Simplicity 2406 Pattern Review and September Pretty Girls Sew Along

Way back when I had the red and black lumberjack with the ...bow to match? haha no... okay so I'm not a rapper but I will say that that song and the mix of faux leather and plaid inspired me in the making of this one. This is my submission for the Septembers Pretty Girls Sew along

 

 

 

Pattern Description:

Misses' dress in three lengths with sleeve variations by Cynthia Rowley.

 

Pattern Sizing:

H5 Misses 6-14

I cut the 10. There is alot of wearing ease. I think I made an okay choice.

 

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

For the most part. the shape is the same though I made some changes.

 

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Yes they were. I did find a lot of tutorials about the sleeves online. The pictures in the instructions were not that great so the tuts made the light bulb in my head click on. :) 

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

The only thing I didn't care for was the boxiness of the skirt. I think it would be cuter if it was pegged but that's my personal opinion. I'm to lazy to pick out the pockets and change it. I dont care much for facings either. This would be better lined.
 

Fabric Used:

A matte stretch faux leather fabric and a knit plaid that I bought from Girl Charlee.

 

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I sliced the front and back bodice pieces at the triangles under the waist line. Then added seam allowance to both pieces so I could join them to make the dress look like two pieces. I also added the zipper after noticing how much body the faux leather had. The back gaped more than I liked and I wanted to be able to wear it to church.

 

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I recomend the pattern for its ease of use. I might try it again in a single fabric choice but don't know. Its more grown up than I usually wear and still have many patterns to go through.

 

Conclusion:

Over all its a well constructed pattern and the sew along encouraged me to go out of my box and try something new.
 

.. and because life is too short to be serious lol. Thank God for my husband who makes life so much fun and for being my photographer.

 

Thanks for checking out my review.

Happy Sewing
 

Vintage Simplicity 1292 Pattern and Review

 

Simplicity Description:

Child's One Piece Dress and Jumper

Both dress and jumper feature an circular skirt and back button closing. Dress has short sleeves with rick rack trim on skirt and contrasting collar and cuffs. Jumper may be worn over the dress or by itself. It has a v shaped neckline; back neckline is rounded. Shaped pockets are sewn to skirt front. Tie ends, view 1, fasten in the back.

Pattern Sizing:

Size two but fits like a 3t

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes it did but different. ;)

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Not so, I struggled with the button back and threw it in my frustration pile for over a year. I winged it and made it my own way. Not sure if I followed directions. Made other changes to construction as well to cuff attachment. Apparently I put the peter pan collar on crooked too but I was not about to take it out.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I was so frustrated with this project at first and let it sit for a while. Luckily the size ran larger than I thought and fit my daughter perfectly.  

Fabric Used:

Stretch cotton poplin from my fave place Girl Charlee. Which is no longer available.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

The cuff called for bias binding but instead I attached it to the wrong side, understiched it to the sleeve, folded it to the right side and then pressed it. I omited the rick rack. Ew!

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

Don't feel like I need another one even though she looks like a cutie out of Modcloth. Wish I had some funky retro glasses for the pics. Pattern is up for sale if anyone is interested in giving it a shot. Just email me for deets.

Conclusion:

In the end I feel like and experienced seamstress would do better than a beginner with this. Thankfully I had learned something during the year that it was sitting on the shelf and was able to complete it.

Thanks for checking out my review. Happy sewing!! ;)

 

 

Simplicty 2749 Pattern Review

 

2749 Girls & Girls Plus Sleepwear

Girls & Girls Plus Pajama Pants, Robe, Headband, Bag & Knit Tunic Or Top

 

Size AA 8-16:

I sized down the pattern a lil bit to for my 6 year old

 

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes somewhat. My fabric choice made it a lil more soft and drapey.

 

Were the instructions easy to follow?

yes but I hated all the bias tape. It can bee seen. especially in areas of the drapey hood. Have I known what I knew now I would have made my own with the fabric I had so there would be continuity.

 

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

My only dislikes are my poor choice in bias tape and that there are no ties to keep the robe from sliding open aside from the belt. You will want to add those. Also the bell sleeve are a bit on the long side. You may want to measure and shorten accordingly.

 

Fabric Used:

Sweatshirt Fleece
http://www.girlcharlee.com/denim-black-and-white-stripe-sweatshirt-knit-fabric-p-4270.html

 

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

Graded It down to at 6.

 

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

Yes I plan on sewing the nightgown. I would recommend the pattern but keep the bias tape in mind.

 

Conclusion:

Overall this is a very cute pattern. I plan to make other views and cant wait for the outcome.