Vintage Pattern Revisited . . . (Simplicity 5185)

Back in January I modified a vintage Simplicity turtleneck top into a knee length dress.

At that time I mentioned that I was going to use some cable knit that I had purchased from Mood fabrics into a maxi dress.

Well I finally got around to doing it (just never got around to posting it).  I wore it to church on Sunday because it was a little cool.  So this was comfortable and warm.  To see the original review go to: Vintage Simplicity 5185

McCall 6713, The Mock Wrap

I've been sewing, just haven't been sewing.  Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be catching up on my posting.

So here is McCall 6713:

I chose to make view D with the sleeves, shortened to 3/4 length.

I also chose to underline the dress with some knit tricot that I bought months ago by the bolt from Fabric.com when it was 50% off.  So of course I bought an two bolts one in black and in ivory.

Last year my husband and I went to LA, and of course I made a stop at Michael Levin's  by the Pound store, and found this amazing fabric to make the dress from:

 

Since this was from the bargain bin, I had to work with what I had, so there wasn't quite enough for

me to to two layers to the mock-wrap piece, so I used some of the black tricot for the backside of the mock-wrap.

So here is the final dress: 

Pattern Review:

Pattern Description:  McCall 6713, View D

Pattern Sizing: Size 14/ bust 36

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

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? 

  I love this pattern, and the fit is awesome.

Fabric Used:  tricot for underlining from Fabric.com, spandex knit from Michael Levine's Loft

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: 

  -- One thing I did do was add some tricot fusible interfacing around the neckline, to keep if from 

       stretching when the underlining was sewn around the neckline and front opening.

  -- Also added width in the hip area to accommodate my hips/rear.

  -- Added 6 inches to length.

  

  -- Did back layer of mock wrap piece in black tricot (ran out of fabric).

Would you sew it again?   YES!, I've already done so, and will be posting it to blog.

Happy Sewing . . . .

A Style-Arc Pattern for Free - Ann's T-Top

Hi all,

Don't know what you have planned for a Saturday; but I plan to sew for a bit, go to the local Wa-Shonaji quilt show at the Blair Caldwell Library in Denver, and then prepare for the classes that I am teaching this fall.

As I was organizing my sewing strategy yesterday, I am across a free pattern offer from Style-Arc and Gorgeous fabrics.  It's the Ann's T-Top:

 

Style-Arc/Gorgeous Fabric Free Ann's T-Top 

I've been wanting to try one of the patterns since I've heard several online sewing buddies give Style-Arc patterns good reviews.  The pattern only takes 1 yard of fabric.  The 

price is that I signup for the emails.

I'm not sure how long it will be available, but I've already. I requested a 10; but they also send you additional patterns for 1 size above and below the one you requested!

Well off I go to sew.

Happy Sewing . . . .

 

Vogue Fall 2014 V9201 - The vintage version

As I looked at te new Vogue lineup for Fall 2014.  I found this pattern:  

I immediately decided that I wanted a copy of this pattern.  However, as I perused my Vintage Pattern stash.  I came across this mail order pattern.

It looks a lot like the Vogue pattern above.  The key difference between the two is that the Vogue version is more fitted. The plus side is that the vintage version will be easier to make.   I'm thinking that I'll have to add this to my vintage sewing list.

What's the saying, "Everything Old is New Again!!"

Happy Sewing . . . ..

Vintage Sewing Pledge 2014

Just recently I cam across the Vintage Sewing Pledge (badge is in my side menu). The pledge is to make at least 5 sewing patterns in 2014.  I'm a little late joining; but don't think I'll have a problem meeting the pledge.

The blog is written by Marie at "A Stitch Odyssey". 

The patterns that I am considering making and already have the fabric allotted for: 

Vogue 794 (which has recently be reprinted by Vogue; I got my hands on this little beauty a couple of years ago):

The other pattern I'm looking at is Vogue 1194.  I finally found a artificial black fur (that looks real!) to put on the end of the scarf.  And as natural, I have an overstock of wool in my stash to use for it.

 

 

Another pattern that I have fabric for is Vogue 7190:

 

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Finally, I'm also hoping to get to this Advance 9522: 

 

 

 

Wish me luck and I'll let you know how it goes!

 

Happy Sewing . . . . .

 

My version of the Maxi

After seeing Mimi’s version of a maxi with with a front slit, I thought I’d give it a try.  It looks so comfy and easy to wear.
I had used this fabric to make a strapless dress in its previous incarnation.
 
I never wore the dress, since I just wasn't comfortable with it.  It had elastic above the bust and at the waistline, and I always had this nightmare of me stepping on the hem and it sliding down.  So I decided to reconstruct it. 

After taking the strapless maxi apart; I took McCall 6752 and altered it to come up with my own maxi. View D has a similar styling above the waist.

      
I changed the skirt portion.  I wanted a little more fullness at the bottom, so I cut the bottom half 3 sizes larger than the size I needed and tapered it to the appropriate waist size.  Of course I had to add extra length to get it to the floor length that I wanted.

I had a black leather belt that I chose to use with the dress, and a pair of gladiator sandals.  Here is my front slit maxi dress:

Happy Sewing . . .

Black and White coloring in my life

Remember Simplicity 2702 and the "fish" dress? 

Well I had a piece of black/white stripe fabric in my stash:



I found this fabric at a couple of years ago at an estate sale.  Originally, I thought I'd make a skirt from it,  but decided this dress would work nicely out of this fabric.

  

Front View                                                     Back View

After the first stitching of this pattern, this became an even quicker sew.
A couple of days ago I did a stop at my local DSW, and found the perfect shoes to go with this dress. they are black and white like the dress:

      

As for the 4th of July, I've decided to celebrate by doing a sewing marathon.  I just altered McCall 6713, and finished it last night.

Happy Sewing and Hope you had a joyful 4th of July . . . . .