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This is the first I've heard of it, and when I saw the title I was expecting to see patterns from the actual show.
Uli's tie-dye dress from the "final four" episode, Michael's cocktail dress from the "black and white" episode. Kara Saun's wedding creation maybe?
This was just bogus.
Anyway I can't wait till Wednesday!
What? Where did you find these patterns? They're not on the simplicity website... I agree, I LOVE Project Runway but I'm not crazy about these patterns. They're OK, but not what I would have expected.
They had these in Walmart (or the book atleast) on Thursday. I did not like them at all. So BLAH. They aren't FABoulous, they are DRABoulous!
Put them in the trash bag...oh wait, they are trash bags! shapeless, soggy and derivative...
Well, they look like a lot of other patterns that have already been published. Furthermore, these styles aren't my style. I suppose I'll just have to pass on these!
Looking at those, I have such a feeling of déjà vu!
Thank goodness for Vogue and Hot Patterns!
(I do like the Simplicity/New Look patterns, and use them a whole lot, but when it comes to being fashion forward, I prefer Vogue and HP. Apparently, it'll stay that way!)
I don't know the show and cannot watch it from here but it all looks so boring, and lacking in talent and ideas! Nothing new, in fact, it all looks like 'flash back' fashion...lol.
Haha!! Well it is "simple" after all! :op
They are definitely not trying hard enough!! LOL
But I do like the blue and brown dress in #S3529 and of course the bell sleeve jacket in #S3538. I am a sucker for those!!
ugh. Like you said, you would think they would have chosen some memorable looks from the show. Instead, it looks like they just looked at EVERY garment made in all 3 seasons, found the few that looked sort of like patterns they already had (regardless of which designer made them or how far along in the competition they were), and then republished those patters with the Project Runway stamp.
I was so looking forward to the PR patterns being released and I'm so disappointed. They're not terrible, but when I first heard about them I was expecting modified, more (wearable) copies of some of the outfits from the show - these look like Simplicity's Design Studio patterns repackaged with a PR logo.
*blink.. blink* I got SOOOO excited when I saw your entry title.. and then WOW talk about "Make it Work" for real. I could have swore all of these patterns were already in the catalogs to date. I would have to break out my glue gun and bedazzler to jazz these up! LOL
Perhaps the directions in the envelope open up with a message from Tim Gunn giving us our "fashion challenge for the Everyday Woman - Make it Work! "
Oh, that's not what I expected at all. I'm really disappointed in this line of patterns - I had hoped for better. I know I'm pregnant and can't wear most of the clothes anyway right now, but I think I would skip this even if I could.
Lame, so very lame.
They look what Simplicity already has in its line. I would have love to see something more fashion forward. However, I think you can create and translate these pattern into something else.
I totally agree with you Erica, these are very disappointing. They look like the patterns already in the catalog, and if I saw the pictures/drawings alone, I would never have guessed they are the new PR patterns. Bummer.
Seems like everyone, everything is trying to jump on the Project Runway bandwagon-catwalk? At the Houston Quilt Festival, the Brother sewing machine booth was giving away black paper bags with the Project Runway logo and endorsement.
I think Michael Kors would call these patterns . . . farty. I can just see the disgusted look on his face. Ugh. They need to try harder.
how awful! I have been waiting for these patterns since I heard they where going to be printed. It is back to the drawing board for Simplicity. I'll keep looking in my backstock for sew-alikes for the next season.
ICK!!!
michelle
www.oldpatterns.com
You should have seen the fabrics they used for the garments they showed at Quilt Festival for these patterns. No make it work, very tacky cottons in poor pattern combinations not well made.
Yeah... these are disappointing! I mean, where is the ingenuity in these?! Good basics, but nothing that I'm going to run out to the store to snatch up... even when they're on sale. :p
I am so not feeling these. They look like recycled Simplicity patterns with Project Runway stamped on it. I would rather Project Runway come up with their own brand of patterns or hook up with Burda. They know what they are doing.
I think you're right, erica. I'd be expecting some fabulousness. I have similar patterns of these things at home.
