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"Frugality is one of the most beautiful and joyful words in the English language, and yet one that we are culturally cut off from understanding and enjoying. The consumption society has made us feel that happiness lies in having things, and has failed to teach us the happiness of not having things." ~Elise Boulding
Pattern: simplicity 3835
Fabric: Black & Aubergine check from Tessuti
The fabric is not too good. I've worn it twice and it has pilled all over. Looks about 5 years old all ready. Such a shame...
I was going to add pockets and take it in around the chest but probably won't now the fabric has pilled.
But I still love it!!
When i stayed in Uganda this is how my friend kept her toothbrush and paste - tucked into the wood on her hut wall!
I used Simplicity 2959 as a base pattern to make my wedding dress. I made a number of modifications and changes in the process but am very happy with the end result.
Full post here: smoonbeam.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/our-perfect-day.html
Russ Miles and David Dawson came to Skills Matter and gave a one day workshop on how to inject simplicity in software. Working in teams, delegates created their code to navigate a real world AR drone (without crashing it!), learning how to break down a problem and tradeoff for the right values in Architecture, Design and Code. How to create the right number of tests to build the right level of confidence and how to enable Real Application Agility through Simplicity.
You can see the SkillsCasts (film, code, slides) of the day at: skillsmatter.com/event-details/home/russ-miles-practical-...
Simplicity Sewing Pattern
#8840
Misses' Dress, Top, Skirt & Wrap
Style For Simplicity
Size 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16
Out Of Print
©1999
I made simplicity pattern 2443 designed by Cynthia Rowley out of a knit I've been hoarding for a little over a year. Really easy and serger friendly!
Shirtwaist dress fabric. I've found it incredibly difficult to find a fabric! I want a big check b/w gingham but I think the cut of the skirt will make it a spectacularly bad choice. So my theme is 'English rose'. Stark difference to my recent Purple Hazel! This is a rayon cotton blend and will probably need a lining...
Adopted
Simplicity Sewing Pattern
#9924
Child's & Girls'
Circular Felt Skirt & Appliques
Poodle Skirt / 50's Style Costume
Sewing Patterns For Dummies
Size K5 - 7, 8, 10, 12, 14
Out Of Print
©2001
Date: 1949
Misses' Topper
The lined topper, styled with a double-breasted front closing, is fitted with darts at the shoulders. The pointed collar is edged with top-stitching and two large patch pockets trim the front. An inverted pleat at the lower back edge is featured. Style I has a half-belt gathering in the topper back. Top-stitching is used as trimming.
For Size 16 (34B, 28W, 37H)--
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of topper, 29"
Notions --
Style 1 and 2: 4 spools of thread; triangular shoulder pads; 1/4" wide cotton twill tape (optional).
Style 1: 10 buttons.
Style 2: 8 buttons.
Suggested Fabrics--
Corduroy, velveteen, tweed, gabardine, flannel, fleece, worsted, wool broadcloth, plaid wool, linen, pique, cotton broadcloth.
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.
I used Simplicity 2959 as a base pattern to make my wedding dress. I made a number of modifications and changes in the process but am very happy with the end result.
Full post here: smoonbeam.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/our-perfect-day.html
Simplicity 3678 bodice with Simplicity 3505 skirt
katiekadiddlehopper.blogspot.com/2015/05/simplicity-maxi-...
This is just one of those I-look-fabulous-and-I-know-it dresses. The models won't even deign to look at us, they are so fab.
The collarless A-Line dress has a back zipper and optional self fabric or purchased belt. View 1 & 2 have high round neckline and set-in sleeves. View 1 has long sleeves. View 2 has short sleeves and optional top-stitiching. Sleeveless view 3 has a lowered round neckline. The perosnal-fit chart shows alterations for those people who require a personal-fit at the waist and hip. The pattern is a bonus basic dress in half-sizes with a bonus chart: "How to make a better fitting dress".
Maker: Simplicity
Pattern #: 7509
Date of Pattern: 1967
Cost of Original Pattern: $.75
Pattern Pieces: UNCUT PATTERN PIECES SEPERATED
Pattern Envelope: discolored and a little brittle due to age. some small tears and creases but still very readable
Pattern Instructions: Included
Size of Pattern: 14 1/2
Bust: 37
Waist: 30
Hip: 39
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.