustments. I always get compliments on the makes. So there’s also that. ❤❤

[@SewEssential]

Wow I can't wait to get started even more now, thanks for sharing

[@bambola0108]

Vikisews comes from Russia 🇷🇺 please, don’t support war in Ukraine!

[@lvt2050]

Viki sew have beautiful patterns! I just bought some and the general instructions are crazy good! 😊😍

[@valentinabeauty7865]

Beautiful patterns! 😊

[@ynys_mon6928]

I love that you are stocking more independent pattern companies. You showcased a hoodie that you made from a pattern by Jalie a couple of years ago. I ordered the pattern and the fabric from you and it’s one of my best makes, though I did have to do some adjustments.I also made the Jalie joggers from the same pattern, using your grey sweatshirt fabric and am very pleased with them, especially the pocket detail.

[@Sloths.and.Orchids]

Vikisews has originated in Russia, but once the war broke out Viki opened a sister company under the same name in America. All of their English speaking side of business is now managed by the American company, and no money goes to Russian economy at this point - for those lovely commenters who were wondering. Fabulous review and really lovely fabric choices!! 💖💜❤️

[@SewEssential]

Thank you for sharing

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Hi. Can you provide more information on the American sister company? I have searched and can't find any blogs, posts, articles, etc. that VikiSews' business is now under American management and that no funding is being funneled back to or through Russia?? Thank you so much.

[@MM-pe9ik]

at no point they openly condemned the war. The US side of the business could have done it but they completely ignore the issue. During BLM everyone bullied businesses into closure and here people are being killed and nobody cares. Sad

[@lvt2050]

Wokesim at it worst...you either support an artist, no matter nationality or don't. If the world would start punishing artists and creators based on politics no one would buy anything from US.

[@pennysews009]

Russian companies based around the world still pay tax to Russia on worldwide income .

[@lunasmum6869]

Thanks, I love that blouse with the rouleau loops continuing up the front edge. Edwige. The Lucia dress reminded of the nightdresses from the 60s and 70s! Really comfortable to wear because of the bias cut. It just shows how fashions change!

[@SewEssential]

Yes such a simple yet effective idea and yes I remember my Mom wearing lovely satin bias cut nighties, but that was in the 80s

[@bambola0108]

Vikisews comes from Russia 🇷🇺 please, don’t support war in Ukraine!

[@tammymasson2343]

This is such exciting news! What gorgeous designs!

[@SewEssential]

Thanks Tammy, yes I love something new and inspiring, I really think these are different to anything else on the market too

[@bambola0108]

Vikisews comes from Russia 🇷🇺 please, don’t support war in Ukraine!

[@michaelgracewatts2943]

Another lovely selection of patterns and fabrics which are most inspiring. Thank you Lucy..Grace

[@SewEssential]

Thanks Grace, so glad you liked them

[@bambola0108]

Vikisews comes from Russia 🇷🇺 please, don’t support war in Ukraine!

[@clothingalterations]

Lovely designs and fabric, 👍🌹🌴🌺🌹🌴🌺🌿🌻

[@SewEssential]

Thank you so much

[@carolmichell4860]

I’m about to start the Lais skirt from the pdf. Interesting is that they suggest interlining of looser weave / boucle fabrics a la Chanel.

[@DianaBee620]

I expect there’s no zip because putting one into a bias cut dress is really tricky. Lovely patterns. Thanks Lucy.

[@252jdw1]

❤ Thanks for sharing these. So excited to see your first make and how the sizing works from this range. I love the alexia but think I would have to add some length or make it for my daughter maybe who has a better figure for the short dresses!

[@SewEssential]

It's a pleasure, I'm excited too! I need to finish a Simplicity dress currently on the sewing table and then get cracking with the Gloria! I love that one too and so many more!

[@bambola0108]

Vikisews comes from Russia 🇷🇺 please, don’t support war in Ukraine!

[@Sew_Over_50]

Thank you for sharing! Your selection of patterns and fabric are very inspirational! On another note, The fabric you're wearing is gorgeous! I would like to know what that is.

[@SewEssential]

Thank you so much. The fabric I'm wearing is a Dashwood cotton jersey print, we only have a little bit left (1.5m I think) but you can find it here www.sewessential.co.uk/abstract-print-cotton-jersey-fabric-multi

[@bambola0108]

Vikisews comes from Russia 🇷🇺 please, don’t support war in Ukraine!

[@jmfred2726]

Just started video but had to comment that the red jacket you are wearing is stunning color on you! Also I'm deliciously distracted by the purply blue fabric bolt standing off to the side and one of my favorite colors! Excited to see how this goes. Happy New Year!

