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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.
Date: 1944
Misses' and Women's One-Piece Dress and Cape
The bodice front is styled with a center seam and darts in sunburst effect at waistline. There are center front and back seams in skirt and a sash ties in bow at side. The cape is fashioned with a continuous shoulder and side seam. Bands are attached at shoulder seam to hold cape in place. Style I has a high neckline with front-slit opening and long sleeves. Style II features a cap-type sleeve and V neckline. Style III has a high neck and cap-type sleeve.
For Size 16 (B:34", W:28", H:37") --
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of Dress: 43"
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of Cape: 15 1/2"
Width around lower edge of Dress: 54 1/2"
Sewing Notions --
Matching Thread---Style I and III---200 yds.; Style II---250 yds.
Contrast Thread---Style I and III---50 yds.
Dress Side Opening---slide fastener or snap fasteners and hook and eye. Long Sleeve Opening---snap fasteners.
Seam Binding.
Triangular Shoulder Pads---(Optional).
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.
Date: 1941
Misses' and Women's Dress.
The becomingly fashioned bodice is gathered at the shoulder seams and lower edges. The skirt joins the bodice front in pointed sections and is seamed in back at the natural waistline. Dress may be made with short sleeves or with long sleeves, graceful y gathered to a buttoned wristband.
For size 16, (34B, 28W, 37H), finished back length from base of neck to hem of dress is 43 inches. Width around lower edge of dress about 1.75 yards.
Notions --
Style I--II:
slide fastener or snap fasteners, hooks and eyes; 4 buttons (25 lines -- 5/8" diam..); seam binding (optional); shoulder pads; matching thread (200 yds.); shields.
Style 1--2: buttons (25 lines--5/8" diam.); prong-type buckle.
Suggested Fabrics--
Style I or II: Printed or plain rayon or silk crepe, triple sheer, wool crepe, wool jersey, rayon jersey.
Style II: Cottons.
Description: Wearable Muslin - Simplicity 2226 Skirt View C
Date Completed: 12th August, 2012
Pattern: Simplicity Pattern from the Remnant Warehouse
Fabric: Cotton from the Remnant Warehouse
Inspiration: Here, here and here
Comments: Overall, I am really happy with the construction of the skirt. Everything came together easily. As this was a "Learn to Sew" pattern, the instructions were very clear and thorough. My first time inserting a lapped zipper (using this method) which took a while to get used to, but once I got the hang of it, it wasn't hard at all.
When I tried it on and looked in the mirror, I was quite happy with it. Unfortunately, when I turned to the side, the side view of the skirt was nearly as wide as the front view! Then I turned and checked out the back. OMG. It was only then that I realized having gathers on the BACK of the skirt is so very unflattering on me :(
Changes to Pattern: None. I was going to leave off the belt loops as I was feeling lazy, but I had cut out the fabric for the "carrier" anyway, not knowing what a "carrier" was until I got to the relevant part of the sewing instructions (yes, I can be a bit slow). They ended up being really easy and quick to sew anyway.
Usually when I take shots of the dogs in the backyard there are so many distractions in the photo ...fence, bushes, flowers or the other dogs. I like how this one is just Lucky, the grass and sunshine!
Texture by 2 Lil' Owls.
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Every year my friend and I have a tradition of watching the 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice together over a weekend. Last year I decided to have a bash at making us costumes, and my co-blogger Julia helped! I blogged about it here: threadcarefully.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/simplicity-costu...
I used Simplicity 4055 and some end-of-line cotton from Abakhan (hence the crazy orange colour). The fit of these dresses is far from perfect, but as we only wear them once a year we don't really care. I made a`matching dress for Little Tweedie with some of the leftovers. Miraculously she's managed to fit into the same dress a year later, and my friend who is 20 weeks pregnant also still managed to fit in this year!
I'm wearing my dress with floral print flat shoes which I LOVE!
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger
Date: 1945
MISSES' AND WOMEN'S ONE-PIECE DRESS: The cap-sleeved bodice is fashioned with smart shoulder folds and may be made with round or square neckline. The side-front opening fastens to the hipline with eight buttons. Bodice and skirt are joined at the waist under a purchased or self fabric belt. Two angular pockets which may be saddle-stitched, trim the skirt.
For Size 16 (B:34", W: 28, H: 37")--
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of dress: 43"
Width around lower edge of dress: 53¼"
Sewing Notions--
Matching Thread--100 yds. Buttonhole Twist. Embroidery Thread.
Front Opening--Style I---8 buttons (⅞" diam.); Style II---10 buttons (⅞" diam.). Purchased Belt---Style I. Sem Binding. Triangular Shoulder Pads---(Purchased).
This photo has been taken with the word "simplicity" in mind for week 3 of Kim Klassens Beyond Layers Group.I have used the simplicity texture for the background.
