Another Dress Project Complete

I hope everyone has enjoyed the 4th of July holiday weekend. I sure have. I decided to stay in on Saturday and sew. My husband barbequed on Sunday which was a surprise to me. My daughters, of course, were very happy.

After starting last week, I finished up this dress from Simplicity 3874.

Here I am in a couple of rare photos of myself wearing the dress. Took advantage of having one of my photographers around to take pictures. The fabric is a polyester print that I think came from Walmart a few years ago. Originally purposed for a blouse. I like the dress much better.
Pattern Description: Misses dress with bodice variations and jacket
Pattern Sizing: 16-24
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 really like this pattern. I made the jacket to go with another outfit last year.
Fabric used: Silky polyester
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: The only thing I did was add about an inch to the bottom of the bodice. I tend to be on the short-waisted and for dresses or tops that have a seam or other definition underneath the bust area, I add a little length to that area. Always works out well.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I might sew the other dress view and yes I do recommend this to others.
Conclusion: I definitely like the way the dress turned out and will probably make it again with the sleeved version of the dress.

Simplicity 4273

A couple weeks ago I made the dress from S4273 and wore it the next day. This is the dress I found bias tape to match. It was easy to sew and something I can throw on to wear to work during the summer.

Pattern description: Misses/Miss Petite, Jacket, Pants, Skirt and Dress or Top
Pattern Sizing: 16-24
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 this pattern: I love everything about this pattern because after staring at it for awhile, I made the top several months ago, now the dress. I plan to make the jacket and skirt later on.
Fabric used: Silky polyester from my fabric collection.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes/Yes
Conclusion: This would make a great wardrobe pattern. It has all the elements.

More New Fabric

This morning I went to Joanns to just pick up some bias tape. I didn't want to make it for the next dress I'm going to work on this evening. I was surprised that I found a color to match. So, since my fabric diet is over, I bought these two pieces to make skirts. Both are linen. The black print is lightweight and will need to be lined. It'll be a flowy type skirt. The other print which is a heavier weight will be a straight skirt.

McCalls 5890-Dress

Pattern Description: Fitted top or dress with cap sleeves and princess seams with a mid-knee length and lightly flared. This pattern also includes a wrap jacket and pants.

Fabric is a stretch knit print purchased about a year ago from the same Walmart in Mississippi mentioned in a previous post.

I am going to have to take this in more in the sides of the top portion to make it 'fitted' as stated on the pattern. Otherwise, I like the length and the cap sleeve. This is another easy dress for summer. No ironing of this fabric will be necessary. Just wash, hang to dry and go! Just what I like!

Knip Mode July 2010

My new found pen pal Ruta, sent the July,2010 issue to me. I was so excited when she asked if I was interested in recieving it. I've read about Knip Mode on several blogs but never thought I'd actually get one of my very own, LOL I appreciate this so much. Now I have to make something. There are several projects that I'd like to work on. Also, there was the Fast Fashion insert included with this issue and my daughter was very intrigued by that. Thanks again Ruta!