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Simplicity Lisette 2209 made up in a mint green pique. I loved this pattern so much that I made it again! Blogged at Idle Fancy.
Note: Pattern construction notes are detailed in my original rose print version of 2209 at my blog.
Three unusual stones in this stone bowl with a few blossoms added gives an interesting effect to this photo I think. (view in large size).
Date: 1953
Misses' and Women's One-Piece Dress
"Simple to Make" dress has short kimono sleeves and bodice underarm section for freedom of action. Concealed pockets in flared skirt are optional. View 1 buttons down entire front. Collar ans cuffs are contrasting. View 2 has wide shaped neckline. Sleeves open at outer edge. Buttons close dress to hipline with a pleat below closing. Saddle stitching trims the dress.
For Size 16 (B:34", W:28:, H:37:) --
Width around lower edge of dress: 80 1/2".
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of dress: 46".
Suggested Fabric Types --
View 1: cotton, chambray, rayon tissue gingham. Contrast: Cotton, pique, rayon. View 2: Cotton, linen, pique, rayon, shantung.
Sewing Notions --
View 1 & 2: 3 spools of thread; bias seam binding (optional); round shoulder pads (optional); hooks and eyes; belt, buckle (optional).
View 1: 10 buttons; contrast thread.
View 2: 5 buttons; embroidery thread.
From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.
This is a scan of the original instructions for vintage pattern Simplicity 6183, page 1.
The original tissue is over 60 years old, so rather than further damage the paper, I have scanned the pattern instructions.
If you need any assistance with terminology, resizing, fabric selection or any other aspect of creating this lovely vintage pattern, please contact me.
This pattern is available in my etsy shop: ConsuturaFashionista
"1938" handwritten on the envelope. This pattern was pretty easy to work with and the result is very flattering and feminine. On mine, I shortened the hem to the knee and made my own bias from the contrasting fabric. Easy. A+ pattern!
Simplicity 2410, view B.
Made out of DS quilts floral and hem bound with Katie Jump Rope.
I changed the zipper from a regular zipper with a flap, to an invisible zipper.
This is a 12, but I wish I had made it a 14 for comfort. Next time. This was a super easy pattern and I'm very happy with it. I decided to bind the hem instead of turning it up in order to keep the length. There's something about being 40 that has made me shy away from short short skirts. :)
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.
Date: 1939
Misses' and Women's Dress.
A charmingly simple dress for important afternoons, this one has a softly gathered bodice and V neckline. Back laps over front at shoulders, giving a yoke effect. Front panels of the flaring skirt join bodice in a high shaped outline. Style I has long sleeves. Style II has short, shirred sleeves. Clips at neckline and tie belt are shown.
For size 16, (34B, 28W, 37H), finished back length from base of neck to hem of dress is 45 inches. Width around lower edge of dress about 1 7/8 yards.
Notions --
Style I--II:
slide fastener; 2 spools thread (100 yds. each); snap fasteners; hooks and eyes; seam binding; shields.
Style I: belt.
Style II: 2 ornamental clips.
Suggested Fabrics--
Style I: Plain or printed Marocain crepe, triple sheers, faille silk, silk jersey, flat crepe, rayon crepe, sheer wool, crepe satin.
Style II: Plain or printed: metal shot crepe, jacquard crepe, canton crepe, novelty cottons, lawn, sheers, silk jersey.
"Es fácil dejar que tus pensamientos y preocupaciones compliquen tu vida. Pero se requiere de gran fortaleza para ser simple."
"It’s easy to let your thoughts and worries complicate your life. But it takes great strength to be simple."
Yehuda Berg
¡FELIZ SEMANA A TODOS!
Simplicity 9834; ©1971; Junior Petites' and Misses' Mini-Dress, Smock and Pants: The mini-dress V. 1 with high round neckline has back zipper and long set-in sleeves gathered with elastic casings. The top-stitched smock V. 1 and 2 gathered to lined yoke has low round neckline, front button closing and short set-in sleeves gathered to armholes. V. 1 has patch pockets made of dress fabric. V. 2 has patch pockets made of pants fabric. The pants V. 2 have back zipper and elastic waistline casing.
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger
Date: 1968
JUNIORS' AND MISSES' DRESS OR JUMPER:
The collarless dress V. 1 or jumper V. 2 and 3 with shaped and lowered waistline seam has princess-line bodice without side seams, an A-line skirt, lowered round neckline, back zipper and top-stitching. V. 1 and 2 skirt have front inverted pleat. V. 1 has short set-in sleeves. V. 2 and 3 are sleeveless. V. 2 has button trimmed patch pockets. V. 3 skirt is cut on bias.
For Size 14 (B: 36", W: 27", H: 38")--
Finished back length of dress or jumper: 39½"
Width of lower edge of dress view 1 or jumper view 2: 71"
Width of lower edge of jumper view 3: 59"
Suggested fabric types--
Cottons and blends. Linen. Synthetics and blends; poplin, hopsacking, homespun, canvas, duck, silk linen, gabardine, flannel. Lightweight wools and blends; double knits, bonded jersey, wool flannel, wool gabardine. V. 3 also in even plaids.
Sewing notions--
Thread, bias seam binding (opt.), neck zipper: 16" for sizes 7, 9, 11, 13; 18" for sizes 10, 12, 14, 16. V. 2: two â…ž" buttons.
