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This is just one of those I-look-fabulous-and-I-know-it dresses. The models won't even deign to look at us, they are so fab.
Simplicity Sewing Pattern
#7225
Girls' Jacket, Dress Or Jumper & Hat
Size 12, 14
Out Of Print
©1996
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.
Teen age blouse and skirt, view 2 shown as a broomstick skirt. View 1: Gibson Girl blouse has a small stand up collar and three quarter length sleeves. Ruffles outline collar, front band and lower sleeve edges. Full skirt is softly pleated around waistline. View 2: Blouse has a small collar and short sleeves with turn back cuffs. Welts and rick rack trim blouse. Broomstick skirt is gathered around waistline and trimmed with rick rack.
used khaki twill from fabric stash, i did an elastic waist instead of a zipper, so the yoke is a bit short. i also shortened the skirt by 4 inches.
Adopted
Simplicity Sewing Pattern
#7969
Misses' Jumper and Overalls
Size 10, 12, 14
Out Of Print
©1997
The pants, without side seams, have elastic waistline casing and a back zipper. The top-stitched, unlined jacket, with front yoke and sleeves, has a front button closing, flapped patch pockets and elbow length kimono type sleeves wtih turn back cuffs.
Maker: simplicity
Pattern #: 6529
Date of Pattern: 1974
Cost of Original Pattern: $ 1.25
Pattern Pieces: cut and complete
Pattern Envelope: poor shape, tears etc. but still readable
Pattern Instructions: included
Size of Pattern: 12
Bust: 34
Waist: 26.5
Hip: 36
Photograph taken in the magic of the Golden hour around sunrise at 06:31am on September 7th 2011 off Lochside Drive nearby Frost Avenue and the Patricia Bay Highway 17, on the shoreline by Tullista Park in beautiful Sidney by the sea on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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Nikon D700 75mm 1/250s f/4.5 iso200 RAW (14 bit)
Nikkor AF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (1989 35mm film lens). Jessops 72mm UV filter. Hoodman soft viewfinder eyecup. Nikon MB-D10 battery grip. Two EN-EL15 batteries. Manfrotto 055XPro carbon fibre tripod & Manfrotto 327 magnesium pistol grip ball head. Nikon MC-DC2 remote shutter release. Nikon GP-1 GPS.
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LATITUDE: N 48d 38m 15.65s
LONGITUDE: W 123d 24m 12.91s
ALTITUDE: 13.0m
RAW (TIFF) FILE: 34.60MB
PROCESSED FILE: 7.07MB
Pattern: simplicity 3835
Fabric: Black & Aubergine check from Tessuti
The fabric is not too good. I've worn it twice and it has pilled all over. Looks about 5 years old all ready. Such a shame...
I was going to add pockets and take it in around the chest but probably won't now the fabric has pilled.
But I still love it!!
Date: 1949
Misses' Topper
The lined topper, styled with a double-breasted front closing, is fitted with darts at the shoulders. The pointed collar is edged with top-stitching and two large patch pockets trim the front. An inverted pleat at the lower back edge is featured. Style I has a half-belt gathering in the topper back. Top-stitching is used as trimming.
For Size 16 (34B, 28W, 37H)--
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of topper, 29"
Notions --
Style 1 and 2: 4 spools of thread; triangular shoulder pads; 1/4" wide cotton twill tape (optional).
Style 1: 10 buttons.
Style 2: 8 buttons.
Suggested Fabrics--
Corduroy, velveteen, tweed, gabardine, flannel, fleece, worsted, wool broadcloth, plaid wool, linen, pique, cotton broadcloth.
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.