Knipmode delivery day is always a happy day Chez Foxgloves. The magazine usually arrives around 10 am on a Saturday. Perfect time to curl up in a chair with a cup of coffee and do some daydreaming about new additions to the sewing queue. Not this Saturday though. When the mailman passed our home without stopping by I felt like a three year old whose balloon just popped.
Late in the afternoon a neighbour made my day by handing me the Knipmode that was wrongly delivered at her house. Maybe it was all for the best, cause ending up by the first wood fire of the season with a glass of wine put me in the perfect mindset for a magazine filled with loungewear, jackets and warm coats!
Over summer I didn't review all issues, but by popular request I will resume this series. So grab a drink and let's see!
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| Pattern overview Knipmode November 2016 |
The magazine opens with a collection in lace styled for everyday wear as well as party wear. Lace bomberjacket #8 is clearly a versatile piece as it looks good with jeans as well as over dress #25.
I'm not completely sold on the white top with the bell-ish sleeves. Just not bold enough. Elsewhere this top is pictured made in tweed with teeny tiny 1 cm fringe along the hem and sleeves. You can see the potential, but again, not enough design detail to make an impact. Exaggerate the sleeves and go wild on the fringe and you'll have a pretty party top.
The loungewear collection contains hooded cardigans, jogging pants, sweatshirts an asymmetric skirt and a onesie.
By the way, did you all read this great article by Mary Danielson Perry at the Curvy Sewing Collective blog? Mary classifies Knipmode patterns as Love them, Like them, Meh and WTF. For me a onesie falls definitely in the latter category, although in the past I had to adjust my initial reaction to a pattern more than once. Well, at least when I suddenly feel the urge to sew a onesie I will know where to find a pattern. Or not, as it will be a clear sign I've lost my marbles.
But, to each her own!
I write these reviews from my personal point of view and I'm well aware of the fact that Knipmode's designers have to come up with monthly collections that appeal to 42000 readers of different ages and sizes. A big no for me can be the dream pattern for one of my daughters, or my mom!
Here's another version of the lace bomberjacket in a double faced knit with faux leather sleeves.
What more have we got?
Lovely degrade print fabric for a shirt dress (#12), based on the same pattern as button down shirt #13
Love the use of colour, but those princess seams with release pleats at the bust look a bit odd. Not a flattering fit for the model either.
In the new monthly feature Readers Request a fun fur coat in the style of designer Dries van Noten is designed for a 20 year old student of the Amsterdam Fashion Institute.
The same coat is translated to a more classic look and made in a beautiful boucle with a plaid pattern in faux fur.
Looking at the line drawing it's not hard to imagine how a more conservative dresser could make this coat in camel or navy and wear it with a classic scarf.
New patterns added as pdf to the webshop:
Finally, I just mentioned the new Reader Request feature. In fact, it's the return of a popular feature from the past. In 1998 my twelve year old daughter wrote a letter to Knipmode, asking for extra tall teen patterns. Knipmode designed a jacket and a pair of pants for her. She had a wonderful time at the photoshoot and wore her jacket day and night until she outgrew it. Cute, right?
Speaking of teens. If there's a teen in your life interested in sewing, take a look at the new platform www.knipgirls.nl where girls aged 8-15 show DIY tutorials. Also on Instagram: @knipgirls
Well, other than last year this November issue did not contain many party dresses for the holiday season. The December sneak peek promises iconic little black dresses, so I'm already looking forward to the next issue. I 'll keep a close eye on the mailman's moves!
Disclaimer: this review contains no affiliate links. I paid for my copy and all opinions are my own. Photocredits: Knipmode
Great roundup. Love that funnel neck shift dress!
ReplyDeleteIt's the pink oversized cardigan ( on the right in the loungebar collage) but it can easily be lengthened to a dress!
DeleteA onsie! I want one!
ReplyDeleteSee? That'll be my new favourite game: connect each pattern to a blogger that will love it!
DeleteMy first thought on looking at the pattern sheet in your article was a good guess at exactly what Mary Danielson Perry would think of the onesies.
DeleteWe all know the answer to that one Kyra :))
DeleteI love that the company responded to your daughter in the best possible way.
ReplyDeleteI've reread your Concord reviews not sure what you did to neck. I found neck very wide, would need addition of 2.5 cms towards neck to make it reasonable. I'm just not sure I can be bothered! I thought it would be a nice quick make. The fit is way off. Any comment? TIA
Which neckline did you chose, Anne? My shoulder adjustments took out 4 cm in total of the circumference of the scooped neck and I later tweaked the back neckline further by folding out darts in the pattern. With each next version I made tiny adjustments to sleeves and length that brought me closer to turning this into a TNT pattern. I can now make with my eyes closed and the fit is so much better than RTW. I say it's worth the bother!
DeleteThanks. I'll persist! I chose the higher neckline rather than the scooped. I haven't attached neck band yet so might go ahead and see what it looks like. For the next one bigger cup size.
DeleteThanks. I'll persist! I chose the higher neckline rather than the scooped. I haven't attached neck band yet so might go ahead and see what it looks like. For the next one bigger cup size.
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ReplyDeleteOoh, the lace bomber jacket is a great idea. I already have a pattern, now to find lace.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's lovely! For one of the blouse patterns a John Kaldor lace was used. I don't know where you're based but it's easy to find online.
DeleteSo many beautiful patterns.
ReplyDeleteO yes! Inspiration keeps rolling in!
DeleteOoooh....I love the bomber jacket and coat. Gorgeous.
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