Sewing Patterns - Pattern Reviews for Simplicity Pattern - 1716 Misses Top and Dress - Sewing & Sewing Pattern Reviews at PatternReview.com

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]

Enter your e-mail address:

New to PR?

Sewing Machines

Compare Sewing Machines

Sewing Machine & Serger Reviews

Sewing Reviews

Sewing Tips & Techniques

Sewing Podcasts

NEW!Fabric Glossary

Sewing Review RequestsAdd a Review Request

Friends of PR

Chat Room

Sewing Classifieds

Sewing Contests

Favorite Links

reviews with comments

Platinum Sponsor - Fashion Fabrics Club

Simplicity: 1716 (Misses Top and Dress) - Type:Dresses

Viewed 324 times

25 more reviews

Review rated Helpful by 1 people

Reviewed by:

nickelc624


	About nickelc624
	VA
	Member since: 8/30/11
	Reviews written: 57
	Sewing skills:Advanced Beginner
	Favored by: 7 people
	patterns reviewed: 57
	Bio: more...

Posted on:

1/21/13 3:01 PM

Project Photo:

Pattern Photo:

Simplicity Pattern Info

Pattern Rating:

Pattern OK, but did NOT work for Me

See other patterns in this category: Dresses Tops

Available for sale on PR: $15.95 (See envelope)

Current Tags :

Fabric:

Poly-Lycra Knit [See other projects in this fabric]

Related Links

Click on

to add a link

Pattern Description:
Misses' knit mini-dress, tunic and top can be made with a front twist or draped neckline with five different sleeve variations to choose from. Simplicity sewing pattern.
Pattern Sizing:
12-20. I did not want a form fitting dress so I cut it two sizes larger than I normally would. As you can see from the pics, it doesn't look like it's two sizes larger so it's either supposed to be very fitted or it runs small. Oddly, I cut the sleeves a size smaller than my normal size because I like fitted sleeves...I could've gone down another size.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
I suppose it does.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Mostly. I found the pictures more helpful on some steps.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I like the neckline. This was a lot harder to make than I anticipated. It may have just been due to the fabric I was working with. I also pinned and re-pin the neck about 7 or 8 times before I actually sewed it, because it just didn't look right to me. The sleeves don't look as shirred as they do on the package IMO.
Fabric Used:
Lycra from G Street Fabrics.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I made view A with view C sleeves and I added a little under an inch to the length.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Probably not...or maybe I'd made the top version with long sleeves, but definitely using easier fabric.
Conclusion:
I was so looking forward to this dress, but I think it's just ok.

Buy this pattern for $15.95 Add to Bag

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 >>
2 Comments Login to Add a Comment

	cafelatte said... I really like your dress and your choice of fabric is really beautiful, I especially like the different ways you are able to style it with. 1/21/13 9:00 PM
	caper81 said... Nice dress, and the fabric is really cool! :) 1/21/13 9:22 PM