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.

McCalls 6757 et Simplicity 8386

For this outfit I used McCalls 6757 which I have reviewed before Here and Simplicity 8386.

For the simplicity top I lengthened. My starting size was a 14 I used a ponte knit and kente print for fabric.I do like the ease of fitting but I really did not like the neckline on the original pattern so I decided to add a flounce.

I am still looking for other neckline finishes that I think will look better for the top.

For the Skirt I used a stretch denim. I omitted the pockets,front pleats and back vent. I kept the back pleats and added a side zipper with hooks and eyes. The waistband was hand sewn I don't mind stitch in the ditch but I've been getting better results through a simple hand stitch.

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                                                                   SewVintageBunny

Vintage Practice Drafting

       First and Foremost I am in love with these sun glasses below, Perfect for  50's styling.
       I am beyond tempted to buy another pair in a different color. Secondly be sure to buckle up!!

Okay, so here we are with another vintage practice make. It was pretty hard matching these pinks.
I wanted to test out the look before making it in my full size, because I was unsure of how the pinks would match up.. I drafted a circle skirt and off the shoulder top. The skirt has a pink tulle petticoat underneath. I was actually very pleased with the overall look and the ease with which the stripes lined up. Be on the look out for the full version in which I am using Simplicty 8386 for the top and Simplicity 8458 from my pick nine!

                                                                       Ah and of course.

                                 

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                                                                           Bunny

Butterick 6326

This was a rather simple make. When I saw the pattern I already had the fabric picked out :) A stretch denim, which I had in my stash but due to it being only 2 yards had yet to use. I started with the size 16, then went down to a size 12. Did a swayback adjustment as well as pegging the hem 2 inches on each side. I did not top-stitch, I added an invisible zipper in the side seam and I shortened the hem.

I think this is a very nice pattern to have, as this can be made in so many different colors and fabrics.

I definitely plan on making a couple of more, I think a stretch red denim would be perfect, as well as a pinstripe.

And of course, I could not leave you without photo's of my flock members

Ciao Bunny!!!

Simplicity 2588 Still Procrastinating And Necklace

I love this fabric and after making a skirt with it  I only had a bit left. It's an african print, so I was deciding what to do with it exactly and if I could  squeeze the remaining bit into an item. Thus                                                          
                                Simplicity 2588 -Almost came to life..Almost!

First was the bodice, which I was excited about it. Am still actually. I wanted to highlight the yellow and  blue so I decided to add a self drafted yellow circle skirt, and change a bit of the bodice.

The yellow was nice and with the right petticoat would have made this a perfect 1950's dress but I felt a bit Disney princess, so I added blue netting on top of the skirt and swapped out the upper part of the bodice.... debated, procrastinated and debated 2 months later and 20 pounds lighter I can't fit the garment. I may pull it out and alter the fitting to complete but I'm still uncertain about where I want this outfit to go....I really like the yellow!!


*********************My Completed African Print Necklace*************************
 

Simplicity 8386

What I'm working on.....

I am using a ponte knit-roma? for one of these(RED) and a more stretchy knit(PINK) for the other. When I saw this pattern I was all in, after I made a mock up though I didn't really like it, it made my bust look huge, I had gaping and swayback issues...HMN

I love 1950's clothing so decided to draft a sweetheart neckline to make this a classic piece. That at least gave the bust a more appealing visual. 7 attempts later here I am, satisfied and ready to complete.


The pink -above photo- was one of my attempts at a sweetheart neckline and it didn't work out so well,back to the drawing board I went.


(******Off Topic Kind Of*****On another mock-up of this, in a more stretchy fabric (PINK) I made a size 12 and it fit pretty decent, the swayback adjustment was still needed. I attribute the fit to the different levels of stretch in each knit. I was still a little surprised though by how much I had to size down to get a decent fit on both.

Now I'm contemplating on how to finish the bodice(RED) , I'm thinking I will omit the bias binding and elastic and just use a facing. I would really like to use the binding and elastic but do not want the stitching to show. Decisions, Decisions.


List of Alterations:
Sweet heart neckline
1 inch sway back adjustement
1 Inch armhole gape adjustment-(It took me a second to realize that the gaping was from the difference in the upper bust and full bust. )
Add 1/2 seam allowance to the neckline and hem
 I started with a size 20 and went down to the size 16 
Shortened the sleeves both width and length-add 1/2 seams allowance to match up 


So much work for such a simple top geez! 

AND.....Introducing Zambique, the newest edition to the flock

AND of course I cannot leave you without photo's of Zulu

CIAO!!!