Simplicity blouses

Simplicity 2501

Pattern Description:

Misses Blouses...separate pattern pieces for B, C, D, cup sizes.

Pattern Sizing:

6-14 I used the size 12 with the c cup.

 

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?

I found the instructions easy to follow... no moments of head scratching.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I love that it comes with the different cup sizes. Really like the little tie on the front.

Fabric Used:


The first one I made (blue one)I used a cotton for the second one (pink one)I used a poly blend.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

No pattern alterations where needed, it fit great right out of the envelope.

Conclusion:

This is a great blouse pattern with no need to do a FBA. Great fit right out of the envelope. Very cute with the front ties and the pleats in the sleeves. Would highly recommend...

It's Been A While!

I can't believe it's been almost two months since I last posted! I have been a bad blogger :( I have make a few things in the last few weeks so I will work on posting them. First up is this little top.

McCalls 5977

This is a quick and easy top to make. I was able to make it out of just one yard of fabric. The printed fabric is a poly that I got at handcock fabrics for just $2.99 a yard. Yep just cost me $3.00 to make this can't beat that.

I make the cream coloured one first with fabric that cost me....wait for it $1.50 a yard. The fit was not to bad but I did have some fabric pooling in the lower back. I decided to add a center back seam on the printed one so I could adjust the back for sway back adjustment.

I made view B and will make some of the other views I'm sure. My daughter loved it so I will have to make one for her next .

Ok got to go get ready for work. I'll try posting some more later this week. I made this mcCalls jacket.

Simplicity Jacket

Simplicity 2812

Misses Lined coat in two lengths and jacket with collar variations.

I made the jacket with the gathered collar. I only had two yards of wool fabric but I managed to fit all the pattern pieces on the fabric with noting but a few scrapes left over.

I made a muslin in a size 12. It was to big all over except in the bust area. So I decided that I needed to cut out a size 10 with a FBA. I got on line and googled FBA and found a few helpful web sites. I use this one. So I started cutting out the FBA on the pattern pieces hoping it would work. Got that done and it looked right so started cutting out my fabric.

I have had some problems in the past with easing the sleeves in so I also read up on easing sleeves in using a lot of pins. This worked so much better than ease stitching and pulling the treads to gather the sleeves. The end results was a smoother sleeve cap none of those little puckers that I have gotten in the past. I also put in sleeve heads following the directions from The Complete Photo Guide To Sewing. I would recommend this book it's got a lot of full colour photos which I find very helpful. I liked the look of the sleeve tabs and just about had enough fabric to make them. I think they add a nice detail to the sleeves. The welt pockets where much easier to do than I thought they would be and I love the end result.

I was worried about getting the gathered collar to look right so I took my time gathering and pinning and I'm pleased how it turned out.

For the lining I used a flannel backed satin for a little extra warmth.

I'm very pleased with how my jacket turned out. This is great pattern it all came together nicely once I had the fit issue worked out. I would like to make it again with one of the different collar variations.

Vogue 8323 Knit Top

Vogue 8323

Misses/misses' Petite Tops. Knit tops with princess seams and stiched hems.

I made view C.

Fabric used: Knit jersery.

I made this up in a size 12 and the fit is great. I seem to get a better fit with the vogue patterns. They do not seem to put as much ease in to their patterns as some of the others do.

The only change I made to the pattern was to make a neck binding out of the same fabric rather than using bias tape as the pattern called for.

Great pattern. I plan on making the other views in this pattern.

Burda 8028 Pullover

Fabric- Ponte knit for the red one and some mystery knit from my stash for the black one.






Pattern sizing-36-50 I made the size 36. The first time I made this pullover in a 40 and it was way to big in the neck and shoulder area. Decided to pull out the pattern again and give it another try in a smaller size.

The instructions for this pattern where easy to follow; no problem there. It was with attaching the v neck that was tricky. It's still not perfect but it is wearable. I made the black one second so I did a much better job on that one. Hopefully each time I do a v-neck it will get better with practice.

Overall I think this is a great everyday wear pullover. Once I hem the sleeves I'm sure I will get lots of wear out of them

Knitting

I have been in the knitting mood lately. I think it's because of all the cold weather we have been having lately. This was a vest that I knit about a year ago when I had just started knitting. I never wore it because the ribbing around the arms was way to big. So I ripped out the stitches and tried it again picking up less stitches around the arm than I did the last time. It's not perfect but it is wearable now.

A few hats I knit for my daughter, son-in-law and grand kids. These were knit in the round so no seaming makes them a quick knit. Now they will be ready for the snow that is coming our way this weekend.

New Simplicity Patterns

Last week Hobby Lobby had their simplicity patterns on sale for .99 cents. So I picked up a few from the new Early Spring catalog.

Simplicity 2455

This one is from the threads collection. I'm not one for wearing dresses but I do like the dress in this one. The jacket is also cute although it is unlined. I much prefer to have a lined jacket I guess I could try to draft a lining.

Simplicity 2453

Bought this one for top D with the ruffles.

Simplicity 2451
I like the shape of the skirt on the model. I think I may have some grey fabric similar to the picture, need to check and see if I have enough fabric.

Simplicity 2447

I like the shorter version of the shirt in this Pattern.

Simplicity 2446

Nice jacket that would look nice dressed up with some pants or dressed down with jeans.

Simplicity 2443

Love the jacket in this Cynthia Rowley pattern.