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Simplicity: 2584 (Misses Dress, Tunic and Headband Cynthia Rowley Collection) thumbsup - Type:Tops    printable version
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Posted on:1/23/13 4:32 PM
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Pattern Rating:Highly Recommend
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Pattern Description: Misses Dress, Tunic and Headband Cynthia Rowley Collection

Pattern Sizing:6-12

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?This is the second one I've sewn in a week and it's bound to become a TNT summer favorite.

Fabric Used:Sheer cotton voile in an ikat print from my stash. Lining and placket in soft pima cotton.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:I added a lining, or technically I guess it would be an underlining since I cut the lining fabric using only the front and back main body pieces and treated them as one with the fashion fabric, then serged all seams.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Yes - I'm dreaming up combinations for an entire summer's worth of these. I'd love to do the drawstring waist version from a border print.

Conclusion: I'm back again with the version I did for my mom for our upcoming cruise. This time I made the long sleeved view, leaving the sheer voile sleeves unlined. I think I like hers better than mine - maybe she'll let me borrow it!

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prostheticsgirl said...
Oh I just love it! Your fabric choices look wonderful; you are really inspiring me to make this one soon
1/23/13 4:44 PM
trinicity said...
Very cute great print
1/23/13 5:18 PM
AuntieShel said...
Just beautiful and perfect for a cruise!
1/23/13 5:46 PM
SavageCoco said...
Fantastic!
1/23/13 6:09 PM
jlg said...
Gorgeous.
1/23/13 7:23 PM
KensingtonCrab said...
Too cute! I want one!
1/23/13 9:08 PM
SewWil said...
Very pretty! Both versions you look great. Have fun on your cruise!
1/24/13 1:04 AM
cleverkitty said...
So crisp and fresh I love cotton voile and this version turned out beautiful too. Can't have too many of these :)
1/24/13 9:28 AM
ArtAttack said...
Adorable! I've seen so many cute versions of this and now you're on the bandwagon. I'm so sorry I missed getting this pattern when it was in print...I believe it's OOP now. :(
1/24/13 11:01 AM
GoodbyeValntino said...
I think you like this pattern as much as I do! What a great cruise top for your Mom!
1/25/13 6:01 AM
Sheila457 said...
So pretty.
2/15/13 4:15 PM
novice beginner said...
How did you keep the fabric from showing through on the placket? I wanted to try this, but no matter what white fabric (with interfacing) I tried the under fabric showed. I also tried using 2 pieces of white fabric with interfacing between, but it seemed too stiff. I love your dress and would appreciate any suggestions.
4/10/13 9:04 AM
Jstarr4250 said...
Hi Novice. The white fabric I used was a Pima cotton from Five Eighth Seams in Charleston, SC. Gorgeous Fabrics also sells the fabric and you can purchase from them online. The fabric is very soft and also very opaque so unless your fabric is extremely dark, show through should not be a problem. Good luck and please post photos!!
4/11/13 10:42 PM
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