Review: Simplicity Winter 2022 Sewing Patterns

[@claudianowakowski]

The coat in 2 lengths. They are considering view c jacket so it doesn't count as 1 of the 2 lengths

[@InsidetheHem]

Oh geez! So complicated. But you’re right. My bad.

[@myraalkins5305]

I could see the Mimi G jacket as a dress.

[@denisedorsey2889]

I agree with you on those pants. They have the potential to look SO stunning. Fabric choice and fit will be the defining factors.

[@0920PBarnes]

I have decided 12 minutes in, I should look along with you from my laptop while KZbin is on another screen. I don't know why I'm just thinking of this. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@cindyh82]

Thanks for the critique. I'm new to sewing and listening to your comments helps me see so much more detail.

[@myreadingisodd]

I love that jacket on the 1950s one with the super interesting front pockets.

[@MegaMagicdog]

As a collector of vintage patterns, let me help you with the vintage terms: A "vestee" is akin to a modesty panel. If you have a low cut top or V-neck neckline, but want to make sure nothing inappropriate is exposed, you'd have a vestee. It's sewn in. A dickie is a false shirt to wear to give someone a layered look without the bulk. Usually it is sewn in too but some dickies could be worn separately as its own garment.

[@InsidetheHem]

Thank you! I knew the dickie was a separate garment but didn’t know if the vestee was.

[@sewvintageglamwithunadoyle2775]

Ah thank you, very informative 👍

[@lynnmickelson3295]

I think the pink pants and vest are the only pattern I'll be getting from this collection. It'll be perfect for spring! I love your reviews!

[@CordeliaRoseWetzkerWilson]

I would also buy that cross band skirt/pant. It looks really fun and interesting and has some good variation for multiple garments.

[@lizzietish7654]

Hi Lindsey I really enjoy these reviews I learn so much! I just got inspired to make a pink suit!!😍

[@InsidetheHem]

Oh fun!

[@ayolag]

Thanks Lindsey, I always enjoy your reviews. I did like the stretchy asymmetric top and I could do the Mimi G tops with leggings. It wouldn’t take much to lengthen the anorak top into a sporty dress. I have a RTW French terry dress in a similar style. Perfect for a walk to coffee or the mall. Not much winter vibe though, I’m hoping for some lovely blouses or sweater styles from the big 4.

[@andreabush1742]

Love the new dresses in this collection very new and different. Thanks for the review. Happy Holidays!

[@rhonddalesley]

I am absolutely with you on the trousers with the cross front tab things! Just wondering if I can pattern hack one I already own because we’re always a season or more behind releases in the U.K.

[@Hodgepodge31]

Finally!!! I love, love your pattern reviews!

[@ashleymainmakes]

I am really excited for that suit set. I would love to make it in a more casual way, and I am glad it is in the new sizing. I wish I understood the reasoning behind the sizing though. Why do some have both size ranges in one listing? Why do only some of the womens patters only go up to a 28W still? Why do some of the Misses patterns go up to a 26 now? At that point can't we just have it in womens? I know beggers can be choosers, and I am happy they have expanded, it just seems really random and I wish they would keep the sizing consistent.

[@InsidetheHem]

I think it has something to do with what they can fit on the tissue. There must be a limit to the number of tissue paper sheets per pattern and sometimes the extra sizes goes over that? Literally just a guess.

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

What a perfect video for the algorithm to recommend. I'm a new sewist and hearing you discuss these patterns was seriously educational. Thank you! The only pattern that I really liked were those cross front pants. And then there were the sweatpants - or scrubs? No, just no. At least, not for me. And the Mimi G jacket would look better with leggings on me, but I also don't like elastic cuffs on my pants. My legs are fluffy enough on their own 😄

[@InsidetheHem]

Haha. Yah! Welcome! And you’re welcome!

[@nancypollard4531]

ok. simplicity s9681 view c in a double gauze with beads on the ends of the ties would be a really cute boho top. But pleather? No ma'am. simplicity s9682. I'm with you. I love it! That waist band looks so flattering. A dart in the back would be nice right? Would it be hard to add one? Sweat pants with high heels. LOL I remember back in the day wearing stonewashed jeans with pumps but.... NO. Maybe I'm too old to get it. Maybe it's coming back. Mimi G is not for me. I've never been one for street wear style. It always looks to me like someone is trying to hard. Another great review. I always enjoy every episode. Thanks.

[@jenniy7557]

Your Hugh Hefner comment! 😂 I agree... don’t care for that loose shawl collar garment on a guy. I do love the simple raglan sleeve coat with big collar. I might sew it in a boiled wool I’ve had in the stash for a while. Thank you for making this video... was needing to see what’s new out there. 🙂

[@jenniy7557]

*big hood, I meant 🙂

[@robyn3349]

Thank you! 9684 Concho is rather elegant. It could easily be Elfen Wear.

[@marimba26]

I'm not sure how the pattern directions go on this, but maybe the attached scarf could be a "contrast" in something soft and snuggly.

[@marimba26]

Also, that shawl-collared jacket would be perfect in flannel-backed sherpa (just bought some at Joann)

[@InsidetheHem]

Ohhh. Great ideas!!

[@chitownmade2861]

Hi, that pattern S9686 for the coat, says the coat is two lengths but if you read the rest it says View C is a SHORT JACKET...Had you finished reading the sentence you probably would have caught that.

[@jennifermaddock4382]

I will buy the set of skirts (love all of them) and maybe the asymmetrical top with the cutout. I really appreciate your analysis on how the shoulder of that one is fitting. I don't like to buy a pattern until I see your review of it. The family pattern at the end is tremendous value with four garments in all those sizes. Mimi G went from her usual sexy bodycon look to wearing so many layers she looks huge. Each piece is ok on its own but worn together it drowns her petite figure. Thanks sew much for another excellent video.

