Vogue Winter 2021 Sewing Pattern Collection | First Impression Review

[@debbiegauvain8539]

Overall, I think this collection is the most “everyday girl” wearable styles I have seen in a while. Still, very avant-garde and high fashion, but I think there were more pieces that I could see myself in.

[@tdm3301]

Those white shirts were everything. The cape is amazing. I am totally into this collection. Now, I just have to bring my sewing game up. 😅

[@Absintheskiss]

My bank balance is in serious trouble with this collection. As big woman I am super happy to see how they have FINALLY extended their size range up a bit.

[@jodieroundtree488]

Lindsey, I have worn my cape for over 30 years and live in the Pacific Northwest. I have no help and yet have driven a car, hiked, nursed children, looked sporty or chic while I raise my arms and shop, etc. Are you sure you weren't wearing a straight jacket??? ;D hahahaha. I love a cape to throw on running out the door, wearing with statement sleeves and mine is quite long to keep the cold off. Almost like wearing a comfy blanket. and omg, I was writing this when you said the next coat looked like a straight jacket. LOL.

[@robyn3349]

I wore a cape as my winter coat for years. Give capes a chance! :)

[@AusetsStitchedTreasures]

I haven't worn a proper coat in decades. I might actually make one this year. But I've got an idea of a green cape churning in the back of my mind...

[@InsidetheHem]

Ok ok. I’ll try one! Then I’ll film a day in the life vlog to see how it goes!!

[@jodieroundtree488]

@@InsidetheHem hahahahah! Make a good choice. Ain't gonna lie, there IS some arm holders out there. ;D

[@Mrsfalldowngobump]

Wow, now that's fashion. Not one cult like bag dress in the bunch. Actual fancy meant to be worn in public clothing, love it.

[@MassonLifestyle]

V1844 is a Chanel inspiration. They just had a show and it looks a lot like two of the looks they sent down the runway, it was quite a fun fashion show actually, the format, the music and the way they sent the runway was a lot of fun. Kudos to Vogue, I’ll be purchasing that pattern.

[@claudianowakowski]

I have seen actual vintage versions of this pattern available in various places. It looks 60s- early 70s. I will probably buy this pattern because I like the contrast collar and the cup sizes. So much easier to fit.

[@MassonLifestyle]

@@claudianowakowski it’s a good one!

[@marinelab]

You are absolutely right, if you type 1960's coat you find a tone of this silhouette. Miu Miu didn't invente anything revolutionary. Let's be honest. designers get inspired by previous fashion and sewing pattern get inspired by curent fashion. No need to be upset. The people who sew their own clothes didn't wait for Vogue to get inspired by designers. There's no way Vogue pattern will create prejudice in Miu Miu's business. On the contrary, we talk about it now, it is subliminal publicity...

[@patriciamack8414]

I love all the Vogue designs and feel they are classy and modern. Once you start sewing Vogue and wearing them it is hard to get enthusiastic about an everyday ordinary pattern from the other brands, although of course there are still a few gorgeous ones like the roused asymmetrical blouse from Simplicity just released. Even the Easy Vogue have beautiful style lines and seem to be in style for years. I encourage everyone to pick one Vogue to sew. It’s a game changer. I love the vintage designer Vogue too. Thank you for your review. Still smiling from some of your comments. Lol

[@sonyasew2]

This is why we Sew!!!🙂🙂

[@VariationsOnASeam]

Your commentary on the cape had me rolling. I love capes! But admittedly, my family does always tease me that I'd never be able to live alone because I always require help getting in and out of my clothes.

[@nian60]

Personally I would never be friends with anyone who complained if I sewed a haute couture knock-off. So I don't see it as a problem. To my knowledge you can't patent sewing patterns. If it's not a patent, you can legally copy it.

[@claudianowakowski]

There are no copyrights or patents on a fashion design. An actual sewing pattern is different. You cannot copy a sewing pattern and sell it.

