McCalls 6515

My Pants were made from McCalls 6515. As soon as I saw the pattern I knew it would do for my 1940's style trousers. The fabric is a stretch denim and it did not hold the creases in the legs like I would have liked but I like the jeans nonetheless. I used a size 14 then did a significant crotch adjustment, followed by taking the sides in a bit.  The buttons I have were from a dress that I did not like. I simply grabbed the buttons off and marked them on the pants. The zipper and hooks and eyes are on the side seam.

Overall this was a very easy pattern to make up and I do plan on making more in knit fabric.

Fabric from Pat Catans:

75% Cotton

23% Polyester

2% Spandex

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Simplicity 1692

I decided to start my Vintage year off with Simplicity 1692. My fabric is a fleece from Joann Fabric with 70% Rayon and 30% Cotton. It  is extremely soft. For the top I graded the front bodice up one size then completed a 1/2 FBA. Upon the fitting I realized the neckline would be too big so I kept the 14 for the neckline and upper bust then graded the rest . I took the remaining waist intake in with one of the darts. I really like this top and plan to make a couple of more. I got rid of the zipper as I didn't need it to get the garment on and off. I kept the back at a size 14 and needed no additional alterations for it.

When I was deciding which buttons to get I really wanted the floral ones, but I felt the pink ones would be better, and they were smaller.:(. I also used a floral button for the top back bodice. My fabric was thick and it was a bit of a hassle to get the button hole to sew right.

Love, Love, Love the neckline on this blouse.