Simplicity: 1699 (Misses' )  - Type:Coordinates  |
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| Reviewed by: | DeJa Chic | 
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| Posted on: | 3/3/13 8:52 PM |
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Simplicity Pattern InfoMore Info provided by DeJa Chic |
| Pattern Rating: | Great Wardrobe Builder |
| See other patterns in this category: Dresses Tops Coat/Jacket Suits / Separates Pants |
Available for sale on PR: $18.95 (See envelope)  |
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| Fabric: | Silk Georgette [See other projects in this fabric] |
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I fell in love with this pattern when I first saw it at my local fabric shoppe and I was lucky enough to be in there on a day when Simplicity patterns were on sale for $2.50!
Pattern Description: Misses' and miss petite fit and flare dress or peplum top has princess-seamed bodice, short raglan sleeves, waistline seam and back zipper. Collarless jacket has 3/4 sleeves and braid trim. Straight leg pants have side zipper.
Exposed zipper, uneven nape-line
Pattern Sizing: 8-24
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, except I didn't use the "Peter Pan".
Were the instructions easy to follow? Instructions for the top (view B) were very straight forward and easy to follow. There are many helpful tips and a reference guide to help you if you run into language you are unfamiliar with.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I really like the peplum on the top; many others I have seen have peplums that are highly exaggerated and I'm happy to say, for my taste, this amount of flare is just perfect!
I don't like collars. I think maybe this has to do with a childhood where collars were part of the school uniform, but unless they are on a button up shirt, I'll do without them for the most part.
Fabric Used: As with most of the fabrics available at Fabricville, the bolt said "unknown fiber" and so my answer can only be that it is silky smooth on the front with a little sheen and kind of a rough texture on the back. It frays like crazy, so, it's woven. Right? I don't know.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't add the peterpan collar, I'll artfully (yea right) sewed the back darts facing out and I got funky with an exposed zipper. Oh, and I used some leftover bias tape to finish the hem.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, absolutely. I love this top. Even though the nape doesn't line up (why do I always have this problem?). Even though the fraying drives me bananas (where can I find this - fray check - in Montreal!). I love it and can't wait to make the dress (view A).
Conclusion: This is a great combination of patterns and I can see this made heavier or lighter depending on the season.
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Nicely done :) I will be picking this up at the next pattern sale :) P.S. Fabricville carries fray-check (unless your local store doesn't carry it for some reason?) I've seen it at Walmart as well. P.S. Simplicity patterns will be on sale 5 for $5 on March 11 & 12 at Fabricville (with a membership card) :)
3/4/13 8:50 AM
That's good to know. I've asked (for Fray Check) and they just looked at me like I'm crazy. Thanks for the heads up on the sale, I'll definitely go out of my way for some more patterns.
3/4/13 9:07 AM
Kicking myself for not buying this during last sale. SO much cuter than I imagined. Oh glad I read that note above - sale notice. Thanks.
3/4/13 9:24 PM
Ugh! Dragged myself to Fabricville this morning in anticipation of the Simplicity pattern sale. Alas, apparently the sale is not applicable for Quebec. Well, it is, but it's March 14th-15th.
3/11/13 7:10 PM