So, the whole point is that you should be able to mix and match elements to create your own look. At least that's what the Simplicity woman from Lori's podcast said. So no, they aren't special and aren't supposed to be. It's just supposed to make you feel like a designer. Not the best marketing move IMHO.
Cidell,
Is that not what we do anyway as sewers? There is no ingenuity in that marketing plan at all!
Most reality shows have a clip show of funny moments (like on ANTM where one of the girls flushed a weave down the toilet or on American Idol where the really really really bad delusional singers are showcased), and I suspect that these patterns were inspired by that yet-to-be-show "outtakes" episode of PR.
I usually won't add a "me too" comment, but if anyone happens to contact Simplicity please add my dismay. I totally agree. The 'designs' look slapped together and don't deserve the PR name. Project Runway has a great opportunity to inspire new (and old!) home sewers, but they really dropped the ball on this one.
BTW, big fan of your blog. I use it as a gentle incentive to get back into sewing! Thanks!!
what a snore. How do these have anything to do with Project Runway except the name. They look like recycled patterns we've already seen from them for how many years?
I am totally new to sewing, but I know enough to say these patterns are not inspiring. I was dreading working tomorrow night because I will miss the first episode of PR, I don't feel so bad now!
It's all very . . . run of the mill. Nothing special to see here. I'm disappointed as well.
@ NurseByrd,
Please don't let those patterns deter you from the show. That's apples & oranges. This season (I'm predicting) will be hot! These are experienced designers and I can't wait to see their offerings.
Wow, I'm so underwhelmed AND disappointed too. There is no difference between this and their regular line. I was totally expecting knock-offs of the winning designs on the show. Wow..
You are so right, like always. How disappointing.
:-(
Erica...I think I'm going to try my hand at making something before Christmas. I know what I have in mind but Imma need some guidance so please note that I will be BLOWING UP YOUR SITE AND PHONE.
Love,
Monnie
Big sigh of dissapointment. So many great designers from the show. I would love a Uli pattern or Kara Saun or Laura Bennet. I agree with whomever commented the Michael Kors would say "farty".
Monnie,
I am so excited for you! You have the email and phone number! You know I am hear to help!
I am so excited for the new season of Project Runway. The competition looks hot!
These patterns are just lame and fugly. I doubt they passed Nina Garcia's wiff test.
I agree with you on these. Ugh.
There's a jacket on there that I swear they've done before. Ugh. How disappointing. More stupid marketing stuff. When will marketing types realize that consumers really have brains?
I'm commenting twice because I'm still bitter. It just could have been sooooo much better! Why not have each season's designers submit a design? Raise the bar! Look at Patrones and BWOF. They have more complicated patterns that move you forward and are trendy too. Grrrr. This is just a rehash of the 'Six Made Easy' line. Ok. I think I'm off my rant now.
Cidell,
I understand how you feel completely. I feel like I was built up to be pushed right off of the cliff! Atleast Brother has some pretty decent machines with the Project Runway name on them. LOL
Erica, you said it all! Those patterns look like a waste of paper.
blah.... Wouldn't Nina be bored?
I feel the same as you. Nothing special..., same ole same ole Simplicity patterns.
I'd make myself a coffee filter dress before I made any of these patterns.
When I saw that turquoise sample on 3529, I thought something was wrong with ME! It looks a little thrown together. I'm sure there are people out there who can make these patterns into fantastic garments.
How disappointing! If this looks like ANYTHING that was on the show, it would have been the contestants that got auf'ed for being too boring. I'm not seeing how these are any different than patterns that have already been in the Simplicity line either. If PR wanted to make a sewing pattern line, I'd agree with whoever said they should have gone to Burda-- they'd know how to make it work!
Hmm... maybe that should be an upcoming challenge on PR. "Use this sewing pattern based on our show, but in a way that doesn't suck."
I'm disappointed too!
I agree. These patterns, while cute, are nothing fashion forward. And, if anything, Project Runway patterns should be forward and groundbreaking.