[@nusaibahibraheem8183]

@@claudianowakowski you can copy the style and sell it. You just can't take someone else's pattern.

[@daisytrapt]

The men’s jacket 1853 is very Prince Charming-esque. I’m thinking it will be a great Halloween costume for my husband. Now I just need to find a Cinderella dress pattern I like.

[@patriciabrown1507]

I like this Vogue collection! A modern take on couture fashion, maybe.....vintage Vogue patterns 60's to the 80's and earlier were definitely high fashion, couture designs in my opinion. I love the leather pants, glitter dress and the white pleated blouse. I will be adding these to my collection for sure!! Thanks for sharing!

[@peggyriordan9857]

Thank you for going through each piece, describing the seaming, etc. It was fun for me to watch this. I really loved the first white shirt. I am excited to make that. It just looks like fun to wear. I will look like a house in it, but who cares anyway? I will like it. My Mother used to sew with Vogue patterns and I would hear several, 'Oh Nooo' and 'I can't believe I did that' coming out of her sewing room...but she persisted and they all came out beautifully. This will be the toughest for me yet with Vogue so please wish me luck! I really did like many of the items except for the dresses that reminded me of potato sacks. I have never liked those shapes. The Tilton pattern was really pretty tame for her and I liked it. Thank you very much for going over all of these pieces for us. Very time consuming on your part and detailed too. I really appreciated this. Take Good Care!

[@heatherthrone9999]

Only the short version of the cape is easy to wear. I would make it with super warm underlining and use a crossbody bag.

[@denisedorsey2889]

Wow. This is definitely a step up in terms of pattern designs. I love seeing these looks and hearing your comments. This is way out of my league, not only the wearing of these styles, but the sewing, oh my goodness, so far from where my sewing skills are. My sewing level: basic home cooked meals. Vogue sewing: French cuisine

[@InsidetheHem]

Haha. Perfect analogy!

[@pattyknoll7428]

Maybe it's just me, but V1839 and V1847 look like they are straight out of a futuristic SciFi movie. Very futuristic and edgy.

[@rrriot22]

I am just learning how to sew and I am here for Vogue making couture accessible!!! 😆

[@missdemeanor3524]

Welcome to the nicest, most accessible community on the internet. Even as a beginner, you can STILL jump right into an advanced level Vogue pattern! These were the garments that inspired me as a new sewist, so I told myself that they're just like easy patterns as long as I break every step into 2-3 mini steps. My first garment was an Issey Myake corset suit jacket - and I had no sewing background - just learned by watching KZbin. Sewing is the most awesome hobby!

[@rrriot22]

@@missdemeanor3524 Wow! I bet your jacket is beautiful!!! I just purchased my machine this week and will be threading it this week. You give me hope because I am a person who wants to make cool stuff right off the bat too!!

[@InsidetheHem]

If you want a little help getting the very basics, check out my SkillPop classes. :)

[@J_L970]

1847 in the stiff white material is very ‘straight jacket-y’ to me 😬 I’ve always considered Vogue to be runway/designer inspired. I’ve heard the Very Easy Vogue patterns could be discontinued and I’ll be very disappointed if that is true.

[@kebmccarron]

Rayon velvet is usually silk rayon velvet. Very luxurious!

[@pattyknoll7428]

I'm wondering, was there the same furor when Butterick put out their knock off of Mrs. Trump's inaugural coat? I would expect pattern companies to recreate these styles for us. Fashion has been emulated throughout time. This is a tempest in a tea pot.

[@robyn3349]

Yes

[@AusetsStitchedTreasures]

Mrs. Trump's inaugural coat is V1736. It probably did cause a run to shops. I've always admired Lauren's work. I made the jacket in a gold embossed denim that I wore over a strapless jumpsuit. Yes, fashion has always been emulated from Joan Crawford's Letty Lynton dress to inaugural coats and royal wedding dresses. Thankfully we're given an opportunity to create some of these styles in our own way that suits us.

[@rbersani1]

I am loving the sleeves.

