Simplicity: 1885 (Misses/Women's Pullover Dress or Tunic, Jacket and Pants) - Type:Dresses  | | Viewed 265 times
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Simplicity Pattern Info | | Pattern Rating: | Pattern OK, but did NOT work for Me | | See other patterns in this category: Dresses Tops Coat/Jacket Pants | Available for sale on PR: $16.95 (See envelope)  | | | | Fabric: | Cotton [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
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Pattern Description:
Simplicity 1885, Misses and Plus Size Sportswear. Misses' & Plus size pullover dress or tunic, jacket and pants. I only made the dress. **I received this pattern for free during the Simplicity tour, PR Weekend NYC.**
Pattern Sizing:
10 - 18. I made the 18. I haven't learned how to do a FBA, so I cut the pattern per my upper chest measurement. I initially cut this pattern out in June - with the intention of wearing it during the summer, but I ran into problems creating the collar and I didn't finish the dress until December.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing it?
Yes, except my collar doesn't lay flat.... And, no I'm not sure what I didn't do right. And, yes - I wore it anyway!
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes and no. The instructions for the dress were very easy and simple to follow. I was so totally confused on the instructions for the collar. I ended up working on a different project that had a collar and just doing this collar the same way.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Major Likes: I received this pattern for free! The dress is super easy and comfortable to wear. The cotton fabric folded well (and, didn't need major ironing when I traveled).
Dislike: Collar instructions.
Fabric Used:
Black, White & Green printed cotton fabric purchased at Metro Textiles during PR Weekend NYC. It was $6 per yard and I bought 2 yards.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:When I started this project, I was closer to a size 18. When I finished this project, I was closer to a size 14. I'm not comfortable making a lot of alterations - so, I took up about 6 inches in the collar. I did this by adding 4 additional gathers around the neckline before I attached the collar. The dress is still a little big (baggier than I normally wear my clothes), but it doesn't look bad.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I don't plan on using this pattern again - although, I haven't gotten rid of it. I walked away from this project about 3 times because of issues with assembling the collar. Perhaps when I have more experience sewing, it won't pose the same problem.
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I love your fabric. Hang in there, the sewing gets easier the more you do it!
2/18/13 8:58 AM
Cute dress! I walk away from sewing projects often, but come back after some thought, so don't let that discourage you! There is plenty of sewing and garment construction help out there on the internet, books and here on PR. Practice makes perfect (or good enough to wear out of the house ;))
2/18/13 12:48 PM
You look great!
2/18/13 2:14 PM
I think I know what you collar problem is. Send me a PM if you wish. Walking away from a project can be very beneficial to the creative process, so never let that discourage you-it's often necessary. Love the fabric your dress.
2/18/13 2:36 PM
Nice!!
2/18/13 5:17 PM
Very nice and what a Great fabric choice!
2/18/13 9:22 PM