Simplicity: 2281 (Misses' Dress, Cynthia Rowley Collection)  - Type:Dresses  |
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| Reviewed by: | aleah42 | 
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| Posted on: | 1/31/13 2:30 AM |
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| Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend |
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| Fabric: | Double Knit [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Pattern Description: Misses' dress in two lengths with sleeve variations by Cynthia Rowley.
I made view B, the one with the regular long sleeves.
Pattern Sizing: 6-22. I started with a 10-top 12-bottom and took it a bit along the side seams.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, for the most part.
Were the instructions easy to follow? I didn't really follow them because I omitted the lining and that changed the construction order. I also reordered the steps to leave the side seams for the last. When I did need to reference the instructions, though, I found them hard to navigate because the instructions for my view jumped around and constantly referenced steps from other views.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like the raglan sleeves and the wide waistband. And in a knit it's like a dressy sweatshirt!
Fabric Used: A rust colored doubleknit from Michael Levine in LA.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I omitted the bodice lining entirely and lined the midriff in a thin rayon jersey from the scrap pile to keep the seam allowance from getting too thick. No lining meant I had nothing to gather the neckline to, but I just measured the lining piece and gathered the bodice to that measurement. I bound the neckline as the pattern indicated, but halved the binding piece lengthwise so it was just a single layer folded over. I was going to leave the slit in the back and fasten it at the top with a button or snap (since I didn't want to do the tie closure), but the slit stuck out funny in this fabric and when I pinned it closed I could actually get it on over my head, so I just sewed the back up all the way.
I also shortened the sleeves to 3/4 length, and took a good 5 inches off the skirt, because it was a little overwhelming on me as drafted.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I love how it turned out, and as much as I want another one I probably won't make an identical dress. I'm not sure I would make it in a woven fabric, since this cozy knit has spoiled me! I do recommend it if you like the style.
Conclusion: In the end, I really really like this dress. It's like wearing a really comfortable but fashionable sweatshirt. And did I mention the pockets? Pockets! It's even cozier when there's somewhere to put your hands! And I can ride a bike in it, something that would almost certainly be impossible in the woven fabric version of this pattern. Here's to making woven patterns with knits!
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So cute on you. Love it!
1/31/13 5:52 AM
Such a different look from the envelope - it looks great on you!
1/31/13 9:13 PM
Adorable dress -great job!!
1/31/13 10:25 PM
Looks great, and very comfy!
2/1/13 0:04 AM
oooh! I love this! Really, really cute! You look fabulous! I think I might have to try this pattern now...
2/1/13 10:44 AM
Beautiful! and I love your fabric/color!
2/1/13 11:19 AM