[@SewEssential]

Thank you so much, it is actually fuchsia pink and is one of my fave cosy cardigans for winter. Yes that blue fabric is gorgeous, thanks for watching

[@bambola0108]

Vikisews comes from Russia 🇷🇺 please, don’t support war in Ukraine!

[@ellendempsey7865]

You forgot to say what you were wearing I love the cardigan and the fabric of the dress or top u had on

[@SewEssential]

Thank you the dress is New look 6581 wrap dress in our Dashwood jersey print fabric (only 1.5m left) you can still get the pattern here www.sewessential.co.uk/misses-easy-knit-dress-tunic-trousers-new-look-pattern-6581

[@KarenHowatt]

Rixo do a dress similar to the Rosalyn dress for 335.00 pounds

[@cathtaylor2771]

Gorgeous patterns, but I’m about 2 inches bigger than the larger size😞

[@lunasmum6869]

Have a look at grading the patterns up. I have done this many times when the pattern doesn't go up to my size.

[@SewEssential]

Sorry to hear that Cath, hopefully they might extend the size range.

[@sewsew100]

Nice patterns but Im not sure what a qr code is and I dont have a scanner. Is there another way I can access the instructions for these patterns?

[@marionshirley6715]

If the device you are using to look at this vlog has a camera you can use that to scan the code. You can then save the instructions to your device. It saves a lot of paper and ink! If you can access a tame ten year old, they will do it for you!

[@SassyTcreates]

Am guessing if you go on their website and locate the pattern they could be there.

[@lunasmum6869]

@@SassyTcreates Yes, that would be good. Not everyone has access o an app for reading QR codes. Hmm! When I went to the website and transferred to te UK one from Russian (?) They seemed to be offering the patterns in pdf form or the one where you can get it printed but no seperate links for instructions. Not good for those who want the physical pattern but haven't got the equipment for getting the instructions. That is a pity as they would sell many more patterns if the instructions were more available. Too many companies assume everybody has smart phones and computers.

[@SassyTcreates]

@@lunasmum6869 You don’t use an app. Do you have a phone? As far as am aware every phone has a camera. Even my ancient phone. Takes about 3 seconds for your camera to scan the code and bring up the page. All you do is select your camera, hover over the code as if to take a picture (but don’t). The camera will scan the code and automatically bring up the page. A bit like when you self service in a shop.

[@christinawelton9689]

What is the dress you are wearing?

[@marionshirley6715]

Yes, I was wondering that. And the cardie.

[@DD-hf7vh]

Hi guys..just to make u aware vikisews patterns are half the price on Etsy.. Eg Leora dress is £7 on Etsy where as Sew Essentials is charging £16. More than double the price

[@gwynethtaylor7293]

What can you do if y don’t have a qr scanner

[@susanmcmullan6067]

I think all smart phones have it built in. Put your phone camera over the qr code and a link will pop up into the photo frame. You could also do it with a laptop camera.

[@SassyTcreates]

It is through your phone’s camera. Just hover the camera over it or go on their website and locate the pattern. They may be there.

[@lunasmum6869]

@@SassyTcreates Not on the website!☹

[@SassyTcreates]

@@lunasmum6869 I will make some enquiries. Can I just check whether you have a mobile phone? It would take about 3 seconds to bring the page up.

[@christineallen162]

Lovely designs however I don’t have QR scanning capability (I’m sure I’m not the only one). I find it really odd that they don’t include printed ones in the packet or the ability to access via a web site. I am so glad I watched your review as I would have bought a Vikki sews pattern but not had any instructions. Come on ‘Vikki sews’ add the instructions to the printed pattern your patterns are not cheap.

[@SewEssential]

I'm glad I shared the info as you say. Just in case you feel differently when you hear this I thought I'd mention anyone with a mobile phone can scan a QR code. Usually the camera on your phone will do it and if not you can download a free app to do it then just print them off.

[@bambola0108]

Vikisews comes from Russia 🇷🇺 please, don’t support war in Ukraine!

[@christineallen162]

@@SewEssential Yes unfortunately i dont have a phone that supports any additional app downloads at the moment (its too old).

[@christineallen162]

@@bambola0108 I wouldnt do anything to support this war

[@maureencullen1008]

Although the designs are nice I don't like that they don't include the instructions.I would rather have a printed instruction that I could refer to.I know I could print them off but with the price of the pattern I think it's going to work out expensive.Unless you have other ideas on how I could solve this. I love your fabric choices and I am looking forward to seeing your finished garments.

[@lunasmum6869]

I think they may be rying to cut down on the size of that beautiful packaging and to save on printing keeping costs down. Also, they may have considered some dressmakers could manage without instructions. I think it is the way everything is going now. A lot of different things I have bought have online instructions now. In other cases there is a huge instruction book with 2 pages in English and the rest in numerous languages. I'm not sure I like this trend, I prefer to have my instructions with the pattern. I've been sewing for many years now but there are always bits I need to refer to.

