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"Unity and simplicity are the two true sources of beauty."

-Johann Joachim Winckelmann

 

Once in a while, we need to return to the simpler things in life to find joy…

 

This simple Mixed Media Bracelet is made up of beautiful artisan ceramic beads, 12g 16g 18g antique brass wires augmented by fire, stained lace, rawhide and a miniature handmade book of leather, clay and coffee stained pages

 

* will fit around a 6.5 - 7.5 inch wrist circumference

* the miniature book is 15(w) x 20(l) x 12.5(t) mm

 

The pattern will sew this "Easy to Sew" one yard skirt. Each skirt style is made from one major pattern piece and one yard of 54" fabric. View 1 is styled with a pleat at center back. View 2 features a center front seam adn inverted pleat. View 3 has a side front seam with a pleat.

Maker- Simplicity

Pattern # 1345

Copywright- Not sure of exact date - 1950's

Pattern Pieces - Cut and Complete including Instructions

Pattern Envelope - Yellowing with age very small tear near top on back

Pattern price new - $.35

Pattern Size - Waist 28

Waist - 28

Hip- 37

 

A Cinderella dress for my little princess

Blogged here

Brightening up my monochromatic wardrobe!

 

Project Details

 

Pattern: Simplicity 3631, View B

Fabric: Faux Suede

Notions: Three Dritz Half Ball Cover Buttons (1 1/2"); lining fabric for seam binding; 4" chain

 

Description: Jacket has oversized covered button fastenings, cropped cape-like raglan sleeves, and belt.

  

 

I cut jacket in a size 16, using a faux suede. This pattern is very easy, even a beginner could have smooth sewing on this. I didn't like the reversed pleats that the instructions suggested, so I made the pleats the "normal" way and topstitched them on the right side. I'm so accustomed to lining my jackets and since a lining was not required for this one, I used a Hong Kong finish for the seams. I found lining fabric in a similar color to the fashion fabric and cut 1" strips on the bias. I sewed these to my seam allowances by stitching 1/4" from the edge, trimmed to a scant 1/8", folded the bias strip over and ditch stitched on the right side. I also decided to go with bound buttonholes. I ran across a fantastic tutorial on the Sew-4-Fun blog... one of the easiest I've seen. I'll be using it for welt pockets also. And for a finishing touch, I added a hang chain to the back. I sewed this in right underneath the back facing. While snoop shopping, I noticed these were prevalent on high-end RTW jackets.

 

Overall, I'm very pleased with the outcome of this jacket. I feel that I took a simple pattern and transformed it into a designer looking garment.

 

You can see more of my creations at nikki-fancythat.blogspot.com

blogged:http://doecdoe.blogspot.com/2009/01/i-still-do-embroidery.html

Made as part of Tabatha's April Challenge. This is the second version as the first was too big. I also lengthened the bodice by 2".

Simplicity Sewing Pattern

 

#8535

 

Women's / Women's Petite

 

Tunic & Skirt

 

Full Figure Solutions by Mary Duffy

 

The Hoax System To Flatter Your Body Type

 

Size FF - 18 W, 20 W, 22 W, 24 W

 

Out Of Print

 

©1998

petticoat, slip pattern

Adopted

 

Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern

 

#7197

 

Toddlers' Dress And Pinafore Dress In Two Lengths & Pants

 

Transfer For Embroidery Included

 

Size 2

 

©1975

Simplicity Sewing Pattern

 

#7587

 

Girls' Dress & Romper-Dress

 

Made In Heaven

 

Size 7, 8, 10

 

Out Of Print

 

©1991

When we step outside and open our eyes, Nature presents us with brilliant colours and inspiring scenery. Such gifts are given freely, all she asks is that we see them.

 

Autumn is the season where these colours are at their most intense. Get outside and take some pictures! Share the beauty that's local to wherever you are.

 

This shot was taken in Burnaby, British Columbia, when the leaves had just begun to descend. A lone leaf settled on a shrub, vibrant red against perpetual greenery.

 

Simplicity.

Skirt, vest, bolero, sundress. Awesome. 2 5/8 yards for the dress.

 

Begun July 1, 2012. Turned out to be the pattern from Hell. I altered the skirt a little for my big hips and it fits perfectly. The bodice, however, is enormous. E-freakin'-normous. As in, "may need to be drafted from scratch" hopeless.

