Simplicity: 2659 (Misses & Miss Petite Dress, Tu) - Type:Tops  | | Viewed 249 times
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| | Posted on: | 11/4/09 8:01 AM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | 
Simplicity Pattern Info | | Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend | | See other patterns in this category: Dresses Tops Pants & Shorts | 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 |
| Pattern Description:
Misses & Miss Petite Dress, Tunic, Cropped Trousers, Shorts and Bolero.
Pattern Sizing:
I cut a 12, adding a little to the side seams below the waist.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, for the most part - I don't think my pleats sit as nicely as they do on the model.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, this was a very straightforward pattern and the pieces fit together nicely without having to resort to 'gentle persuasion'.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
When I first saw this pattern the unusual pleats really attracted me. I was a bit surprised no one had reviewed it yet. When I looked even closer the exposed zip really appealed. I saw the look around last summer and didn't like it at first, but it grew on me.
Fabric Used:
Ivory cotton dobby that has been in my stash for donkey's years!
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
I added at the side seams to accommodate my hips. I didn't do an fba but the armholes feel a little snug so maybe I should have. I narrowed out the upper back as I normally would.
I couldn't find a 'novelty zip' to suit anywhere, and I looked and looked (not online admittedly!). I really wanted metal teeth, and preferably gold, as IMHO the plastic chunkey zips look a bit naff. I ended up using a separating zip which I shortened from the top using instructions in a BWOF magazine. So the zip now extends to the bottom of the top and it goes on like a backwards jacket. I didn't want the tape on the outside so I just sewed it in like a normal open ended zip. I love how it looks like a metal spine down the back!
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I would probably make the dress version to wear on summer weekends, and I would consider making the tunic in an evening fabric if the occasion arose - but it's a bit too distinctive to make another work top the same.
Conclusion:
This is a very cute top and it looks good tucked into a skirt or over pants.
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<< Previous Review Next Review >> | Reader Comments | | annie11 | 11/4/09 | That's a really neat top. Thanks for pointing out the exposed zipper in the back. | | * * * | | HawkeMorningStar7 | 11/4/09 | Very nice top, I have thuis pattern too and love the pleats. I also did not know about the exposed zipper ! | | * * * |
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