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For those who have asked for the step by step draping instructions here is the pdf

Pattern Review: Sorta

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Pattern Description: Fitted Knit Dress, Cowl neck and 3/4 sleeves

Pattern Sizing: I drafted according my bust, waist, hip measurements

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? okay this part gets tricky...explained below :)

Fabric Used: amazing wool blend knit from Japan

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: okay so I have this top that I made using a pattern a while ago with gathering at the side, I knew I wanted to make the dress version but could not remember what pattern it was and after searching my 300+ patterns I gave up trying to find it. I did however remember the shape of the pattern piece and so I drafted my own with that vision in mind. I added a cowl type neck because I wanted to...lol





If you guys remember what the pattern is that kinda looks like this please let me know cuz it could have saved me a lot of time...lol and you will be able to make your own if you like it.

Conclusion: Love it!

Back View


Side View (you can see the gathering when u enlarge)


Collar


Gathering close up

PR M5513: Revisited

Pattern Description: Fitted, contrast inside collar and facing with double-breasted front closing, wide standing collar and waistline front bodice, back bodice with appliques and V-shaped waistline, skirt with side seam pockets, soft pleats at waist and center back with balloon shape at lower edge, top stitch trim.

Pattern Sizing: I cut a 6

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

Were the instructions easy to follow? I guess so, I read them two years ago when I first made this, didn't need to read them this time.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I don't dislike anything

Fabric Used: Corduroy & Wool Contrast

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? No this is my second one so I will not be sewing this anymore.

Conclusion: I love this coat but now the pattern is retired.

Close-Up

Front

Back

Lined inside collar

Lining skirt portion

Sleeve facing

Lining

Bound Buttonholes

It's My Birthday!

I turned 33 today...and I woke up this morning to the best present ever! here is a little back story :)

when we got married we didnt exactly have a ton of money and we kinda did it at the spur of the moment...let's get married, okay! next thing we knew the justice of the peace had married us...best day ever.

I remember my husband telling me that one day he would "upgrade" my ring..lol so this morning I woke up to this:

Thank you babe, it is so amazing!

PR: V8593

Pattern Description: Dress (I still need to finish the hem)

Pattern Sizing: I cut a size 6

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

Were the instructions easy to follow? yeah they were fine, i didn't really use them but i did look at them before starting.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? well let's see, I like the dress itself, how it looks, fits etc. but there are a few things to keep in mind when making this one up. It says to use a heavier knit so I did, I used a lightweight double knit, however, because of the pleating at the neck it causes a bit of thickness so when you add the facing it will not stay inside because it just too thick so this is what I did, I used a binding method instead of the facing cuz I hate facings anyway. The double knit may have been bit to thick so keep that in mind.

I also like that the darts in the back are taken all the way down to the hem. I also HATE when such a smooth lined dress has a zipper in the back so instead i put it on the side just under the arm. I normally would not use a zipper but the DK does not have that much stretch so it just makes it easier to put on.

Fabric Used: Double Knit

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Just the few I mentioned above

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? not sure about making it again but I like it.