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Simplicity: 4070 - Type:Dresses

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julliams


	About julliams
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12/8/12 9:24 PM

Last Updated:

12/9/12 1:36 AM

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Highly Recommend

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Available for sale on PR: $16.95 (See envelope)

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Pattern Description: I made the view with the non-pleated skirt and strapless bodice. I added halter neck straps and a belt. This dress was made for a 40th Birthday party in Hawaiian theme.

Pattern Sizing: I purchased the smaller of the two size options even though my waist and hip measurements have me at a size 16. I cut a 14 which is very comfortable but I think I could have gotten away with a 12 over the bust area as it's not as tight as it could be.

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

Were the instructions easy to follow?I don't think I used them

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? The ease of everything going together. i had no trouble with this pattern.

Fabric Used: Hawaiian print cotton from Spotlight

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I lined the whole dress by making another in lining fabric. I then added plastic boning to the inside of the lining in order to give the bodice a little more structure. I added halter straps which you can't see because of my hair. I also did a lapped zipper because I wanted to be in keeping with 50's style dresses. I also added a belt which I made myself.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I have used this pattern twice already to make a very different looking dress (pattern review to come). I did have trouble with the fit of other style but this one fit reasonably well.

Conclusion: This is such a versatile pattern. I could see it being used for formal dresses but it's just as useful as a basic dress pattern for anything along the lines of coming in at the waist and flaring out.

And in case anyone wants to know - the shoes (the fabulous shoes) are Mel by Melissa in Apple Red. They are divine - I'm not a heels girl and I wore these all night without any problem. They are like wearing jelly sandles - mould to your feet and I was totally blister free. Also they are not hot to wear like one would expect from a plastic shoe.

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	Vonnevo said... Love your gorgeous dress and shoes !!! 12/8/12 10:14 PM
	Westy85 said... Gorgeous dress such nice summery fabric!! Looks so pretty on! 12/9/12 6:56 AM
	ThreadsofFaith said... A very pretty dress and an excellent fitting job! 12/9/12 8:11 AM
	prostheticsgirl said... The fit looks perfect! 12/9/12 11:48 AM
	Heatherrique said... Breathtakingly pretty dress on you! 12/9/12 6:44 PM