Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day everyone.

I hope you're having a relaxing day and nice weather.

Simplicity 4525

This is OOP S4525 view A has notched detail on top front center, back has center back seam. The top has skinny straps and side zipper opening and stitched hem. The fabric is a silk piece I've had in my fabric collection for several years and never knew what I would do with it because it was less than 1 1/2 yards. I've wanted to use it for awhile and I've had this pattern too and so one day it just clicked to use it for this. It was a very easy project to complete and I might make it again, but this pattern has several views. I've made the skirt before and it's very easy, breezy to wear.

Thanks to everyone who responded to the first pattern giveaway on my blog. It feels good to be able to give something to someone who may can use it. According to the comments posted, all the requests can be fulfilled pretty much.
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I'm Back & A Pattern Giveaway!

It's been awhile since my last post and I didn't mean to stay away this long. But it happens from time to time, not being in the blog writing mode.

I did keep up with reading though and found lots of inspiration. Also, purchased a few patterns but have not brought any new fabrics into my house so far this year. That has been easier than I thought. Sure, I've looked at the fabric sites and even in the stores, but maybe next week I may break my fast and buy something.

To celebrate my return to blogland, I have a few patterns I'd like to give away to whomever would like one or all. They've never been cut or unfolded :). A couple of the patterns may be a couple years old and some are current. The size ranges are 14-18 or 20 mostly. Post your choice(s) in the comments by 5/25 and then I'll contact you via email for mailing address. It's first-come.

In my next post, I'll share my recent projects.

V8567 Complete

Thanks to everyone for the commentss on my coat. I've worn it several times and received lovely compliments.
V8567 is a finished project finally. It took longer than necessary to finish this one up. This was not a difficult project at all. Here is my review:

Description: Jacket,top, dress, skirt and pants. I made the jacket and skirt. The jacket is lined to the edge, has front & back darts, sleeves with darts and topstitching. The skirt is cut on the bias and has elastic waistline casing and below mid-knee length.

Pattern sizing: 16-18-20-22 I cut size 18.

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

Fabric: Not sure, but I think it's a rayon something. I have several colors in my fabric collection.

Were the instructions easy to follow: Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern: I loved everything about this pattern. I've wanted to make it for a long time.

Would you sew it again, would you recommend it to others: I highly recommend it, but I have many other patterns in my stash I want to try. I probably won't make this one again.

The pictures below show some of the details described in the pattern. This first picture is not a really good one. I know everyone would like to see the finished projects on me. But it's so easy to take a picture on the dress form. I am planning to do better in that respect though in the future.