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[annet]

i made the ceylon dress from colette patterns... it turned out pretty well and was really easy to make, the instructions were clear! i didn't make a muslin first, but i think next time i'll shorten the top part of the bodice so the waist is a little higher.

i made it in a white and dark blue striped cotton, it's neutral enough for fall (with stockings and a cardigan) but i think i'll get the most wear out of it in spring and summer!

 

[palespider]

very cute :eusa_clap i have hte same pattern and cant wait to get to it.

 

[Drappa]

Annet, that is too cute!

 

[kamikat]

Here's a new suit. The jacket is from Marian Martin 9197 and the skirt is from Dubarry 5234.

 

[Drappa]

Kamikat, that colour and cut is really, really great on you!

 

[HepKitty]

i made the ceylon dress from colette patterns... it turned out pretty well and was really easy to make, the instructions were clear! i didn't make a muslin first, but i think next time i'll shorten the top part of the bodice so the waist is a little higher.

i made it in a white and dark blue striped cotton, it's neutral enough for fall (with stockings and a cardigan) but i think i'll get the most wear out of it in spring and summer!

Super cute! How accurate is the sizing?

 

[MarieAnne]

You voted!

Here is my tapered skirt to go with the vintage Wolsey sweater. Just finished in time for my husbands Leliefontein parade and dance! I drafted this skirt with my PatternMaster Boutique software. I did a cut-on double inverted box pleat for walking room. The fabric is a nice combination of stretch and stiffness. I used a bit of ease and ended up with a wonderful fit. Thanks for voting, it looks great with the sweater!

Here is a close up of the pleats.

 

[annet]

Super cute! How accurate is the sizing?

i thought it was quite accurate, she also warns you that the patterns are designed to be a tighter fit than other patterns... i was between sizes so i sied up a bit so the bust would definitely be right, and only had to take the waist in a little bit. so i'd say it is very correct.

 

[BoPeep]

I really like the drape of the skirt, kamikat. Sharp outfit!

Also very smart, MarieAnne! Great job with the pleats.

 

[palespider]

how do you like the software?

 

[palespider]

what i thought would be an easy pattern turned out to be a bit of trouble. This pattern is from the same one i made the skirts i posted below. I even cut out and used the same size- but still they came out too small and rather than throw out the whole thing, i put side panels to expand them. While im not 100% happy with the way they look on me, they are wearable and make me nervous to try to make the full on pants pattern i really hope too.

 

[beth]

Ah! Everything is so beautiful! It inspires me to try and learn to sew again. Now I just need patterns to go on sale.

 

[MarieAnne]

Thank you Bopeep!

palespider - I love the software. It was pricey but worth every penny. The customer service and support is outstanding. There is a lot of learning and practice involved. To make full use of the program you have to familiarize yourself with all of the applications and there are a lot! A little bit of pattern making knowledge goes a very long way. PatternMaking for Fashion Design by Helen Joseph-Armstrong is fantastic.
It's too bad the pattern didn't fit. Good save with the panels.

 

[Lorelai99]

Ah! Everything is so beautiful! It inspires me to try and learn to sew again. Now I just need patterns to go on sale.

Modern patterns go on sale about every other week through Joann's, Hancock's and Hobby Lobby. I am assuming one or more of those is available down that way?? Most of my "vintage" clothing is made from modern patterns. Good luck!!

 

[Tatum]

I finally have something to post in this thread, yay!

I finished the Simplicity 3673 last week. First dress I have made in years. I lost some weight since my last duct tape double, and it fit that, but not me...I will have to go down a size. I knew I wouldn't use this fabric otherwise (stashed for almost a year) so I said to heck with a muslin. I have a girlfriend who it should fit so it went to her. I can't wait to see it on her. Hubby bought me a new dress form, you can see how it would hang on me!

Currently I am working on a muslin for the S&S Swing Dress. I did some laundry yesterday and found a sheet in the dryer that was irretrievably stained, so I used that for my muslin! Hubby was amused at my recycling.

 

[Tatum]

Ah! Everything is so beautiful! It inspires me to try and learn to sew again. Now I just need patterns to go on sale.

Simplicity patterns are five for $5 right now at Joann's!

 

[moonmatrix]

hit that sale yesterday!!! I bought both of the forties simplicity paterns, and both of the sixties ones, also a pajama one that the shorts should work out well for tap shorts. I only buy patterns on sale. I recently lost 65 pounds because of being sick so I am having to replace all of my patterns and all of my vintage clothing. Very sad indeed.

 

[Land-O-LakesGal]

hit that sale yesterday!!! I bought both of the forties simplicity paterns, and both of the sixties ones, also a pajama one that the shorts should work out well for tap shorts. I only buy patterns on sale. I recently lost 65 pounds because of being sick so I am having to replace all of my patterns and all of my vintage clothing. Very sad indeed.

Haha I am the opposite if I lost 40 to 60 pounds I would have more dresses to fit me than I have now. Patterns well I would could still sew a respectable wardrobe I think.

 

[beth]

Ah! Thank you! I'll be looking into it.

 

[Tatum]

Oh, I forgot about this, and so far it is the only photo I have. Halloween Roaring 20's party for work, I am in the middle (with a wig, hehe)... Drafted it based on the One-Hour 1920s dress pattern. It ended up being too big but I got a lot of compliments on it.