I made a stripy Super Jiffy Simplicity 9522. I made this last November and wore it to see Ed Kuepper original member of the Brisbane band The Saints said to have started the punk rock movement. It was a free gig for the G20 meeting that was held here. It was a great gig.. Ed Keeper never disappoints (also loved his band The Laughing Clowns)... but hang on this is a sewing blog so onto the dress.
It's a very simple singlet style dress. The pattern shows it with a side split and self tie belt -both of which I didn't use. The fabric is from Spotlight and one of the ones I've spoken about taking back. It's a great weight cotton/poly knit with a great navy stripe... I really like it but.....
See the pilling? That's not even on a 'high traffic area' like on your hip where your bag rubs. That is really bad and pills the instant you wear it.
Good stripe matching on the back. The pattern doesn't call for using bands for the neckline or armholes but sometimes I think this is easier than turning it over and using the twin needle... I'm still yet to use the cover stitch machine (although in my defence, it hadn't been serviced when this was made - I bought it second hand for those that don't know or remember, that's why it needed a service before use - no excuses now as all the machines were serviced in December).
Now the pattern graphics show a really weird shaped neckline front and back, but it is like the photo shot. I found the 'straps' a little long and my error was to take an even amount off front and back and this turned out a little too much, making the armholes a little small and the dress rides up a bit. I also cut the back on in two pieces and added some seam allowance, and this allowed me to make a sway back adjustment which I need. I think I should bite the bullet and make a full bust adjustment to this and make it again. It is super easy and quick. Oh, I also added about 2cm to the hip area and then widened it to about 4 cm at the hem to fit my bottom half. I think this is a good, basic singlet dress pattern that will be kept in my pattern collection.
I looked for the included "Time-Saver stretch knit methods" but didn't find anything out of the usual stuff and nothing that was even noted on the pattern as "Time-Saver" method! Oh this one was found at the Op Shop of course.
I found this dress at the op shop too... I like it a lot. What is not obvious is the ruched part is a separate piece so the amount of fabric needed is pretty small - 1.9m for a size 12. It has 3 options for the back neckline - low round, V and high neckline with a button closure, with the obvious 2 front necklines. Oh, View A has cap sleeves too... a nice option. That's it for the sewing ... I've got a few things still half done or not started, but the clearing of the pit is still in progress. Stay tuned.
It's a very simple singlet style dress. The pattern shows it with a side split and self tie belt -both of which I didn't use. The fabric is from Spotlight and one of the ones I've spoken about taking back. It's a great weight cotton/poly knit with a great navy stripe... I really like it but.....
See the pilling? That's not even on a 'high traffic area' like on your hip where your bag rubs. That is really bad and pills the instant you wear it.
Good stripe matching on the back. The pattern doesn't call for using bands for the neckline or armholes but sometimes I think this is easier than turning it over and using the twin needle... I'm still yet to use the cover stitch machine (although in my defence, it hadn't been serviced when this was made - I bought it second hand for those that don't know or remember, that's why it needed a service before use - no excuses now as all the machines were serviced in December).
Now the pattern graphics show a really weird shaped neckline front and back, but it is like the photo shot. I found the 'straps' a little long and my error was to take an even amount off front and back and this turned out a little too much, making the armholes a little small and the dress rides up a bit. I also cut the back on in two pieces and added some seam allowance, and this allowed me to make a sway back adjustment which I need. I think I should bite the bullet and make a full bust adjustment to this and make it again. It is super easy and quick. Oh, I also added about 2cm to the hip area and then widened it to about 4 cm at the hem to fit my bottom half. I think this is a good, basic singlet dress pattern that will be kept in my pattern collection.
I looked for the included "Time-Saver stretch knit methods" but didn't find anything out of the usual stuff and nothing that was even noted on the pattern as "Time-Saver" method! Oh this one was found at the Op Shop of course.
I found this dress at the op shop too... I like it a lot. What is not obvious is the ruched part is a separate piece so the amount of fabric needed is pretty small - 1.9m for a size 12. It has 3 options for the back neckline - low round, V and high neckline with a button closure, with the obvious 2 front necklines. Oh, View A has cap sleeves too... a nice option. That's it for the sewing ... I've got a few things still half done or not started, but the clearing of the pit is still in progress. Stay tuned.
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That 2109 pattern looks super cute!!! WANT.