Childs/girls robe/housecoat, bed jacket, pants, pjs. The robe in view 1 & 2 and top in view 3 with about wrist-length raglan sleeves and high round neckline has front closing fastened with either buttons or decorative snap fasteners and an optional pocket. View 1 & 2 are ankle-length. View 1 has a mandarin-type collar and ribbon bow. Collarless view 2 has lace edging trim. Collarless view with braid trim has contrasting pants without side seams and with an elastic waitline casing.
Maker: Simplicity
Pattern # 7371
Date of Pattern: 1967
Cost of Original Pattern: $.50
Pattern Pieces: cut and complete
Pattern Envelope:yellowing due to age with creases
Pattern Instructions: included
Size of Pattern: 4
Breast: 23
Waist: 21
Hip: 24
Project Details
Pattern: Simplicity 4045 - View A
Fabric:
Fashion Fabric - Textured Knit
Underlining - Polyester Interlock
Description: Misses bias cut dress
I was inspired to do this dress by all of the baby doll and trapeze shapes that were on the RTW runway for Spring '07. Also, I saw that my blogging buddy Chanel over at Hip Candy had refashioned a black mini and I knew that I had to have one too.
I had had this pattern in my stash for months, but it was something about it that just didn't 'pop' for me. After I saw an array of babydolls hit the runway, I decided that this pattern had potential. I did a few modifications to get the look that I wanted.
With the fabric I chose, it was quite flimsy and transparent, so I underlined it with polyester interlock so I wouldn't have to be bothered with wearing a slip.I trimmed the front and back neckband by an inch off of the top so that I could achieve more of a scooped neck which is much more flattering (on me) than the original.Instead of using the suggested gathers in the center, I decided to use pleats instead... again more flattering on me.I cut the dress in a size 14 and gradually brought it out to a size 18, below the waist for more of an a-line cut.I cut the bottom off 4 inches so that it would be an actual mini-dress.This is a very simple and easy to complete pattern... it took a whole 2 hours to finish! I give this one "the thumbs up"!
View B from Lisette lawn. Nothing fancy, but I can rarely find tops like this in ready-to-wear that fit well (too little in the shoulder-and-boobage department to hold it up). I took about 1.5 inches out of the middle of the pattern, my first major pattern adjustment....and I'm pretty happy with it!
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.
Date: 1945
Misses' and Women's Accessory Set.
The blouse has a high round neckline and cap sleeves. There are no side seams but the front is drawn back and fastened with tape and the back is brought forward to lap over the front. Tie ends attached to the back fasten in a front bow. In Style II, the scarf is cut in five contrasting sections. It is knotted at the center and each end is brought forward and inserted through the knot. Style III, made of two scarves or handkerchiefs may be tied or drawn through a plastic ring. The belt has two sections and is trimmed with embroidery for which a transfer is included.
Notions --
MATCHING THREAD-- 50 yds. for blouse; 50 yds. for scarf; 50 yds. for belt. BUTTONHOLE TWIST. BUTTON-- 1 button (1/4" diam.) EMBROIDERY THREAD. BUCKLES-- 2 prong-type for belt. PLASTIC RING-- Style III--(Optional). TWO HANDKERCHIEFS-- Style III--(Optional). TRIANGULAR SHOULDER PADS-- (Optional).
Date: 1956
Misses Set of Skirts in Two Lengths
A complete, "Simple To Make" skirt wardrobe to wear from daytime through date-time. View 1 features a billowy, evening length skirt that's softly pleated and has back opening. View 2 shows street length, bouffant skirt with soft pleats all-'round, back opening. Views 3 and 4 are sheath skirts with high-rise waistlines. There are openings at lower edges of side seams and side zipper closings. View 3 is evening length and View 4 is street length.
For Size 28 (28" waist, 38" hip) --
Width around lower edge of View 1-2: 101 inches.
Width around lower edge of View 3: 44 1/2 inches.
Width around lower edge of View 4: 43 1/2 inches.
Finished length of View 1: 34 1/2 inches.
Finished length of View 2: 29 3/4 inches.
Finished length of View 3 & 4: 38 3/4 inches.
Suggested Fabric Types --
V.1, V.2 (V.2 lengthwise st. or plain): brocade, cotton, pique, taffeta, organdy, silk surah, shantung, rayons, nylon sheer.
V.1 also in: corduroy, velveteen, velvet, satin.
V.3 and V.4: velveteen, corduroy, cotton, satin, silk.
V.4 also in: wool.
Sewing Notions --
View 1 & 2: 2 spools of thread; bias seam binding--(optional).
View 3 & 4: 2 spools of thread; 9" skirt type zipper for skirt side opening.
View 3: Bias seam binding--(optional).
View 4: Bias seam binding.
From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.