[@claudianowakowski]

Knock off garments are a reality of the fashion business. By the morning after princess Diana married Charles there were copies of her wedding gown in stores. The pattern companies have made copies of all of the Royal wedding gowns over the years. That's just one example.

[@AusetsStitchedTreasures]

Absolutely! And I have bought every pattern that was created based on the the dresses worn for these highly publicized events. I still have the Butterick version of Diana's dress!

[@claudianowakowski]

@@AusetsStitchedTreasures I have it too somewhere.

[@missdemeanor3524]

Every time I can find one, I buy another Vogue Calvin Klein jeans pattern from 1980! These are the best jeans ever, drafted when you didn't want any stretch in your pants! I think Vogue patterns were drafted with such a perfect fit back when they just came with one size per pattern.

[@AusetsStitchedTreasures]

@@missdemeanor3524 I agree. I got the best fit from one size patterns as well.

[@roi-lynnmunsey8317]

I love the white blouse that was on the cover. I also love the cream funnel neck one after that. I love the pants that the leather pair fit the model so well. They were high waisted.

[@m.trevino9830]

I looove the little girl patterns! I want to make V1856 for my daughter.

[@margiecook6379]

Yes I will be buying some of these. I believe 1846 tilton will be first. They are fun to make and wear. Love the white blouse 1845 but would not like to iron it or putting a coat on over it ., But it is beautiful! I love capes! Yes I carry a shoulder bag and can drive my car safely. Will buy the no skirt patterns and those pants are fantastic. By the way, did anyone complain about buttericks two inauguration outfits?

[@amybarton4174]

Thanks Lyndsay!

[@ronnieroo227]

That first white blouse was WOW 😍🇬🇧👍

[@lindaladner5880]

Love! Not so much the coats and jackets for me but loved everything else. Great job, Vogue!

[@cindycash1772]

OMG... I ❤ that white blouse with all the tucks... that is crazy hot 🔥 !!! I will have that blouse... lol

[@zainylainy1]

I think these are the cutest clothes that vogue has come out with!

[@SaunWhee]

I can't believe there are people out there upset about pattern companies coping fashion designers! This has been going since the creation of commercial patterns. Dior and Chanel in the 40's and 50's Calvin Klein and others in 70s and 80's. If you follow designer runway and Vogue Magazine you recognized designer knockoffs in every issue. I don't get the sudden outrage. I doubt that MuiMui or Kamela Harris's stepdaughter cares! If anything they're flattered !!

[@missdemeanor3524]

Think how cool these would have looked against a black background with a spotlight and glitter thrown all around for the holiday season. Where's the super fun, dramatic holiday makeup? Graphic eyeshadow in bright colors, super glossy, sparkly lips, festive hair... These guys always give me a rage headache with their styling!!!!!!!!!!! On a positive note, there was the bejeweled Miu Miu coat, which reminds me that I can add some gemstones to any number of perfectly fine coat patterns already in my stash. (smug face) The next coat, with the bustle in back - that's a Vogue pattern if I've ever seen one! Get into my stash, you lovely thing! That white peplum top with all the all the pleats (in spite of the choke-y, makeup smearing collar) is going into the old stash too. I think it will rejuvenate the elephant-leg trousers and floor length velvet skirt from 2 or 3 year ago. It will look so money with some shredded jeans too. I am madly in love with the Claire Shaeffer "straight jacket". It reminded me of a deconstructed blazer and shirt reconfigured into a single 1940's-esque garment. I was envisioning it in a combination of black silk satin, ivory duchesse silk, softest pink silk crepe. Otherwise, I'd make it in some black and navy blue suitings in different patterns, leaving some seams unfinished and exposed to play up the deconstructed look. In you go! The jacket with the crazy, pointy collar, I'm getting JUST FOR THE COLLAR! I am 1000000000% there for the fly collar! How fun would that jacket look made up in bright, moto colors and a metal zipper with 1970's circle pull? Can you even imagine the Angela Davis hotness? The blaxpoitation hepness? I can, and I will be accessorizing it will large hoop ear rings! That mod twiggy dress is as good as mine too. What to say, other than if you're shy about showing too much leg, wear it with opaque/semi-opaque tights for modesty. Or if you don't shave your legs in the winter like someone I know who's not me. Those pleather pants were hottt too; if I had a small waist, I'd get them. Vogue should have included a pattern for the one-shouldered leotard top the model's wearing with these pants and the deep scoop-back top worn with the wrap around skirt. Oh jeeze, just remembered I need that beautiful jumpsuit and the vintage cape to boot. It seems like every time there's a bad economy or especially war, fashion veers into femininity. This collection bears it out.

