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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.
Adopted
Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern
#7329
Misses' Jumpsuit In Two Lengths
Transfer For Embroidery Included
"How To Sew" Pattern
Size 12
©1976
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.
Date: 1941
Misses and Women's Two-Piece Dress.
The collarless blouse is made with shoulder yokes which extend to form front and back panels. Smart-looking patch pockets are included in the side fronts and underarm seams. The jacket may be made with long or short sleeves. A narrow belt is buttoned at the waistline. The well-cut skirt is finished at the top with a belt and closes at the left side.
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Width around lower edge of skirt about 1 5/8 yards; size 14. (32B, 27W, 35H)
Finished back length from Base of Neck to hem of blouse 24 3/4"; size 14.
Finished length from waist to hem of skirt 26"; size 14.
Notions --
Style I-II: Slide fastener OR snap fasteners, hooks and eyes; 5 buttons (35 lines--7/8" diam.); prong-type buckle; seam binding (optional); shoulder pads (optional); buttonhole twist; shields.
Style I: Matching thread (100 yds.); contrast thread (50 yds.).
Style II: Matching thread (150 yds.)
Suggested Fabrics --
Style I: Cottons, silks, jersey, woolens, prints.
Style II: Velveteen, silk, jersey, light tweeds, wool crepe.
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.
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.
Date Completed: 26th December, 2013
Pattern: Simplicity 2226
Fabric: Bridgetown in Starfruit, part of the Waterfront Park collection by Violet Craft bought at Hawthorne Threads.
Inspiration: Haha this is a long story.
1) Original inspiration is a Gorman skirt from SS 2011/2012 - cotton, midi, mustard and featured a bold cheetah print. Love at first sight. Except that it was $289. Even pre-baby and debt free, I balked at the price. And then it sold out before I had the chance to try it on.
2) Some months (maybe a year) later, I saw an Alexander Henry print Kewende which was in the same vein but instead featured zebras. After much procrastination, by the time I decided to purchase it and make my own skirt, the "gold" colourway was sold out.
3) Then I saw this little girls skirt by Probably Actually, which is a long way from points 1 and 2 but there IS a common thread - the colour, and the whimsical element.
Comments: As I had said previously when I made the toile way back when, this skirt is ultra puffy when viewed from the side and back due to the gathering on the back of the skirt. Despite knowing this, I decided to make this anyway because I wanted skirt with pockets which hits below the knee, and couldn't be bothered looking for a new pattern.
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
Extra ease pinched up in back and collar and bow smoothed out a bit. I also think it's relatively hard for that front to lie flat on a normal person, with only one button. Adding a few more buttons would probably serve this design well.
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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.
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 Vintage Sewing Pattern
#7692
Misses' Coat - Dress Or Beach - Coat & Two - Piece Bathing Suit
Size 12 Bust 34"
©1968
FMS photo a day November 23rd 2013 - simplicity. Flicking through this cookery book, the simplicity of the pages caught my eye.
Date: 1957
Misses Set of One-Yard Aprons (Transfer Included)
Gay aprons for entertaining or gift-giving. All views have waistband and tie-ends. V.1 features contrasting heart shaped pocket outlined with rick-rack and appliqued dove holding letter on right side. V.2 has 3 rows of ribbon and bow trim. V.3 has 2 pockets with flower trim. Apron features 2 rows of lace edging. V.4, felt apron with contrasting tie-ends and rick-rack has Christmas motif appliques.
Suggested Fabric Types --
V.1, V.2, V.3: cottons, linen, rayons, synthetics; gingham, pique, broadcloth, organdy, cotton-blends, taffeta, nylon.
V.1 (also in) and V.4: felt.
V.1 sash when felt is use for apron: cotton, rayons.
Sewing Notions --
View 1, 2, 3 and 4: 2 spools of thread, contrasting thread.
View1: 6 strand embroidery thread, 1 package of baby rick-rack.
View 3: flowers.
View 4: 1 package of rick-rack, sequins and pearls.
From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.
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I'll take a better picture of this 50's sarong dress, based on Simplicity SR-15 as sold in duplicate by scissorhappy.com. It turned out amazing. I used a fabric from Joann fabric...from the quilter's section. I was surprised at the workability of the fabric and how incredibly comfortable it is.
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.
"The obvious is that which is never seen until someone expresses it simply."- Khalil Gibran
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Our first assignment in Beyond Beyond is to take at least 10 different photos of one subject varying the angle, perspective, depth of field, etc. Then create a collage of the ones you like the best.
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Beyond Beyond Day 1 Beginnings
This front buttoned top is tucked at tthe front shoulders and darted in back. A double ruffle peplum graces the front for hip interest. The extended shoulders and cuff trimmed bracelet sleeves are cut in one with the bodice front. In style 1 a double peplum is faced with self fabric. In style 2 the peplum is finished with a double bias binding. The slimly flared skirt is made of contrasting fabric.
Maker & Pattern # Simplicity 1677
Copyright Date: 40's - probably around 1945
Cost of Original Pattern: $ .25
Size of Pattern: 14
Bust: 32
Waist: 26.5
Hip: 35
Pattern Envelope: tear on front and smaller tear on back and yellowing and brittle due to age. still very readable
Pattern Instructions: Included
Pattern Pieces: **** Missing one piece - back facing.****
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Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern
#7910
Misses' And Women's
Nightgown In Three Lengths With Bloomers
Size Medium 12 - 14 Bust 34 - 36
Out Of Print
©1968
From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.
Date: 1939
Misses Slip, Camisole or Petticoat
Either a petticoat or camisole may be made from this clever slip pattern. Both camisole and slip have V necklines and wide waist yokes. Lace edging may trim straps and neckline, or wide ruffling used at skirt hem. Petticoat is pertly trimmed with ribbon bows; it is worn with or without ruffle.
Width around lower edge of Style I--II--III: About 1 3/4 yards; size 16. (34B, 28W, 37H)
Notions --
Style I--II--III: Slide fasteners; snap fasteners; hooks and eyes; 1 spool thread (100 yds.).
Style II: 1/2" lace edging.
Style III: 1 1/4" (No. 7) ribbon.
Suggested Fabrics -
Style I--II: Batiste, lawn, flat crepe, taffeta, sheer linen, rayon crepe.
Contrasting Ruffles: Plaids, stripes or prints in any of the above fabrics.
Style III: Taffeta, moire.