{1944} Jumper, Dress, and Skirt all-in-One

 

Pattern: Simplicity 1016 (vintage 1944) 

Pattern Sizing: Size 12 

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, in a way. I did do a few changes. =) 

Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy to follow. 

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It can easily be a jumper, dress, or layer a shirt on top and you have a jean skirt. How fabulous to have a three-in-one pattern! 

Fabric Used: Denim from Marie-Madeline Studio. 

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I lengthen the skirt an inch. Didn't add the sleeves nor the bow around the neckline. 

Would you sew it again? Yes, if I ever needed another one. Which I might, you never know. ;-) 

Would you recommend it to others? Yes, if you can find yourself a copy of the pattern. 


~Ashley

Sew Through the Decades Challenge, Week Seven: 1960's

A Lemon Squeezy Home's, Sew Through the Decades Challenge is back! Well, it was back last week but I didn't get pictures until today. :p This week era was the 60's. I made this dress for my sister, Hanne-col.  Using out-of-print Simplicity 3559.  

This pattern was a piece of cake to use. Even with those long darts that I tend to not like to sew. Don't know why. I would highly recommend this pattern. Just check the finished length before you cut out your fabric. =) I does run short - remember it's the sixties. 

~Ashley

Sisters at a Masquerade!

I'm sorry this post is late. Thankfully, Amanda, has the linky open until Saturday.

Well guess what?!?! I was able to get Gabrielle, Hanne-col, and my youngest sister Abigail to join me in Amanda's Online Masquerade event! =) Now, I will warn you none of us are wearing masks. We will be "attending" the masquerade mask less. ;-)

1. Hanne-col (Jo March) 2. Abigail (She told me to write, "Costume inspired from the Captain Kidd movie.") 3. Ashley {me} (Maid Marian) 4. Gabrielle (Marianne Dashwood)

Hanne-col {Jo March}

For her costume Hanne-col borrowed everything, but the apron from me (Ashley). The apron she borrowed from Gabrielle. Doesn't she look nice in a 1860s dress? I think the era suits her very well.  

The dress was made for my 18th birthday party. My theme was not Little Woman, but come as a book character you are most like. You can see me wearing my dress here. I used an out of print simplicity pattern for the dress - don't remember pattern number right now and I can't find it online. I made two changes to the pattern. First, reduced the size of the sleeves (I didn't have enough fabric). Second, I didn't use the pattern pieces for the skirt portion. =) 

Abigail {Inspired from Captain Kidd (1945)}

As you can see, Abigail is more of a tomboy. =) Her costume was borrowed from her older brother (he is between Hanne-col and Abigail). Which I made for Vision Forum's Reformation 500 last year. Now her hat is mine and the cowgirl boots are Gabrielle's. The rest is all our brother's. This is the pattern I used for the breeches and shirt. It is really easy to use and follow. Highly recommend. 

 

Ashley {Maid Marian in the Nottingham castle [Robin Hood BBC TV Show]}

The bodice of my costume was sewn for Vision Forum's Reformation 500 event last year. While my shirt and skirt were made for their Jamestown 400 event. I'm also wearing a fashion ring, Tudor necklace, and owl earrings. 

Bodice -  McCall's 4696 view E

Shirt - Simplicity 5582 view C

Skirt - Just basic rectangles gathered into a waistband. I used 3 yards. =) 

Gabrielle {Marianne Dashwood} 

 Once again, another sister is borrowing one of my costumes. Good thing we are all close in size - but not in height. =) Gabrielle is wearing my Marianne Dashwood outfit that I made back in 2008 for a trip to Williamsburg, VA.  You can read all the details on this costume here.  She is also wearing a cameo necklace from London. =)

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Thank you, Amanda, for hosting this fun event! It was so much fun to play dress up with my sisters. =) 

~Ashley

Simplicity 5349 - (1964)

Pattern: Simplicity 5349 c. 1964

Pattern Description: Juniors' and Misses' One-Piece Dress: Bodice is fitted with waistline darts, back shoulder and front underarm darts. Full skirt is joined to bodice in a lowered waistline seam with a front opening skirt; front closing in bodice.

