Developing a Line of Menswear Patterns

[Honey Doll]

I've been following some of the recent threads relative to the lack of menswear patterns with interest. I've spoken with Alexandra of www.EvaDress.com about expanding the availability of reproduced menswear patterns. If you are familiar with her shop, you already know that whe has an amazing selection of ladies patterns reproduced from originals and is developing a good deal of these in multiple sizes.

In discussing with her the threads here, it appears that the first offering should be men's pants in multiple sizes, with more pieces to follow.

I'd really appreciate your opinions as to what would be on your menswear vintage pattern "wishlist".

Thanks to all

Honey Doll

 

[Honey Doll]

Which of these two pant styles would you be more interested in having available first in multi-sizes?

1930s....

1940s....

Honey Doll

 

[kerry]

My hubby just said, " 40s pattern please".
I would definately buy both!

 

[Edward]

I'd probably jump for 40s out of the two, but yes, both would be great.

It would be especially welcome if someone was going to produce a run of the trousers (for those of us who don't sew and therefore would have to be getting someone to run them up for us...)...... Military trousers from the period (think USAAF officers' pinks, or RAF dress uniform trousers) are plenty wearable and reasonably easily available as reproductions, but beyond that rather limited colour range, it is very difficult to find off the peg stuff.

 

[Mike K.]

Include a Hollywood Jacket

I'd also vote for the officer's 'pinks' trousers, but be sure to include a matching shirt. One of the toughest things will be getting the correct color.

My #1 suggestion, however, would be to offer a Hollywood jacket something like this one.

 

[Creeping Past]

Which of these two pant styles would you be more interested in having available first in multi-sizes?

Honey Doll, this is such a good idea.

I'd say you'd get takers for both patterns. You've a customer right here for both! But I'd certainly be happy with the 1930s one.

If it's okay to weigh in with suggestions for future patterns at this stage, a good shirt pattern would be very much appreciated (thanks to Mike K for the photo).

 

[Honey Doll]

hollywood jacket

I'd also vote for the officer's 'pinks' trousers, but be sure to include a matching shirt. One of the toughest things will be getting the correct color.

My #1 suggestion, however, would be to offer a Hollywood jacket something like this one.

Thanks for the suggestion Mike-- I have a pattern for a 2-tone jacket.

Honey Doll

 

[Pip]

Which of these two pant styles would you be more interested in having available first in multi-sizes?

1930s....

Honey Doll

I have to say I adore these Mens trousers patterns (particularly lower right haha). Would CERTAINLY buy a pattern for those and recommend them

 

[Honey Doll]

Hollywood jacket pattern

Here is my Hollywood 2-tone jacket. Thoughts? Interest in seeing it replicated?

Honey Doll

 

[Honey Doll]

Here are a few other potentials

What do you all think of these?


30s casual jacket...

40s shirt...

30s shirt...

Thoughts? Interest?

Honey Doll

 

[Feraud]

Here is my Hollywood 2-tone jacket. Thoughts? Interest in seeing it replicated?

Honey Doll

Absolutely. Also, either the 30s or 40s pants are acceptable to me.

 

[flat-top]

Very cool styles! Any idea of pricing, or is it too soon for that?

 

[Edward]

All of the above look great!

 

[cookie]

Great idea what about suit patterns?

 

[BellyTank]

The '30s casual jacket would be very useful for many folks.
The '30s trousers too.


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[Honey Doll]

Show me some pics...

Great idea what about suit patterns?

Show me some pics of suit styles you have in mind!

Honey Doll

 

[Honey Doll]

Bit soon

Very cool styles! Any idea of pricing, or is it too soon for that?

I'm plotting this with Alexandra from www.evadress.com as she has the skill and technical ability to reproduce the patterns. I can't speak for her on pricing, but you can look at what she has been charging for patterns in her shop to see her range.

Honey Doll

 

[Mike K.]

Show me some pics of suit styles you have in mind!

How about something like this? Single-breasted, peaked lapels, jetted pockets.

 

[C.K.Farnsworth]

the 30's first...

...that's my two cents worth. Of course both would be great and I would probably buy both as they became available. But, 1930's stuff for guys is harder to come by and harder to fake with modern stuff. Swell idea and I will definitely support you!

btw, my lady friend already bought a 30's evening dress pattern from Eva Dress and had it made out of black silk with dark red accent/ sash for an event at the Cicada Club here in Los Angeles.

Cheers!

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

I want this,...

... Mr. Smith's suit.
If it's not too much to ask.

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