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Simplicity 6528; ©1974; Misses' Jumper, Blouse and Scarf: The blouse with front button closing, notched collar and long set-in sleeves gathered to buttoned cuffs may be worn with or without self fabric scarf. The top-stitched jumper with skirt stitched to lined bodice above normal waistline has low round neckline and back zipper.
Suggested fabrics: Blouse in printed silk, surah, crepe, challis, chintz, cotton broadcloth, sateen, chambray, jersey, matte jersey, lightweight wool. Dress in lightweight wool, wool flannel, tweed, gabardine, double knit, silk linen, poplin, chino, linen. Additional notions required: thread, seam binding or stretch lace. Blouse – eleven ½” buttons. Dress – 22” zipper.
The pattern has 10 pieces and 1 instruction sheet.
The time is flying by before us. We are so much involved in our earn for living that we forgot the smell of soil which is been beaten under our very feet. Now and then, there are times when you realize that all this work, all this effort and all this stress just vanish into the complete sense of bliss.
Last weekend was the time when the urge to free myself took me to adventure into some new places which were always around me but never been noticed seriously. I was amazed for what I experienced and sighted.
Margalla hills, a small subrange of lower Himalayan Mountain range is an amazing place. Apart from the mostly travelled Pir Suhawa & Monal, there are other dimensions to this very serene and calm mountains. This time, there was a touch of adventure as I took the road which was only suitable for the 4x4 Jeeps... The car was beaten and some extra spinning of wheels and burning clutch plates, took me to a brand new point of View...
Above the village of Rimli, behind the Quaid-E-Azam University in Islamabad, there is a pathway going up in the heights to nowhere. Few wander into that isolated place. The condition of road is not good for the saloon cars but wonderful for the Jeeps. A high point up there gives a panoramic view of Shadra Valley on one side and Rimly village beneath along with the vista of twin-city opening up to tens of kilometers before you.
It is sometime fun to burn the rubber to get to the place one envision while wandering in the valleys. That's the simplicity of adventure... No planning, deciding over every turn.
Taken: Panorama of Sharda Valley, Islamabad, Pakistan
How the garment looks if you just throw it on without adjusting all the bits and pieces. Shoulder seams are too wide, collar turns up, detail bow is all over the place. May be less of an issue with, say, a nice wool felt.
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Simplicity 4032
I really liked the idea of this pattern. It's nice to have something that's easy to care for, made of fleece but doesn't look like you just walked out of the gym. The pattern has 4 jacket versions and a (rather hideous) vest option. I've never sewn with fleece before so I bought some less expensive mint colored fleece and a slightly more expensive fleece in a deep plum shade. My plan was to sew my second choice jacket designs with the green to get my feet wet with fleece, before cutting into the purple fabric.
I don't hate the end result but it's definitely not as nicely designed as I would have liked. My biggest issues are that it's just plain fussy to put on, the collar is a single, unfaced layer and rolls if it's not laying just so, the little accent bow does the same thing. The inner facings are all over the place. You really have to put it on and check that everything is in order instead of just tossing the jacket on and going.
My other issue is that the cross back measurement is too wide for my taste, by probably a full 2"/5cm. Jackets are generally cut like this to give room for layering, but I'm a hussy and wear mostly slim fitting clothing. On me, the shoulder seams fall off my shoulders and the look is a little sloppy.
The other thing to be aware of, which has more to do with my crappy skills than the pattern, is you really need to know which seams will be unfinished in the final product so you don’t cut those edges like you were a few sheets to the wind before you started. Fleece isn’t very forgiving in that sense.
I may still sew the other version of this jacket that I like a little better. If I do, I'll narrow the front and back pieces, mid shoulder (so I don't have to monkey with the fit of the collar or sleeves) and I may find a better way to keep the inner facings in line. I'm not an expert enough seamstress to go too crazy with mods but I think the pattern is salvageable.
Captured with a Canon EOS 700D;1/200; f/5.6; 31mm; iso200; edited in Light Room exported to Photoshop cs5 for creative workflow; Topaz DeNoise, Adjust5; texture by Kim Klassen - kk_lightpaper3.
I did this piece a while ago, but feel it sits well in 'Be Still 52'. I love these daisy type flowers, this is a gerbera that I grew in my garden last year.
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Bust 30"
Simplicity Designer's Pattern: 1 piece afternoon or informal dinner dress. The top has a surplice effect. The skirt front consists of 2 sections, and the back, of 4 sections forming godets at the lower part. In Version A the yoke and long sleeves are cut in one. A high V Version B features wide shoulder bands which are gathered and cross in back.
Simplicity 3808 again
This time i lengthened the 6-12 month size and it fits so much better.
Lightweight denim and Moda polka dots with red top stitching and wood buttons.
Simplicity Crafts Sewing Pattern
#9349
Misses', Men's Or Teen Boys'
Top, Boxer Shorts & Tie With Holiday Accessories
Table Runner, Motifs For Appliques Or Ornaments
Size XS 30 - 32, S 34 - 36, M 38 - 40, L 42 - 44, XL 46 - 48
Out Of Print
©1989
Adopted
Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern
#7329
Misses' Jumpsuit In Two Lengths
Transfer For Embroidery Included
"How To Sew" Pattern
Size 12
©1976
From giant box of patterns purchased over weekend at estate sale. No date but looks like 1950s. Date confirmed by "Little Black Car" -- 1951.
Simplicity 2666 in blue linen, blogged here: bubalablog.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/simplicity-2226-breaki...
I am totally in love with this dress someone else made and bought the same pattern and fabric. www.flickr.com/photos/theworkroom/6275177391/in/faves-646...
It's in the works but I also wanted to make something less fitted and casual out of this amazing print.
My modifications: much needed ones as the pattern is a funny fit!
--took out pleats and added pin tucks instead
--added piping to highlight yoke. Added hidden pockets for fun.
--shaped side seams and removed about 2-3 inches off the sides of front and back piece
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.