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Belt tied to one side
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
Simplicity 2666 in blue linen, blogged here: bubalablog.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/simplicity-2226-breaki...
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.
"The obvious is that which is never seen until someone expresses it simply."- Khalil Gibran
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Sadly, I would wear this. As streetwear.
I love the blue one with the red apron. I'd do narrower sleeves, though.
Simplicity 6885; ©1966; Simple-To-Sew Misses' One-Piece Jiffy Dress in Two Lengths: The dress V. 1 & 2 and towel dress V. 4 & 5 have scoop neckline and yoke and sleeve sections forming below elbow-length, kimono-type sleeves. Sleeveless and collarless dress V. 3 and towel dress V. 6 with lowered round neckline have front zipper closing. Above knee-length V. 1 & 4 have hood. V. 2, 4 & 5 have contrasting yoke and sleeves.
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
Simplicity is economy. Make the simplest photograph you can today. Take things out until you can't remove anything else.
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