simplicity

I recently finished these High Waisted Pants from a 1950s pattern, Simplicity 4886. More information and pictures can be found on my blog. + + + + + + Pattern used:...

Hi all! I know it's been a while since I've posted, but it's been a while since I've sewn something retro! This is my latest iteration of Simplicity 3673. In pretty pink corduroy. You can read more about it, and see my other Hepburn/Hepburn Sew-Along garments over at my blog, Ruby Satin. Garnet...

I made this black/white mod colorblock dress from Simplicity 7587 (1968). I had some issues with the collar fitting my neck, but I am running into fewer problems as I learn new tricks. For more on my weird neck issue and some adventures in tailoring, visit my blog Sew Sixties ....

Hello everyone, I'm happy to report - and show evidence - that I have finally finished my 1940s Simplicity suit. Yep, that is one daft pose BUT the one that shows the suit properly isn't smiley enough and I didn't want to scare people off this website... I'll do that at my own! :0) More pictures and a quick story of...

Success! I completed an orange mod dress from a vintage pattern with relatively few snafus. As usual, there are still questions to ponder. You can read more about my orange dress adventure at my blog: Sew Sixties Over and out ; - ) Astrid...

Meet Hannah. She works in our Melbourne store and is otherwise known as The Remnant Queen for her talent (and thriftiness!) in transforming half price remnants into sweet little numbers. Here's a perfect example - Simplicity 2588 - made up in Osaka Snow Flake. Lx...

This is my new favorite dress! I'm in love with it, its simple and I can wear it anywhere. It's also soo comfortable! This was my first pattern that I had to make bigger. It was a bust 30 and I needed it to be 34. I ended up just adding the inches in the middle, which I know isn't the...

Fortunately I recovered from my mishap with this dress (confessed to in my last post ) pretty quickly and now, of course, I’m telling myself that I really do love the tab and buttons. Isn’t it funny how we Sewists can so quickly adapt and think positively? A ‘foolish mistake’ can become a ‘design decision’ and so we find ourselves with...

Simplicity 3565 came free this month in Sew magazine. Just at a point where I was thinking of cancelling Sew, they have redeemed themselves. Hmmm. Its a Wardrobe elements with a jacket which can be at hip or cropped lengths an A line round neck proncess seamed dress and wide leg trousers. I'm not sure I would have bought it but...

We all know Cinderella's dress is blue, but when you are 2 years old, everything has to be pink! So, here is our pink Cinderella. Her dress is made from Simplicity 2563, which is an official Disney Princess costume pattern. Simplicity also publishes this pattern in the girls and misses size ranges, for all of your princess needs. As far as...

Hello all! I finally got some photos of my latest vintage project - a pair of culottes from a vintage Simplicity pattern. Check out my blog for more photos and more details. Hope you're all having a wonderful Tuesday!...

I reviewed this pattern on this post and was pleased with it until I really went to wear it. Then I knew it was time to change it or get rid of it. The elasitc just hit in the wront spot, the top needed to be 2" longer to make it look right and then adjust the elastic casing. I thought...

I can't find where I ever reviewed this top, so I will do it now. Pattern Description: Misses knit top with two variations, blousy and an empire kimono crossover. \ Sizes :4 to 20 Instructions: Easy to follow and helpful in sewing the garment Likes and Dislikes: I like the variations, kimono styling and stylish look Changes: I added 3/4" to...

Have I mentioned that I LOVE this pattern?? It is Simplicity 5695. I think this is the sixth time I've used it, making everything from knit tee shirts to a flower girl dress. If you sew for a little girl, you should have this pattern. Simplicity also just expanded the size range to include bigger girls from size 3 to 8....

In my last post I promised a second version of Simplicity 2403 and here it is - This dress started out with a piece of fabric at Metro Textiles (in New York), seized upon during my recent shopping trip there with Carolyn, Elizabeth and Opal (thanks to you all for your valuable input on my choice). There was only just over...

I recently finished this dress using black and white gingham. Pattern used: More details can be found on my blog....

Description : Misses Tops With Trim Variation: Separate Patterns For B,C,D Cup Sizes Pattern sizing : 4 to 20 Thoughts on pattern: My finished garment did look very much like the envelope, the instructions are good and easy to follow. What did I like: I liked the ruffle neckline, the various views and the best thing is the B,C, and D...

This is a vintage 1950s "cupcake skirt", Simplicity 4657. Here's the skirt pattern photo: More details and photos over at my blog! :-)...

I loved this pattern so much that I decided to make another in this pink/camel paisley that so many of us bought from Lucy’s Fabrics about 5 years ago. This time I used the flutter sleeves for variety. This one is just perfect with little gold flats for running errands in this heat. Being a [...]...

This sweet little dress was inspired by my friend Laurie, who has two little girls the ages of my kids. She dresses them in the most adorable clothes, and one day her youngest came to playgroup in a little shirtdress. Aaah, a baby shirtdress!! Myra needs one!!! Of course, Myra's had to have Elmo on it, but as you can see,...

Simplicity 2379 Pattern Description: Girl's and Girl's plus maxi dress,......

Another winner from Simplicity! I’m a sucker for a surplice top or dress so I couldn’t resist this pattern when it came out. It’s well drafted and very quick and easy to put together. Love, love, love the shaped raglan sleeves. I made a straight 8 and just shortened the skirt by 3/4″ to hit [...]...

I know that there is concern out there about the clinginess/figure flattering abilities of a knit dress. One worries that every lump or bump will be visible, and that knit dresses are only for those with perfect figures. Well, I have for you today conclusive evidence that this is not the case! Here is my bump, at 17 weeks (yesterday!). We're...

I went out on the porch this morning before work and took a picture with the self-timer of my Simplicity 2584. Here is the the blogpost with pattern information and here is the pattern review...

For my latest creation I used this pattern: And here's how it turned out: For more picture and construction details, please visit my blog :)...

There have been lots of cute versions of Simplicity 2554, so I had to jump on the bandwagon. This outfit was my last minute sewing before PR Weekend Philly and the photos are by LindsayT ! The top fabric is a lightweight rayon knit leftover from my Hot Patterns Three Graces shirt (fabric.com, $5.25/yd) and the skirt is leftover from New...

I had time to sew over the weekend, yay! Last night, at 5.00pm, I pulled Simplicity 2883 (now OOP) out. I needed a few easy knit dresses - dresses have a way of looking pulled together, without worrying about coordinating anything, and the knit dress I made a couple of months ago has got a ton of use so far. This...

This is my third go-round with this pattern.  One was a wadder that I never posted (my fault, not the pattern’s), and the other is right here. I decided to go with a theme and make another top from this pattern with another Harajuku Lovers print from the Fabric Fairy. Here’s the envelope: This top [...]...

The last skirt I made with Simplicity 4236 came together so easily that I had to make it again. I bought this pretty fabric in India in February. It was $1 a meter (umm sorry, I know how annoying I must sound!) and I bought it explicitly to make a flared skirt of some kind. As I've noted before, this is...

Janet's back after a wee sewing hiatus with these two beauties. The pattern is Simplicity 2694 - a Project Runway number - and the fabric is Primaluna, a beautiful, felted cashmere (10%)/wool(70%)/poly (20%) blend that's available to order at all stores. The two dresses are made up in Viola and Winter White colourways. Both fabrics were purchased from our remnant table...