[@AusetsStitchedTreasures]

My goodness! You've got my wheels churning. I recently pulled out my Claude Montana collection. Looking to stitch up V2450, finally! Sleeves are having their moment and collars are not too far behind, so V1840 (perhaps in a burgundy snake print pleather or a hot pink suede, both already in the stash) is added to my basket. I agree the one shoulder and scoop back tops should have been included in the patterns. They caught my attention first. But I think I can work with M7561 (look at the line drawings) for the scoop back and S8386 for the one shoulder top. The white pleated blouse is definitely being added to my collection. Yes, this collection is pretty darn good.

[@judisewnsew6514]

I love your comment! You hit all my points!

[@melblue107]

I love all of these designs. Thanks for the overview.

[@ladylouise1969]

Love Vogue!! Especially 1841 dress, 1845 blouse( which I must have-and perhaps will make for Spring)....I think I would not button it all the way up, but leave the collar "free", I think it is just gorgeous! 1847 very cute sweater, 1830 nice jacket-that one I love the collar detail as well-would love to make in vegan leather-a must have! 1853, that is tempting to get to perhaps make my DH a coat for next winter-I don't have time this winter-too many irons in the fire, so to speak... 1844-now I think that could be shortened slightly-and be worn as a real knock out tunic, I also think it could come down to just grazing the knee and look fabulous-another must have! 1848 very cool pant very tempting. 1851-loved that a lot, probably will find it's way into my stash for the future! Great review, thank you!

[@missdemeanor3524]

I was thinking the same thing about the stewardess dress; it would work at all kinds of lengths. It could even be shortened to a shirt length. I like sooooo many patterns in this collection, but I'm debating whether to spring for the stewardess dress before the next $5 or $7 sale in case it sells out

[@ladylouise1969]

@@missdemeanor3524 Yes, a lot of great patterns for me to get "my drool on"-lol! :+)

[@marinelab]

Love the pants V1848, love the 60's dress/flight attendant dress, the front pleated skirt too V1849....

[@kendal4452]

Often times I don't like vogue patterns because the styles are too wild and more for couture runway. I do like the critiques and that you call it out. I have no problem with V1841, hey why not copy it if you like the coat? That's what sewing is all about. If you can't buy it, sew it. :) But lets face it, you have to have a certain shape to really wear vogue.

[@sueknutson9664]

Love your First Impression reviews. The coats are gorgeous. The men’s robe in the double breasted version. LOL! Only Vogue would do that.

[@missdemeanor3524]

Those mens robes are almost legit 1930's-1940's men's smoking jackets. Real smoking jackets had a lining, which provided smokers an extra layer to keep them from ashing holes in their suits.

[@robyn3349]

Lol, a button jacket = a straight jacket! Love this collection!

[@VariationsOnASeam]

I am definitely making the leatherette pants. I love everything about them.

[@missdemeanor3524]

They are so hottttt! If only Vogue would haver included that one-shouldered bodysuit worn with them. They're going to need a close-fitting top - might as well go full on Joan Jett rocker chic with the outfit.

[@blufaerie]

The V1848 pant pocket looks like the Closet Core Pietra pant.

