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Simplicity is...the love of a child. Joshua made this mug for me in art class at school. He was so proud to give it to me. Sometimes I don't feel like a great parent. I see my flaws. But he doesn't see any of it. He tells me he loves me and showers me with compliments on a daily basis.
I cut a size 4 top, graded to a size 6 at the waist. This dress is short--I didn't adjust the length at all, and I'm under 5'3". If you're of normal height, I'd recommend cutting at the hemline for view A (the gathered waist version).
Belt tied in back
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For the Simplicity 1880 2-in-1 Sewalong
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I made the wrap version, with the short sleeves and the belt.
The fabric is a cotton voile from Westminster Fibers, in a colorway that is ideal for someone with three black and white dogs.
I thought the fabric would be too sheer to wear without a slip or lining but it turns it's absolutely fine without, which is great. This a perfect summer dress.
Pattern is one of my favorites but now out of print. fabric is a nice, soft shirting from the 2.95 pile at G Street Fabrics.
The subject is the basketball and the way I edited it on Lightroom was I made the brown lighter with the reflection of the sun on the basketball so it popped out more and tried to make the water a little darker.
Simplicity 2246, Lisette Traveller Dress, in a pineapple print from the op shop. Read more on the blog: chronicallysiobhan.wordpress.com/2016/11/12/my-tacky-tast...
Sometimes the simplest way is best.
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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.
There is so much beauty in life
Beauty is a gift of God
Beauty is in the heart which touches another
Simplicity is beauty.
-Maria Luisa Taylor
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 ⅞" buttons.
Simplicity Lisette 2209 made up in white pique and navy rose pique. Construction details can be found on my blog, Idle Fancy.
Today's daily inspiration was #simplicity.
So many things that seem simple, in truth, are very complex. A feather, a flame, a seed.
Because of some complications, the simplicity of a flame alludes me. I am without a cooktop still, so I need to figure out a way to use my order of kumquats before they rot if candied kumquats, marmalade, and cinnamon kumquats are no longer an option.
This seems an excellent opportunity, therefore, to finally try my hand at bitters making. Therefore I will be attempting to make a kumquat bitters, which should go well in the newly concocted house cocktail, titled an "I Beg You Pardon?" I'll let you know how it fares.
Date: 1941
Misses and Women's Ensemble,
consisting of blouse, skirt and jacket. The square necked blouse buttons at the left side or front and may be made with long or short sleeves. The skirt, pleated front and back, closes at the left side and is finished with a belt. A purchased belt is slipped through belt carriers. The jacket, dart-fitted at the front waistline, is finished with patch pockets, fronts are faced and rolled with the collar to form revers. The long sleeves are dart-fitted.
For Size 16 (34B, 28W, 37H) --
Width around lower edge of skirt about is 2 1/4 yards.
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of jacket 26"; to hem of blouse 19 1/2".
Finished length from waist to hem of skirt 27".
Notions --
Blouse: 6 buttons (30 lines--3/4" diam.); buttonhole twist; triangular shoulder pads; matching thread (50 yds.); shields; snap fasteners.
Skirt: slide fastener OR snap fasteners, hooks and eyes; belt; seam binding; matching thread (50 yds.)
Jacket: 3 buttons (35 lines--7/8" diam.); buttonhole twist; triangular shoulder pads; matching thread (100 yds.)
Suggested Fabrics --
Blouse with long or short sleeves: Silk, necktie silk.
Blouse with short sleeves: Plain or printed cotton, linen, pique.
Skirt or Jacket: Linen, lightweight wool or tweed, flannel.
Skirt: Silk.
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.