Theme: SIMPLICITY
Ran: June 09, 2009 - June 15, 2009
Original Photograph © Christa Jansen van Vuuren
From giant box of patterns purchased over weekend at estate sale. No date but looks like 1950s. Date confirmed by "Little Black Car" -- 1951.
Adopted
Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern
#7025
Misses' & Women's One-Piece Dress With Two Necklines
Size 12 Bust 32
©1967
Every year my friend and I have a tradition of watching the 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice together over a weekend. Last year I decided to have a bash at making us costumes, and my co-blogger Julia helped! I blogged about it here: threadcarefully.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/simplicity-costu...
I used Simplicity 4055 and some end-of-line cotton from Abakhan (hence the crazy orange colour). The fit of these dresses is far from perfect, but as we only wear them once a year we don't really care. I made a`matching dress for Little Tweedie with some of the leftovers. Miraculously she's managed to fit into the same dress a year later, and my friend who is 20 weeks pregnant also still managed to fit in this year!
I'm wearing my dress with floral print flat shoes which I LOVE!
Date: 1944
Misses' and Women's One-Piece Dress and Cape
The bodice front is styled with a center seam and darts in sunburst effect at waistline. There are center front and back seams in skirt and a sash ties in bow at side. The cape is fashioned with a continuous shoulder and side seam. Bands are attached at shoulder seam to hold cape in place. Style I has a high neckline with front-slit opening and long sleeves. Style II features a cap-type sleeve and V neckline. Style III has a high neck and cap-type sleeve.
For Size 16 (B:34", W:28", H:37") --
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of Dress: 43"
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of Cape: 15 1/2"
Width around lower edge of Dress: 54 1/2"
Sewing Notions --
Matching Thread---Style I and III---200 yds.; Style II---250 yds.
Contrast Thread---Style I and III---50 yds.
Dress Side Opening---slide fastener or snap fasteners and hook and eye. Long Sleeve Opening---snap fasteners.
Seam Binding.
Triangular Shoulder Pads---(Optional).
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.
I must say that I love this photo!
The wet flower, the unfocused green confusion behind and the simplicity :)
18-55
Description: Wearable Muslin - Simplicity 2226 Skirt View C
Date Completed: 12th August, 2012
Pattern: Simplicity Pattern from the Remnant Warehouse
Fabric: Cotton from the Remnant Warehouse
Inspiration: Here, here and here
Comments: Overall, I am really happy with the construction of the skirt. Everything came together easily. As this was a "Learn to Sew" pattern, the instructions were very clear and thorough. My first time inserting a lapped zipper (using this method) which took a while to get used to, but once I got the hang of it, it wasn't hard at all.
When I tried it on and looked in the mirror, I was quite happy with it. Unfortunately, when I turned to the side, the side view of the skirt was nearly as wide as the front view! Then I turned and checked out the back. OMG. It was only then that I realized having gathers on the BACK of the skirt is so very unflattering on me :(
Changes to Pattern: None. I was going to leave off the belt loops as I was feeling lazy, but I had cut out the fabric for the "carrier" anyway, not knowing what a "carrier" was until I got to the relevant part of the sewing instructions (yes, I can be a bit slow). They ended up being really easy and quick to sew anyway.
From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.
Date: 1953
Misses' and Woman's Robe in Two Lengths
"Simple to Make" robe is styled with cuffed raglan sleeves. Views 1 and 2 have round collars, short sleeves, pockets and optional tie belt. View 1, contrast bias binding trims collar, cuffs, and flaps. View 3, three-quarter length robe, fastens at neckline with purchased frog and features mandarin collar.
For Size 16 (B:34", W:28:, H:37) --
Finished back length of Robe View 1 and 2: 46".
Finished back length of Robe View 3: 36".
Width around lower edge of View 1 and 2: 86".
Width around lower edge of View 3: 76".
Suggested Fabric Types --
V.1, 2: Lengthwise striped or plaid cotton, pique, seersucker, flannelette, rayon, challis, taffeta, butcher linen.
V.3: Cotton, flannelette, rayon, challis, satin, wool.
Sewing Notions --
View 1, 2 and 3: 2 spools of thread; round shoulder pads; bias seam binding (optional).
View 1 and 2: 7 buttons.
View 1: contrasting thread; 1 package of 1" wide quilt binding.
View 3: Purchased frog.
Simplicity Sewing Pattern
#8726
Misses' / Miss Petite Dress With Slim Or Flared Skirt
Size 12, 14, 16, 18
Out Of Print
©1996
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger
Date: 1945
MISSES' AND WOMEN'S ONE-PIECE DRESS: The cap-sleeved bodice is fashioned with smart shoulder folds and may be made with round or square neckline. The side-front opening fastens to the hipline with eight buttons. Bodice and skirt are joined at the waist under a purchased or self fabric belt. Two angular pockets which may be saddle-stitched, trim the skirt.
For Size 16 (B:34", W: 28, H: 37")--
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of dress: 43"
Width around lower edge of dress: 53¼"
Sewing Notions--
Matching Thread--100 yds. Buttonhole Twist. Embroidery Thread.
Front Opening--Style I---8 buttons (â…ž" diam.); Style II---10 buttons (â…ž" diam.). Purchased Belt---Style I. Sem Binding. Triangular Shoulder Pads---(Purchased).