[@melissamiller502]

Ha I bought the V1845 shirt the day my Joann's put it out. So excited for those cuffs! Also, the pockets of the V1849 are giving me Gypsum skirt vibes for the shorter version.

[@missdemeanor3524]

Those cuffs are amazing!!! The whole shirt is art. Do you have a sense yet as to if the collar would look good if worn unbuttoned?

[@debbiegauvain8539]

LOL! This is cool …. But is it cool enough to make..? Isn’t that the question. At least for me, with Vogue. i can appreciate all the style, but not enough for me to make and wear. I do like that wrap around detail, but I agree with you, Lindsey - I don’t know how it would translate in wearing. Maybe not more fiddly than a button front coat…? IDK

[@ayolag]

I loved the skirts and faux leather pants (I noticed that Pietra pocket too). I saw some faux suede that these would look great in, very urban cowgirl. I might toile that draped top with some leftover bits Anyhoo keep up the reviews. I so appreciate them. A

[@janettechapple6542]

Love the grey jacket with all the design details. V1839. Wow. If in a crepe, it would make a great top/blouse. I prefer the short tunic on V1834. The dress is just too ‘art teachery’ for me.

[@jennifermaddock4382]

These are my absolute favourite videos to watch. I'm always attracted to the gala gowns and fancy coats (I'm still thinking about that stunning red one in last year's Vogue) but I just have nowhere to wear them. I have to keep your mantra in mind "Would I wear that to Target"? :)

[@claudianowakowski]

these are my fav videos too. I love them.

[@missdemeanor3524]

Dude - you can wear ANYTHING to Target! Get a gala gown pattern and make it up in a cotton or linen, shorten it and you've got a completely viable summer dress.

[@kathygann7632]

The red gown looks like the bodice should be completely lined, not just narrow bias tape.

[@lindakrol1762]

Loved this collection!

[@claudianowakowski]

I bought that 1st pattern for these sleeves and the cup sizes. I would not be surprised if it is the same sample garment on 2 different people. Is that would explain why it fits one of the women better. The white peplum blouse is to die for. I would probably shorten that caller stand though. I also love the funnel neck top. I bought the straight jacket pattern but I cannot imagine actually making it. It looks terribly difficult to make and not easy to fit either. But I think it's absolutely gorgeous. I like so many of these patterns but I don't think I would ever want to sew with synthetic leather. Other than a bomber jacket I don't think I'd want to wear synthetic leather.

[@Ventura0404]

OK I have to say it that shirt that white shirt that white shirt with all the tux are beautiful no don’t like the color don’t like the cuffs but everything else I adore easy fix

[@debbiegauvain8539]

Also… I do like the leather pants!! LOL. If you do a sew along… very likely… 🤔 maybe. More likely than if you don’t…. I’m intrigued…. Maybe…?

[@InsidetheHem]

I will not be doing a sew along for these! ;)

[@stacy.7955]

I loved all of 1852 and view A of 1847

[@kathygann7632]

I wish they would copy more designers, especially travel clothes that can be worn multiple ways. They look so easy to make, but I just can’t figure them out. The red double breasted coat looks like something a swashbuckling man with a sword would wear. I like it. I also live in the Pacific Northwest and made a great cape for college. I wore it everywhere and loved it, but couldn’t drive in it .

[@jolynnwhite7946]

Hope they do holiday😍

[@sewonsister]

I think...meh. I liked the jumpsuit. That's about all. I don't really get this collection. Thanks for the video!

[@maggiesteel6878]

Oh my goodness no,so unless it is oversized it will not fit a rectangle. Their is nothing there for me.

[@carolinedelisle589]

That poor red hair model did not get to wear anything that fits.

[@jayneterry8701]

Most of the men's wear seem geared to Gay men that sew. They have been asking for more details and upscale . Like the double breasted coat and housecoat. Though I'm sure housecoat is the wrong word. Dressier than

[@cathyswope5174]

The red head is soooo thin, her arms look breakable in the high waisted pants pic. I was too distracted with concern for her to focus on what she was wearing.😞