Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Simplicity 2369




Pattern Description - Misses' Knit dress in two lengths or tunic and pants.

Sizes: 8 to 24

Instructions: The instructions are easy to follow, be careful on cutting out the left and right side fronts. The illustrations in the pattern directions show the fronts differently a couple of times. 
Facing is cut for the front, I took several inches out of the facing.  This so the wrap would pull to my body and not gap.  Several options with the sleeves, as per Sharon M's review I decided not to go with the longer full sleeves.  I wanted that length, work is chilly most of the time, so I added the sleeve band.  I cut the sleeve band with the stretch, I wanted that stretch for movement.  The grainline shows parellel to the selvedge, so no stretch. 

Changes:  Most were mentioned above in the instructions.  You could change the length of the ties so you only have a knot instead of a bow.

Likes and Dislikes:  I always like a new wrap top, this one is great that it is more of a faux wrap:

Sewn together at the side seams.

I would like to make the dress, if I can find the right fabric.

Fabric:  A rayon knit from Denver Fabrics.  I had ordered several knits but only kept this one, the others were very thin and not so good.

Conclusion:  A great pattern for summer.

























This is piece number #3 left from stash.  Only one more to go. 

I was suppose to meet Gwen at Joann's yesterday but was not able to do that.

12 comments:

  1. Nice wrap top. Polka dots are here everywhere. Must make up mine while the trend is hot.

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  2. So cute - I'm a sucker for wrap tops too. BTW, color me green with envy, I wish I only had a few pieces left in my stash.

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  3. Darling top. I am jealous you are using your stash!

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  4. Very, very nice!!

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  5. Cute top, I like the polka dot fabric for this.

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  6. I just added this pattern to my queue yesterday! You did a lovely job with it.

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  7. Gorgeous top. I love the polka dot fabric and the sleeve bands look really nice.

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  8. Cute top. I put the fabric in my cart but ended up tossing it, not I wish I would have kept it in the cart.

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  9. That is just cute as can be! Love it!

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  10. I had this pattern in my hand over the weekend and PUT IT BACK! After seeing how nice yours is, I regret that move! It looks great.

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