Summer Skirt

New Look 6594

In the past I have never been one for wearing dresses and skirts but now that I have learned how to sew I can't resist all of the pretty summer fabric and cute dress and skirt patterns that are out there. So this year I'm wearing more dresses and skirts and loving it.....even if I don't have the best shaped legs (that's why I never wore skirts in the past). I guess with age we get over silly thinking like that.....anyway here's the review.

Pattern Description:

Misses Skirts.

Pattern Sizing:

misses 8-18 I made the size twelve.

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

Yes it does

Were the instructions easy to follow?

They where very easy to follow.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I was looking for a skirt pattern that was cute and casual without alot of gathers around the hips (my hips do not need any extra width:)This one fit the bill with the wide waistband that sits on the hips..gives more of a slimming effect I think.

Fabric Used:

Some kind of poly that I picked up on the Red Tag table at Joann-fabrics. Really liked that it had the cute flowers with the black border on the bottom of the fabric.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

No changes make. I sewed a size twelve straight out of the envelope.

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

I have some more fabric to make another one...so yes I would sew it again. I highly recommend it to others.

Conclusion:


Cute summer skirt that I'm sure I will get alot of wear out of this year.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

New Dress

McCalls 6069

 

Pattern Description:


MISSES' DRESSES AND SASH: Pullover, above mid-knee, semi-fitted straight dresses A, B, C have elastic waist casing, stitched hem and bodice variations; dress A is sleeveless; dress B has three-quarter sleeves; dress C is sleeveless with self sash; dresses A, B, C have optional back strap; optional purchased belt.

Pattern Sizing:

6-14 I used the size 10

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 very easy to follow.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

Using a knit and how quick the pattern comes together.

Fabric Used:

ITY Jersey. I bought this fabric last year at fabric.com

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

None

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

I may sew one more and would highly recommend it to others.

Conclusion:

This is a great pattern that delivers great results in just a few hours of sewing. If you need a dress to wear out to a last minute event this one is it. Supper fast with great results.

Here it is with the McCalls jacket that I made last year. I love the hot pink and black together. I was not sure if I would like the style of this dress on me. I thought if I don't like it on me I can give it to my daughter but I think I will keep it for myself.

McCalls 4041

Finally got the hubby to take a few pictures this past weekend of a few different things I have made in the past month. Sorry about the fuzzy pictures I really need a new camera.

McCalls 4041

Pattern Description:



MISSES' LINED JACKETS: Lined jackets A, B, C, D, E have princess seams, trim and two-piece sleeve variations with optional hook and eye closure; jackets A, B, D have patch pockets; jackets C, E have flaps; jacket E has bands; separate pattern pieces provided for A/B, C, D cup sizes.

Pattern Sizing:

6-14 I used the size ten.

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

Yes the shape looks like the picture on the envelope front.

Were the instructions easy to follow?

The instructions when easy enough to follow nothing confusing.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I love this pattern because it has the different cup sizes in the patterns. No need to do a FBA yea!

Fabric Used:

I used Boulce.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

No alterations where need it fit great right out of the enevelope. The only thing I did was to interface the body of the jacket just so make it a little more stable. It also make working the bonlce a little easier

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

I would recomment it to others. I may sew it againg.

Conclusion:

Fun jacket I really enjoyed making it.

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.