[@SewEssential]

The instructions are on A4 so not expensive to print, the only alternative would be to view them on your phone, but I understand what you mean about preferring a printed copy to refer to. Thanks for sharing.

[@bambola0108]

Vikisews comes from Russia 🇷🇺 please, don’t support war in Ukraine!

[@bambola0108]

That company is from Russia! So buying their products - you support the war in Ukraine. She opened the company in USA to overcome all restrictions.

[@ynys_mon6928]

Do you really think supporting a small designer company is going to have much impact? I’m sure most Russians don’t support the war and are just trying to get on with their lives without getting entangled in Putin’s war. It’s not like they can speak out against the war.

[@lvt2050]

I don't care about Ukraine...or US wokeisam. But I do like vikisews patterns!

[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

xXX👍👍👍

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Hi Lucy, your excitement over this pattern company is infectious. Unfortunately, the world being what it is at the moment, I'm unsure of wanting to support a Russian Pattern Company. Someone below, mentioned since the Ukrainian/Russia war began, the owner has opened an American sister company who now manages things. I have not been able to find anything confirming this rumor. The patterns are lovely and I'd love to try them. Do you have any information on any of this? Thank you!

[@Sloths.and.Orchids]

Hi Rita, I just checked with them and you can find all the legal information if you search for Vikisews LLC under Florida company directory. 😉

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

@@Sloths.and.Orchids ThanK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@Sloths.and.Orchids]

@@ritaadler-everett5392 you're most welcome! I hope you like Vikisews patterns, they stole my little sewing heart a while ago and I just can't stop 😘🥰

[@nataliew9174]

I love the design lines of these patterns. I hadn’t heard of this pattern company before, so I googled them and noticed it defaulted to what appears to be Russian and then the English language and does not show a physical address. Is this Vicki Sews a Russian company? I ask because I personally cannot support a company in Russia at this point with what they are doing to the Ukrainian people, no matter what product it is and how much I may like it.

[@sherryvanrijn5453]

Finally someone mentioned this, thank you.

[@lillugful]

To my knowledge they are a German company that prints in multiple languages.

[@nataliew9174]

@@lillugful I am just confused if they are German why they would have things priced in Russian currency and not euros.

[@lillugful]

@@nataliew9174 They print them in different countries and have different currencies. I do not get a Burdastyle magazine with € displayed. With computers you can print anywhere in the world. They are not a Russian company. I had a Burdastyle magazine a few years ago that was an Anniversary issue and it stated that it’s German.

[@nataliew9174]

@@lillugful this pattern company itself does not have an address listed on their website, similarly their website only offers two languages Russian and English. For a German company I would expect German to be there as well. Further when you pull up their website (Vikisews) it defaults to Russian text, not English and not German.

[@pennysews009]

Would your Grandmothers have purchased a German pattern during WW2???No. Ukrainian women have lost all their sewing stash and equipment.

[@lvt2050]

You are thinking about nazi Ukrainians, right? Those are with swastikas killing civilians since 2014, not the Russians who lost 10 million ppl fighting nazism, like they are fighting nazism now in Ukraine.

[@pennysews009]

@@lvt2050 keep believing the propaganda.

[@lvt2050]

@@pennysews009 lol...if only the internet was not full with Ukrainians doing nazi salutes, having nazi insignia tattooed all over their bodies, kissing, and celebrating Bandera who ethnically cleansed Ukraine from Polish ppl during WWII. If only, OSCE didn't follow and recorded what is happening in Ukraine since 2014 :D

[@marynamakes]

Supporting a russian company without a second thought, WHY? they made that American address only not to fall under the restrictions. My whole family is in Ukraine now, so I cannot continue to follow you after this, I am sorry. Bye.

[@lvt2050]

no one cares if you are unsubscribing, why would you think someone would care so you need to announce it?!?!

[@marynamakes]

@@lvt2050 it just shows that you also support rape, torture and murder that are happening in my country and are financed by those who buy from Vikki Sews and other russian brands.

[@lvt2050]

@@marynamakes Funny how you didn't notice or care about the rape, torture, and murder done to ppl of Lugansk, Donetsk etc (from 2014), financed by the US and protruded by Bandera supporting units of Ukraine. The same Ukraine that signed not to do that by Minsk agreement. I seriously douth that buying or stopping buying Vikisews (or any other artist Russian or whatever) can clean the mess Ukraine was and still is.

[@marynamakes]

@@lvt2050 o, exactly, I knew you were one of those propaganda zombies. Goodbye, and I sincerely wish you to live though what I lived in the past year, through EVERY SINGLE SECOND.

[@marynamakes]

@@lvt2050 you are a veeeery courageous troll, a new accont and all that. Pathetic.