This lined dress with princess seaming has a back zipper, low "V" shaped neckline and jewel trim. Floor length view 1 has long set-in sleeves. Regular length view 2 is sleeveless.

 

Maker- Simplicity

Pattern# - 8493

Copywright- 1969

Pattern Pieces- Cut and complete including instructions but leaflet on "tips on trims" is not included but instruction on how to sew trim on dress is part of the pattern instructions.

Pattern Envelope-split on front, some on side seam, still very readable and usuable

 

Size- Misses 18

Bust- 40

Waist- 31

Hip-42

 

Maker- Simplicity

Pattern # 5589

Copywright- 1973

Cost of Pattern New - $ 1.00

Size - 8

Bust- 31.5

Waist 24

 

Date: 1945

 

Misses' and Women's Two-Piece Pajama

The trousers are styled with small pleats in the front and back. The upper edge is joined to a waist band which buttons at the left side. The top front and back are gathered to a yoke. A convenient patch pocket may be placed at either the upper or lower edge of the top. When initials are desired use transfer design Simplicity 3261. Choose long or short sleeves.

 

Notions -- Style I - II: snap fasteners, hooks and eyes; seam binding; 5 buttons (5/8" diam.); matching thread 200 yds.; embroidery thread for initials (optional). Style II: snap fasteners for long sleeves.

  

From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.

Pattern: Simplicity 2250

 

Blogged here.

Finally got the invisible zipper sewed in correctly the first time! Woohoo! Next time I need to remember not to sew the facing too close to the zipper teeth.

 

Blogged about here.

Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern

 

#1961

 

Man's Shirt

 

Size Medium 15" - 15 1/2"

UNCUT, FF, Cheongsam dress pattern,

Simplicity 8836, Copyright 1970s; Junior Petite' and Misses' Jumpsuit in Two Lengths with Detachable Collars: The sleeveless and collarless long or short jumpsuit worn with contrasting, detachable collar has front zipper, low "v" shaped neckline, optional top-stitched patch pocket and purchased sash. Detachable collar V. 1 with rounded edges has button trim. Detachable collar V. 2 with pointed front ends has rick-rack trim. Detachable "sailor type" collar V. 3 worn with a purchased tie has braid trim.

 

vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/Simplicity_8836

Adopted

 

Simplicity Crafts Sewing Pattern

 

#8105

 

Accessories For Baby Dolls In Three Sizes

 

by Andrea Schewe

 

Shirt, Diaper, Stretchie, Bunting, Bib, Carrier, Bag, Bassinet, Blanket, Pillow, Toy Bear

 

Small 12" - 14", Medium 16" - 18", Large 20" - 22"

 

Out Of Print

 

©1992

Description

Simplicity 8225; The sleeveless dress or top has V-neckline and back zipper. Dress has patch pockets. Top has optional ball fringe trim. The A-line skirt and long or short pants with side zipper have waistband with back elastic casing. The dress and long pants have rick rack trim. Top and long pants may be worn with purcvhased sash.

copyright 1969

Size 8

Breast 25

 

Part Cut & Complete. Envelope is tatty

It's simple, isn't it?

This dress is from a 1953 Simplicity pattern. I made it from aborder print I bought in the LA garment district ina 2 dollar a yard shop. It's cotton and I added some vintage trim I had on the hem and neckline. I will be blogging about this in a few days. Stop by my blog for a cute Etsy giveaway!

sew country chick

 

"Simplicity is natures first step, and the last of art"

Pattern: Simplicity 2250

 

Blogged here.

I bought it for yet another version of the baby kimono shirt. Unfortunately the promised 'primer' wasn't inside the envelope.

Adopted

 

Simplicity Sewing Pattern

 

#8299

 

Misses' Jacket

 

Size Extra Small 6 - 8, Small 10 - 12, Medium 14 - 16

 

Out Of Print

 

©1998

This vintage pattern is listed as "Simple to Make" and is proportionally sized for petitte, regular and tall sizes. This easy, one-piece dress is slim fitting and has a back zipper.

 

Maker: Simplicity

Pattern #: 3780

Copywright of Pattern: 50's

Pattern Price New: $ .50

 

Size: 12

Bust Size: 32

Waist: 25

Hip: 34

 

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