I was looking forward to seeing what Simplicity would offer when it was announced on the Sew Forth podcast. What a disappointment!
I really need to look into leanring to sew. *Sigh*
I finally caught a repeat of Project Runway's debut show and would love to hear your take on the it.
I was at Joann's yesterday and happened across the new catalogs and was really, really underwhelmed by the Project Runway offerings. Considering how excited the folks at Simplicity were over these, I had really expected more ingenuity. It seems that the only *new* part is the inclusion of an additional piece of paper to the instructions that gives you a silhouette and pattern pieces to work with and get creative, much like paper dolls. I literally said "huh?" *This* got all that hype?? It's like Project Runway for 10 year olds.
I COMPLETELY agree, and I don't even watch PR! Flipping through their catalog yesterday, I found 2-3 patterns that looked like exact replicas of some of these.
Sad. With the exception of Built by Wendy patterns, I hardly ever use/recommend Simplicity anymore.
I was at JoAnn's yesterday and they were having a $1.99 sale on Simplicity patterns. When I looked at the book and saw these patterns, I admit I was truly disappointed. Many are not my style and some were just duplications of the same pattern elsewhere in the book.
I wanted to see the pattern and relate it to the designer. Just doesn't work for me and from reading many of the comments above, not for most of us.
You are sooooo spot on!!! Those patterns from PR should have been more fashionable!
I am with you Erica, a big flop!
After reading everyone's comments what else can I say. Thank goodness the show has a lot more to offer. I hope someone at Simplicity get hold of these comment and realize that sewers are looking for patterns that will take us to next step in our sewing adventure. To showcase the upcoming designers such as Michael Knight, Uli and Laura Bennet and to market such mediocre pattern is an insult to sewers sense of style
I love the new patterns. Which ones will you be making? I just wanted to come by and say hello to ya. Take care and have a nice holiday if I don't hear from ya.
Kayos,
Is that sarcasm or you just didn't read??
Hi! I just came across your site. It looks like you make some very classy clothes - I like what I've seen so far!
My blog is dedicated to finding high quality, American made goods. Do you have a website of the clothing that you make? I'd love to add it as a link on mine . . .
Also, I'm hosting a new giveaway this week - come check it out! Thanks again!
Patriot,
This is it!
Thanks for dropping by!
Re Project Runway patterns...I KNOW! I was sooooooooo disappointed. How awesome would it had been to find a Michael Knight or Laura Bennet piece!!! What were they thinkin'! zzzzzz!
It's one thing to whore it out. Another to do it so unimpressively. I haven't watched the new season, but I sure would have loved to see one of Michael's or Uli's creations.
Hey Erica
I have to agree with you about some of the designs from the show,so of the designs suck.
I started watching the show because I was hired to create a website for zulema griffin one of the contestants from the show. www.zulemagriffin.com
p.s I can't be held accountable for the new design after I created the website a larger design firm took over the project and the altered my original design 
Agreed! Part of the problem is the photo styling. It doesn't capture the look and feel of the show at all. The patterns are workable (even if they are not inspirational), but they missed the boat on marketing them, in my opinion. A small shot of the silhouette behind the PR logo, then a side shot of a strutting model and then a big, full frontal shot to show the pattern would have captured the spirit of the show and made these patterns seem more fashion-forward.
o.k. based on all this discussion I HAD to go and look at the patterns up close and personal to see what made these Project runway patterns.
They added a sketch page to the directions call "croquis" here are similar models: http://www.alleycatscratch.com/f...ion/
Figures.htm
they also gave you the elements to trace to get you started on your design work and some instructions on how to do it.
Looking at the cover - you can not tell that this is inside or why they suggested these patterns for basic design work.
I picked up simplicity 3530 to try to make a baby doll like shirt for my 5' 5" teen daughter. We'll see how it goes!
- oldpatterns
Michelle,
This concept is not new to me. When a pattern offers multiple views, I do this anyway... just like the McCall's trench coat I'm working on now. And croquis are for people that don't know what works for their body. This would be great for rank beginners though.
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