Vogue 1476, c. 1980s, Issey Miyake Coat, Top and Pants

Vogue 1476
c. 1980s
Issey Miyake Vogue Individualist
Misses' Coat, Shirt and Pants

Very loose fitting, unlined coat, mid knee, has front and back cut in one with collar (wrong side may show) and lower sleeves, yoke and upper sleeves cut in one, pockets and topstitched hem. Full length sleeves. Very loose fitting shirt has standing collar, dropped shoulders, low armholes, pocket, shaped hem and long sleeves pleated into button cuffs. Slightly tapered pants have shaped waistband with tab and buckle, pleated waist and pockets and mock fly zipper.

Everyone has this one, right? I mean, it's been in the Vogue catalog since the mid 1980s - that's almost 15 years. I didn't purchase my copy until the early 1990s and sewed the coat soon afterwards. Five yards - that's how much fabric you're wearing when you wear this coat. The coat is long gone, but the pattern remains.
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Vogue 1328, c. 1994, Issey Miyake Loose jacket, top, and "hammer" pants

Vogue 1328
c. 1994
Issey Miyake Vogue Designer Original
Misses' Jacket, Top and Pants

Oversized, unlined, below hip jacket has no shoulder seams, shaped hemline (back longer than front), side slits, stitched hems and 7/8 sleeves. Very loose fitting pullover top has mock bands, yoke and sleeves cut-in-one, underarm openings, pocket, side slit and 7/8 sleeves. Narrow hem. Very loose fitting tapered pants have elastic waistband, dropped crotch, seam detail, right side welt pocket and stitched hems.

This pattern is how I first discovered Issey Miyake vogue sewing patterns. I was at a store that was closing, and they had their entire stock of discontinued Vogue patterns in a bin for $1. Out of curiosity, I began browsing the bin pulling out any pattern that looked interesting. And this was one of them.

The pants were never a draw for me, but the top and jacket - well that's another story. I purchased a deep purple wool gauze with the intention of sewing the jacket. However, both the fabric and the pattern reside in my sewing studio untouched. Maybe someday...
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Vogue 1599, c. 1985, Issey Miyake jacket, skirt and top

Vogue 1599
c. 1985
Issey Miyake Vogue Individualist
Misses' jacket, skirt and top

Very loose fitting, unlined, below hip, double-breasted jacket has notched collar (wrong side shows on lapel), dropped shoulders, low armholes, back extending to side front (no side seams), side front pleat and pocket, button and toggle closing, and long sleeves.
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Vogue 1782, c. 1986, Issey Miyake jacket and skirt

Vogue 1782
c. 1986
Issey Miyake Vogue Individualist
Misses' Jacket, Skirt and Top

Loose fitting, lined, below hip jacket has extended shoulders, shoulder pads, mock upper welt, lower welt pockets, upper side panels (no side seams), button tab and belt, lower front extending to side back (no side seams), back hemline vent and long two-piece sleeves. Straight, wrap skirt, lower calf has button waistband and slanted pockets. Very loose fitting wrap top has button collar, extended shoulders, shoulder pads, low armholes, button front forming drape and long sleeves with button pleat Facings and hems are stitched in place.

In the eighties, when this pattern was released, I had not heard of Issey Miyake. I didn't follow the designer fashion trends, nor did I browse the Vogue designer pattern offerings. After all, most of those Vogue patterns were for "really advanced sewers" and way beyond my budget. Unless it was for a very special occasion, I stuck with McCall's, Simplicity and Butterick designs.

This particular Miyake pattern first came to my attention in the late 90s when I purchased a copy of More Power Sewing by Sandra Betzina.

The jacket is one of the samples in the book. I was intrigued by the front closure. The jacket itself it quite dated, but it's still fun to have this Miyake design in my collection.




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Vogue 1893, c. 1987, Issey Miyake jumpsuit and big shirt

Vogue 1893
c. 1987
Issey Miyake Vogue Individualist
Misses' Shirt, Jacket and Jumpsuit

Very loose fitting, unlined, below hip jacket has collar, dropped shoulders, mock bands, front overlay with pockets, back pleat and uneven hemline. Close fitting, pull on, tapered jumpsuit has front neckband, binding extending into shoulder straps and stitched hems.

When I first saw this pattern, I thought it included leggings and a leotard. But if you look closely it's actually a one piece bodysuit - something I'll never again subject myself to. But according to the description - and reading through the instructions - it's actually one piece with topstitching. I can only imagine how difficult this fashion ensemble would be if one needed to use the ladies room...

Anyway, back to the design. The jacket/shirt is an interesting design very much in keeping with late 80s fashions. Those of us that lived through that period remember only too well the tight leggings and big shirt combo.
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Vogue 2693, c. 1991, Issey Miyake Jumpsuit

Vogue 2693
c. 1991
Issey Miyake Vogue Designer Original
Misses' Jumpsuit

Close fitting tapered jumpsuit below ankle, has shoulder straps, mock bands, front pleated pants (no side seams) front zipper, stitches hems and inseam zipper at lower edge. A: contrast bodice sides and pants front and back.

Just another Miyake pattern from my collection. This was tucked in a Vogue pattern lot that I had purchased as I wouldn't have sought it out. I must admit, it's not one of my favorites from this designer. Did any of you ever sew this one?
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Vogue 1384, c. 1984, Issey Miyake top and asymetrical wrap skirt

Vogue 1384
Issey Miyake Vogue American Designer
c. 1984
Misses' Top and Skirt

Very loose fitting pullover top has standing collar with concealed button closing, dropped shoulders, yoke with slightly forward shoulders, back pleat, pleated pockets with flaps and concealed button tabs, mock bands and short or long sleeves rolled up (wrong side shows). Wrap skirt, below mid-knee, has waistband, right side pleated drape, no side seams and narrow hem. A: Contrast underskirt. Purchased belt.

Every once in a while I stumble across an 1980s out of print Miyake pattern that doesn't cost a small fortune. This is one of those - for less than $10 I was fortunate enough to purchase this not only factory folded but with the Vogue Designer Original label is still tucked inside.

So, let me ask you. Ten dollars is my personal cut off point for an out of print Miyake pattern. How much have you been willing to pay - or have paid - to get that OOP Miyake Vogue pattern you've always desired?
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