Sewing Patterns, Pattern Review, Sewing Classes, Sewing Machines and Sewing Machine Reviews!
Platinum Sponsor: Fashion Fabrics Club
Huge Selection Fashion Fabrics at Discount Prices

[SIGNUP - FREE Membership & 1 FREE Sewing Lesson ]
[Sewing Classes|Shopping Bag Your Shopping Bag|Login|Help]
Sewing Review and Pattern Reviews Sewing Knowledge Base Sewing Patterns Sewing Classes & Sewing Lessons Sewing Machine & Embroidery Machinery Sewing Message Boards Sewing merchants Blog Help/FAQ About Pattern Review
Enter your e-mail address:




Advanced Search
Tags
New to PR?
Sewing Machines
Compare Sewing Machines
Sewing Machine & Serger Reviews
Embroidery Machines
Sewing Reviews
Sewing Patterns
Review Gallery
Sewing Books
Sewing Supplies
Sewing Websites
Sewing Stores
Sewing Class Reviews
Sewing Expo Reviews
Sewing Tips & Techniques
Sewing Podcasts
NEW!Fabric Glossary
Sewing Review RequestsAdd a Review Request
Your Account
Edit Profile
My Page
Favorites
Wish List
Pattern Catalog
Notifications
Friends of PR
Join Friends of PR
Find a member
Deal Corner
Photo Album
Calendar
Chat Room
Chat Schedule
Chat Transcripts
Sewing Classifieds
Add a Classified
Sewing Contests
enter contest
contest report
contest gallery
Favorite Links
reviews with comments
merchant gallery
article archive
newsletter archive
Craft Resources
contact info
shipping rates
returns & refunds
testimonials
Platinum Sponsor - Fashion Fabrics Club
Fashion Fabrics Club
Simplicity: 1938 (Misses' ) - Type:Coordinates    printable version
Viewed 421 times
Review rated Helpful by 2 people    Very Helpful by 5 people   
Reviewed by:Futuralon
photo
About Futuralon
Member since: 3/7/12
Reviews written: 5
Sewing skills:Advanced Beginner
patterns reviewed: 5
Bio: more...
Report a problem with this review
Posted on:3/29/12 2:06 AM
Last Updated:3/9/13 11:33 PM
Project Photo:photo
Pattern Photo:Simplicity 1938
Simplicity Pattern Info

More Info provided by Futuralon

See other patterns in this category: Dresses    Tops    Coat/Jacket    Pants    Plus    
Available for sale on PR: $16.95 (See envelope)
Current Tags What is a Tag:
Fabric:Rayon Jersey  [See other projects in this fabric]
Related Links  
Click on to add a link
From this pattern I have only made the sleeved top - but I've made it twice so far. This top has a banded V neck, 3/4 length raglan sleeves, gathering at front and back neckline, and a loose fit.
The pattern was fairly easy to execute. I give the instructions a B.
In executing this project, I found cutting and all the long seams easy.
The neckband was a little fiddly so I do recommend hand basting each step of the neck band. I had problems with the finish of that neckband - I sewed in some wrinkles - but am not sure if this is a design flaw or an execution problem.
However I think it went well - and this is the fastest garment I've ever put together.
I would recommend this top if you like loosely fitted garments with a modest shape. You could pair this top with basic trousers, jeans, and slim skirts and it would be work/school appropriate for just about everyone. I believe this top is suitable for maternity in the early and middle months.
I like this top so much I bought another Khalia Ali top pattern S2409. Edit to add: I made S2409 and I liked how it came out. I have posted a review and pictures of that project.
I am thinking about also making this top in a very lightweight cotton for summer. It would be a little more time consuming in a woven due to seam finishing but I think the pattern would need no modifications.
The second time I made this top (in striped rayon jersey - in pic), I left the lower hem unfinished and preferred the longer length. I also shortened the sleeves quite a bit and added an elastic casing to the bottom. The plain finished sleeves of were a fine design choice I just wanted to mix it up - but the original sleeve length was too long (in pic - black top). I also think the length was wrong in the first top causing odd bunching above the rear but this effect will depend on your fabric (and your rear of course).
Overall though, I'm happy
Buy this pattern for $16.95     Add to Bag Add to Bag
 
thumbsup Pattern with more than 5 reviews!
Merchants on PR
Plush Cat Designs

Deals!
Patterns from the Past
vintage sewing patterns
Deals!
Chantilly Dreams ~ Vintage Patterns & Antique Lace
Patterns Ship Free in US
Deals!
<< Previous      Next >>
8 Comments      Login to Add a Comment
bevlin said...
CUTE-CUTE-CUTE!! nice job, thanks for posting
3/29/12 10:44 AM
sewme47 said...
Very nice tops--I'm sure you'll get a lot of mileage from them because they both look adorable on you!
3/29/12 2:26 PM
TJSEWS said...
The tops look wonderful on you!
3/29/12 4:26 PM
LauraM62 said...
Cute top, I think that some of the little tops are almost over looked on these Simplicity Khalia Ali patterns; I found that the little top in Simplicity (Khalia Ali) 2344 is wonderful too! It might be one you want to check out ...
3/29/12 9:53 PM
Rebecca D said...
Really like the neckline and sleeves on this. Thanks for the review.
3/30/12 9:04 AM
Aussiemom63135 said...
I have this pattern and Ilove how you look in it! You seem to have done a great job. I am planning to make it a little longer. Thanks for the review
7/12/12 8:58 PM
Elemenopeo said...
Great tops - very flattering and stylish
3/10/13 0:18 AM
marymary86 said...
Your tops are adorable and wow can you rock black!!
3/10/13 3:30 PM
Login
Online Sewing Classes
Blueprints to Blue Jeans
Fee: $49.00
(Regular $49.00)
Blueprints to Blue Jeans

Online Sewing Classes
Restyling with Exposed Zippers
Fee: $29.00
(Regular $49.00)
Restyling with Exposed Zippers

Simplicity 2211
photo
Review by wendybirde on 5/22/11
Read Review

New Look 6079 Pattern ( Size 8-10-12-14-16-18 )
New Look 6079 Pattern ( Size 8-10-12-14-16-18 )

Details
Price: $4.49
Add to Bag Add to Bag

Butterick 5325 Pattern ( Size 6-8-10-12 )
Butterick 5325 Pattern ( Size 6-8-10-12 )

Details
Price: $16.95
Add to Bag Add to Bag

BurdaStyle Magazine 03-2005-102 jacket
photo
Review by Lee Ann Ha... on 5/15/05
Read Review

Christine Jonson Double Collar Princess Jacket
Christine Jonson Double Collar Princess Jacket

Details
Price: $18.00
Add to Bag Add to Bag

SewBaby Sleeve Saver Smock Pattern
SewBaby Sleeve Saver Smock Pattern

Details
Price: $8.95
Add to Bag Add to Bag


Copyright © 2013 PatternReview.com® , OSATech, Inc. All rights reserved.
Conditions of Use | Posting Guidelines | Privacy Policy | Contact Us