Pattern Sizing: My pattern is a size Miss Size 14.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes!

Were the instructions easy to follow? Very simple.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love this pattern! Very Laura Petrie (Mary Tyler Moore) from The Dick Van Dyke Show.

Fabric Used: Cotton print from Hancock Fabrics.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: Nope. But next time I would lengthen the skirt a bit as it came out a little shorter then I wanted. You see I grew during the process of sewing the dress. :P

Would you sew it again? Yes!

Would you recommend it to others? Yes!

Close-up of the front 

 

I made this dress for Valentines day. :)

Modern Maid Marian - Take One

Today I put together a Modern Maid Marian outfit for me to wear. I combined Marian's love of Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood, with her life in the castle which is more feminine.

What I'm Wearing:

 Cream Ruffle Tank-top - Gap

White long-sleeve T-shirt - Gap

Moleskin Vest - Made by me for this event

Green Pendent Necklace - 1928 Jewelry Kohls

Jeans - St. Johns Bay JCPenny

Black Boots with buckles - Bass

  I believe the ruffles and necklace show Marian's feminine side. While the vest and boots remind us of her more rustic, Sherwood Forest side.

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Simplicity 2556 - Maid Marian Vest

For my vest seen above, I used view A, the middle and right picture on the cover. Except for my version, I didn't add the lining. Shh! Don't tell anyone. Instead, I used the serger to finish the insides, so it won't fray.

I used brown moleskin for the vest, which works great! This is the same fabric I used for my Nightwatchman mask.

Simplicity 2556 - Seafoam Blue Halter Vest

Simplicity Project Runway #2556



Pattern Description: Misses' vests with front variations…separate patterns included for cup size b, c, d. Inspired by Project Runway.



Pattern Sizing: I cut a size 10.



Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, with the minor change I made!

Were the instructions easy to follow? So easy!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love this pattern - super cute and so stylish! It will be perfect for my trip to London to add some color to my bland wardrobe! :-)

Fabric Used: I am not sure what kind of fabric it is. I do know that it is a fashion fabric from Hancock Fabrics. :)

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't add the buttons, instead I used clasps.

Would you sew it again? Yes.

Would you recommend it to others? Sure!

Conclusion: Stylish vest and so fun to wear! Though I do have to say, that I was a little confused on how to put on a halter vest. ;-)

What I'm Wearing:

White 1/2 sleeve blouse - Old Navy

White Tank - St. John's Bay at JCPenny

Seafoam Blue Halter Vest - Made by me

Brown Plaid Skirt - East 5th at JCPenny

Orange Wrap/Scarf - MERONA from Target

Black Wedges - Xhilaration from Target

Simplicity Fall 2009 Pattern Collection

Simplicity's Fall collection had come out and I'm so excited! As they have come out with some lovely patterns. Wait until you see the costume pattern! :-)

Wardrobe

This cute pattern features a great turtleneck pattern, skirt (you can lengthen it), jacket, vest, and slacks. I am also loving the color palette they chose.

OK, let me say that I LOVE the shade of blue they used for the vest and pants. For this pattern I only really like the jumper.

Tops

Nice basic blouse pattern with variations. I will definitely be picking this one up!

Skirts


A basic skirt pattern with some fun variations.

Jackets & Coats


I just LOVE this coat pattern by Project Runway! My favorite is the middle one in the top row, the green & blue plaid one. It is so cute!

This pattern is for the fashionable girl who likes the current fads. While I am a traditional/classic girl, I do like the blue and hot pink jacket.

Costumes

Sherlock Holmes Coat & Hat pattern. I am totally going to pick this one up, as I'm a HUGE Sherlock Holmes fan!

What ones do you like? Or don't like? You can see the rest of the collection by clicking on the picture below.