Saturday, August 11, 2007

Simplicity 3874 Complete


Pattern Review

Description:
Misses' dress with bodice variations and jacket

Pattern sizing:
8 to 24, I made a 12, should have made a 10 in the bodice. Two years ago I lost 15 pounds and kept it off (hurray) but I still have a hard time with sizes. Knits - always go down a size when it is a woven pattern, at least that is my conclusion.

Instructions:
Very good with the lining process and attaching the casing.

Likes and dislikes:
I like the style on the pattern envelope but not sure on me- my body shape is "H", straight up and down, little waist definition or athletic, whatever you want to call it. I don't think this is extremely flattering. IMHO, I need the casing more at my waistline - Opinions?

I do like the cool style - cool as in fabric and cool as in not hot. It was 103 today, and excessive heat warnings for the next 4 days. I love my dress for this weather.

Fabric:
Knit from Gorgeous Fabrics

What did I change?
A knit fabric so the zipper went bye-bye! I added 1" to the bodice and then took 3" off the length.

What I should have changed?
First, don't get so excited to start a project without checking the Pattern Review website for other's opinions. I would have read the bodice is big and the neckline to high. Slow down, Lori (note to self).

Would I sew it again?
Probably not, unique design and not sure it is me.

Conclusion:
A fun dress from the dog days of summer. It does need heels and jewelry to spice it up. As one review stated, it can be a bit dowdy. The bodice is a bit big but I can readjust the cinched tie to distribute the gathers for a better look, I needed to do that before I snapped the picture.

5 comments:

  1. hmmm....i don't know if the casing needs to be lower, but it does need to be tighter, to come closer to the body. the jacket on this pattern seems to be a "must have" for the fall.

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  2. Lori, my first reaction was that I love it! I think it's a perfect summer dress. I'm also a H/rectangle and agree that we look better with things at our waist to give that definition. Having said this I think you should still wear the dress as it's very flattering. I disagree with Teri though about pulling in the casing.

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  3. I think it looks great on you. The large print looks good with that style dress, too.

    I agree with you on checking PR first. I have gotten many good tips that let me avoid unnecessary alterations later.

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  4. I think that it looks wonderful and agree that with a jacket, you could wear it into fall.

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  5. Great looking dress. I really like the fabric. Love teals and browns.

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