BUTTERICK 4978 IN REVIEW

Lately, I realized that I needed some more dresses for church so this is my first one. Sorry for the blurry pics...my 6 yo daughter is the photographer.

Pattern Description: Semi-fitted, flared, lined dress, below mid-knee or above ankle has bodice with neck binding, front opening slit and slightly cut-a-way armholes, midriff, bias skirt and back zipper. B: tie ends

Pattern Sizing: 16-22

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

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I thought it was cute...dressy enough for church, but I could also wear it out for a dinner date.

Fabric Used: A printed poly from Hancocks

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I did an FBA and rotated the dart up into the neckline gathers. I also lengthened the bodice by 2 inches and added 4 inches to the lower front and back. I also used an invisible zipper.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I may sew it again ...I never throw patterns away so I will add this one to the 175 patterns that I have cut out and saved!!!

Conclusion: Nice, easy dress...

MCCALLS 5843

A LITTLE TASTE OF SUNSHINE

REVIEW

Pattern Description: MISSES' DRESSES: Empire dresses A, B with close fitting, self-lined bodice, have princess seams, shoulder straps, gathered skirt with side zipper closing; dress A has ruffles; dress B has flowers.

I made the dress sans ruffles or flowers.

Pattern Sizing: 12-20. I made a size 16, but the bodice was too large and had to be altered.

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

Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy, it took about 2 hours to make.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? No dislikes...I liked the princess seams on the bodice...made for easy FBA and fitting. I made my usual size 16 and had to take in the sides of the bodice by about an inch on each side.

Fabric Used: Sunny yellow linen blend from Hancocks...

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I used an invisible zipper and I cut the back bodice with a center seam due to a shortage of material. I did an FBA using the princess seams and added my standard 2 inches to the bodice length at the bust... I also added 3 inches to lower skirt.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, It makes a nice summer dress.

SIMPLICITY 2638 REVISITED

Pattern Description: Misses Dress or Day Gown

Pattern Sizing: size 6-16

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

Were the instructions easy to follow?

I didnt use them since I have made this one previously

I love the style of this maxidress...it is my TNT maxidress pattern.

Fabric Used:

I was reading Ms. Sheila's blog and she had made her daughter a beautiful cotton skirt with this same fabric in a blue colorway...I loved that fabric and I inquired where she had gotten it and she replied that she found it at Joann's in the quilting facrics...So I went looking for that fabric and found it and this same fabric in this pink/green colorway and bought it with the intentions of this maxidress....Thanks Sheila!!!

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:

I lengthened the bodice front and back by 2 inches and also did an fba...added 2 inches to the lower length.

Would you sew this again: I'm sure this one will get sewn again!!!

Conclusion: Happy sewing!!!

CONFLICT AVERTED!!!!

I found some red patent leather peep toes!!! I knew Zappos would not let me down...they had to get some in eventually....I got these pupppies in the mail on Tuesday...(gotta love that fast shipping) these are some bad boys...they are 5 inches high though so I am still deciding if I am gonna keep them...but I do love them...Heck, I am already 6'2", with these I will be 6'7"...That may be more than the public can handle...Whay ya think???

I NEED SHOES!!!

Okay... I am admitting I have a shoe problem...I have a collection of shoes that numbers over 300...but now i need(want) a pair of red patent leather peep toes in a size 11...I made a zebra print dress that I want to wear to church Sunday, but I cant find the shoes!!!..nothing...zilch...nada...My sister and I went to the ellenton outlet and visited all our usual haunts..Nine West, (scored some new platform sandals there...yah!!!),Saks, and Aigner, but no red patent leather peep toes...I have been online for 1 week looking at all the online shoe stores to no avail...I should have bought the ones I saw lsat year at Target but I stupidly did not...now I am paying for my mistake...

SIMPLICITY 2638-IN REVIEW

I wanted a maxidress that I could wear without looking like a 25 year old...This is just what the Dr. ordered...

Pattern Description: Simplicity calls this a dress or day gown...I call it a maxi dress that a grown woman can wear!!!

Pattern Sizing:I used size 16...next time I will use a size 14, I found it ran just a tad large.

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

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I wanted a maxi dress that had wider straps so I could wear a bra with it...Hey, after nursing 3 kids, believe me, no one wants to see me sans bra!!! This pattern fit the bill...

Fabric Used: I used a green linen blend from Joann's.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I am 6'2" so i always lenthen the pattern at the bustline by 2 inches.. did my usual 3/4 inch FBA and rotated the dart created to the underbust gathers, but I probably only needed to do a half inch fba. I also added my usual 3 inches at the hem, however, I ended up taking most of that out... I wanted to make sure that the girls were well covered, so I raised the neckline by an inch and a half and I also rounded out the v-neck.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, I love my dress...It is comfortable and kind of trendy without looking like I am trying to be a teenager again!!!

Conclusion: What's not to love!!!

Hello all...well this is my first review(although I have been sewing for 15 years) so be gentle!!!

I saw this shirt made up by Candyo on patternreview and thought it was so cute...

SIMPLICITY 2614

Fabric:
Cotton-Lycra Woven [See other projects in this fabric]
Pattern Description: Misses Pull Over Tops with Separate Patterns for A,B,C,D Cup Sizes and Bias Skirt: Threads Collection

Pattern Sizing:14-16-18-20-22...I sewed a 16...

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, better!!!Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were simple...they got a little tricky at the v neck but not too bad if you take your time

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved the ties at the neck!!! And there were less alterations I had to do because the FBA was already done.

Fabric Used:pale yellow stretch cotton from my stash...It has been in my stash for a while so I dont remember where I got it from

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I am 6'2" so i added 2 inches to the length at the bustline on the front and the corresponding location on the back and also added 3 inches at the lower edge.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I will probably sew this again since I love it so much, however there are so many other things that on my cutting table that I dont know when it will come back up in the sewing rotation!!Conclusion: Great trendy top that is a breeze to sew...It only took me about 2 hours to whip this one up!!!