[@VariationsOnASeam]

I really like that Simplicity was trying to do something a little different and interesting but not too crazy. There isn't anything here I feel I have to have like I did with the last Vogue release. But I will likely pick up the dog coat pattern for my chonky bully and the wheelchair blanket pattern for my daughter.

[@karlenwilson2909]

That asymmetrical knit top is so cute! I hardly ever feel like I HAVE to have any patterns but that one I NEED! Also, at first glance the "concho" was a NO, but you talked me into the practicality lol

[@knottygnome]

maybe this is my own prejudice showing but i assumed that the wrap jacket for a man was meant to be a loungewear item--a stay at home and be warm and comfy kind of thing but for dudes. it's kind of like a smoking jacket. you could omit the belt and add buttons and it would look like a grampa cardigan. my 2 cents.

[@tinaellison3521]

I thoroughly enjoy your pattern reviews! I kinda like the casual coat - otherwise many of these patterns have zero shape and altogether too much ease! 10" of bust ease should be reserved for an overgarment; please!! Also, is this the first time that Simplicity has included pattern descriptions? Finally!

[@nicolam5965]

Just a thought about items not being in traditional winter fabrics..... not everywhere in the world has cold winters, maybe they are trying to appeal to more than just USA?

[@denisedorsey2889]

I had the same thought. Even in the US, my Southern California girlfriend isn’t wearing my Pacific Northwest winter wardrobe 😊

[@jayneterry8701]

I thought the coat has an attached scarf as it has a v neck for a winter coat seems weird.

[@kaygee4691]

Thank you so much for doing these pattern release reviews. I'm going to comment on Mimis' pattern. I think your view of her being very busy and only releasing one pattern is probably correct. I'm with you in that it's not something I could pull off if wearing everything at once. And honestly? Even on her, it's " a lotta look". I think that she's a tad too short for all of that fabric, but that's just me. Separately, the pieces do work, but together, they're a lot. Also, as you point out, that anorak pullover would be better if it had a front zip rather than not. Again, thanks for the reviews! They're great.

[@rhonddalesley]

I think that the Mimi jacket would look better with a high lo hem curving up at the front

[@alager27]

Love listening to your pattern reviews, they are great! Thanks so much for sharing with us, it really helps me to decide which ones are worth buying. I would love for you to check Vikisews please, they have some fun patterns!

[@margaretgorski7947]

Well i am a pass on them all......except maybe that cross over pants you love. I really love the shorter skirt and the shorts, but i am not a fan of the back zip.

[@claudianowakowski]

Hey I'm 1st. I love these videos

[@InsidetheHem]

Yay! Thank you!

[@ladylouise1969]

9684 and 9686 are the only two I was interested in...not a lot "going on"-it seems! Thank you for the review! Kiss the girls for me! :+)

[@veronica1976ok]

Did they accidentally release "Spring 2023" ? What's up with all the spring colors?

[@InsidetheHem]

Right?!

[@lizjolly5454]

The first pattern... I think they meant two coat lengths PLUS a jacket. This would be the correct way to describe it in the UK - a jacket is not a coat here!

[@sewvintageglamwithunadoyle2775]

I think the vestee is just the bodice? 🤔

[@InsidetheHem]

Well, If you don’t know…! Haha!

[@sewvintageglamwithunadoyle2775]

@@InsidetheHem 😂 Ah well - I’m still quite new to vintage style… Mainly been sewing Repro patterns such as Gertie’s Charm Patterns. I did buy some reference books. Must have another look through them actually… 😍

[@lorieburtt592]

I don’t think that the patterns ought to be custom fit to the models, because that would give a false impression of how the garment fits straight out of the packet. Instead, I do very much wish that the sample sizes sewn were stated, along with the heights and body measurements of the models, for each photo published. That would provide sooooo much information regarding the fit and ease of the designs. If only wishing made it so…

[@InsidetheHem]

Fair points! Something more than we are getting would help.

[@lorieburtt592]

@@InsidetheHem Absolutely! I enjoy your channel very much. You are a delight! Happy season and a healthy and prosperous New Year to you and yours. ❤️

[@sewing-Susan]

9690-not winter looking. Is that the problem?

[@bethjohns6755]

A definite no to the man sweater! 😂

[@rabbitlovesraven]

is it just me or have the big 4 pattern companies been going off the deep end with designs lately? I mean there aren't many I like to begin with but it's dwindling drasticly lately

[@anymoose6685]

It seems strange to have cut away shoulders on the women’s plus sizing. I don’t know who the plus size women are who feel comfortable in a strapless bra. I sure don’t. Talk about the whole thing falling down! Maybe the cut out patterns could be designed with a coordinating bra cover, like some sort of shaped dickie?

[@brightiz]

The last pattern with the men's cargo pants- the model is wearing a Shawl collar sweater in that one that is perfect. I'm thinking where is the pattern for this?

[@eunicehehir6374]

I think 9678 is just too big for model: the neckline looks loose, the waistline droops, there's too much length in the bodice.

[@jolynnwhite7946]

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[@claudianowakowski]

The tie belt makes that jacket look like a robe. it looks sloppy. I think there have always been separate jacket patterns. There have certainly always been separate pants and skirt patterns too. The way that pleather tunic is styled it looks very seventies. Definitely not new or fresh The unisex shawl collar cardigan reminds me of my grandfather. I absolutely love those cross front pants

[@jeffvinson7511]

Mimi g do nice staff but this is to many things at the same time simple is better.

[@fortmacmom3122]

The man looks like he’s in a bathrobe

[@jkilladrugdilla9067]

i didnt like it - josie