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Simplicity: 2172 (misses costume) - Type:Costumes

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SAMBoddy


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2/25/13 8:05 PM

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Pattern Rating:

Difficult, but great for Advanced Sewers

See other patterns in this category: Dresses Costumes

Available for sale on PR: $17.95 (See envelope)

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Cotton Broadcloth [See other projects in this fabric]

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Pattern Description: Misses' Steampunk Costume

Pattern Sizing: RS (I sewed a size 22) and it fit great.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes! I was very happy with how accurate the photo was.

Were the instructions easy to follow?No - I found myself having to read and re-read the instructions. Photos weren't clear or helpful. I ripped more seams out of this dress than all projects I've ever done combined.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It was very involved for a 'costume' This pattern is well made/detailed enough to be wearable as real clothes. This isn't something you throw together in one night for a party the next day.

Fabric Used: Cotton Broadcloth

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I ended up leaving off the sleeves and just going with the sleeve caps lined in my contrast fabric. I also made the pockets in my contract fabric - both very easy changes.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes! Only now that I'm familiar with the pattern I would feel better about doing it in a nicer fabric.

Conclusion: As I said before - even though this is labeled a 'costume' it's not something to be thrown together in a single night. This is a dress that you could make/wear and be proud of. Be prepared to spend many many (at least three) setting pleats! But it's worth it.

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	AllNewtoMe said... Wow! I love, love, love that color! This looks great! 2/25/13 9:33 PM
	michalklimer said... Wow, what a great dress! Your hard work paid off! 2/26/13 0:10 AM
	julliams said... What an ordeal but well worth it. I bought this pattern too but am yet to tackle it as I haven't found an excuse to make it up yet. Yours looks wonderful on you. 2/26/13 5:06 AM
	caper81 said... Great dress! Looks like a very involved project indeed! You did a fantastic job :) 2/26/13 8:15 AM
	Sharon1952 said... That final product is worth all the hard work and effort! 2/26/13 6:04 PM
	koffeegypsy said... Love that you did the jacket pocket flaps with the same material as your corset. I am in the process of making this and following along with Professor Pincushions tutorial of all 3 pieces. Without them I think I too would have been as frustrated as you were, you did great! I may have given up without the videos I found! 5/18/13 10:21 AM