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Simplicity: 5514 (Dress and Bag ) - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Reviewed by:sewnotwork
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Posted on:2/6/13 11:50 AM
Last Updated:2/9/13 11:45 PM
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Pattern Photo:Simplicity 5514
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Pattern Description: Dress and Bag

Finally added a picture of me in the dress.

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Pattern Sizing:12

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

Were the instructions easy to follow?Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I liked this simple pattern. It only had french darts in the front so did not disrupt much of the embroidery.

Fabric Used:The fabric is pina fabric made from pineapple fibers and my mom got it from the Philippines. It is sheer so there is a slip underneath which was actually my mother's slip for another dress which has since fallen apart. (I cut it apart and traced it to make a pattern for a future dress.) I used a silk dress under dress with sleeves photo.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added sleeves to it and used this tutorial as a guide. I did end up decreasing the height of the sleeve cap by 1 1/2 inches. I took the armscye in a quarter of an inch tapering to nothing by the underarm seam. Because I'm barely over 5 ft tall, I simply took several inches off the bottom to place it about knee length. I used french seams through out except for the center back seam which I serged the edge before sewing the seam. Also used for the first time the Bernina #35 foot which I swiped from my mom's 1530 since she isn't using it right now. It was great. Highly recommend it. I didn't have to baste the zipper first. Went in perfectly and everything matched up at the top. I used in this picture with sleeves a thrifted silk dress that I added straps, shortened skirt, and added contrasting silk band. I initially put a ruffle made from the leftover fabric but it caught on the overlay, so cut it off. Then the dress was too short and I had to do something. Luckily had silk sash in stash.

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

Conclusion: I really like the simpleness of this vintage pattern. Stylish but easy to do. I will post the final pictures after I set the sleeves in and get a photo shoot done with my husband.
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prostheticsgirl said...
Wow, that fabric is amazing!
2/1/13 7:27 PM
ChristmasHills said...
Looking good so far.
2/2/13 1:53 AM
Scheri said...
Wow
2/2/13 5:42 AM
Jstarr4250 said...
Looks like it's going to be very special. Yummy fabric!
2/2/13 7:27 AM
sewnotwork said...
Thanks all! My husband said that our son (4) will have to wash his hands before he grabs on to me and can't be carried so he doesn't snag it. Fabric has body like organza and shifty. Pinned and pinned it and used a light table to match up my tracing dots.
2/2/13 8:06 AM
Danvillegirl said...
Very pretty fabric and it is now a beautiful dress.
2/7/13 5:13 AM
RLL said...
Very very pretty.
2/7/13 12:17 PM
norie creates said...
Your fabric is beyond beautiful!
2/10/13 0:20 AM
prostheticsgirl said...
WOW wow wow!!! I may have to find some of that fabric. Great job in transforming it into a stunning frock
2/10/13 8:57 AM
sewnotwork said...
Thank you all! I love it. Weird question. Do you like the shoes? Zappos.com Nine West Rocha. I was trying them on but my heels slip. Any suggestions? I'm ordering a half size smaller but might be too small. 3 1/2" heels (really 4" but has half inch platform) highest I've tried.
2/10/13 10:23 AM
ConnieBJ said...
So very pretty!!
2/10/13 12:44 PM
ChristmasHills said...
I like your shoes, not that I would be able to walk in them. Look lovely with the dress. And the dress is fabulous.
2/10/13 9:26 PM
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