Adding More Vogue Patterns to My Ever Growing Stash

I am suppose to be teaching beginning sewing classes for the months October and November. I had to cancel this month's class since no one signed up. I am not surprised as folks are holding onto their $. It's no loss for me as I now have time devoted to sewing and embroidery.

As I was hanging out at Hancock's, I did catch their Vogue pattern sale. Here's my purchase:

As you can see, this is a pattern for close-fitting pullover knit tops. I have a lot of knits in my stash that I need to start sewing up (to make room for the piles of other fabrics sitting on my sewing room floor). I like this pattern for the basic designs and various neck treatments and sleeve variations. I thought I would give it a try as I have worn out my TNT Kwik Sew and Stretch & Sew knit top patterns.


I finally got this pattern. I've been catching Hancock's Vogue pattern sales for the last few months, but never found this pattern in my size. Wouldn't you know it...the pattern was mis-filed under a different pattern number. I found it through my persistent digging in the pattern cabinet! I've been reading a lot of great reviews on this pattern. Mostly for the knit top with gathered shoulders.


This is an Alice & Olivia pattern. I read a few reviews on this pattern and really loved the results I was seeing. I thought this would be a great pants pattern to try once I get my crotch curve done. For my personal taste, I would more than likely remove the flare at the bottom of the pants.


As I was thumbing through the pattern book, I kept coming back to this pattern. This pants pattern is for moderate stretch knits and they do list stretch woven as a suitable fabric. Looks like another great pattern to try once I figure out my what pants alterations I need to make.


I love this evening bag pattern. I love all the versions shown. I have a few special events to attend later this year and next year. This is my chance to use up some of my fancy brocade scraps/leftovers.

Now, I need to start making my official sewing to do list.