Sewing for the week!

I don't know if it has been this glorious weather we have been having this week or what, but I have been doing a little more sewing than in the recent past.  I used to sew all of the time but had gotten a little lazy and sporadic with my personal sewing.  This week I made a maxi dress, maxi skirt, top and dress.  Very proud of myself and after this post, I am going to make another dress.  Moving while the mojo is flowing.  I really like this maxi dress and the fabric is perfect for the dress.

Here is the first pic front and back view and pattern review.

Pattern Description:  Simplicity 1355 Misses’ maxi dresses and long or short jumpsuit with bodice variations

Pattern Sizing: XXS-XXL

 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?  I didn’t really follow them but they looked simple enough.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked the jumpsuit version but my fabric screamed maxi dress.

Fabric Used: Jo-Ann Fabrics silky prints.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None, sewed right out of the envelope

 Would you sew it again? Yes, maybe the jumpsuit this time.

Would you recommend it to others? Yes.

 Conclusion: I liked the pattern and it was simple enough.  I believe a beginner could make this with minimal help.


 Part 2

The next pic is a dress and top made from Butterick 6065.  The maxi skirt paired with the top was self drafted.  I did not have enough fabric to make the skirt long enough so I used some of the knit fabric used on the top to make a border for the skirt.  I was happy with the end results.

I am sorry the pic of the bottom of the skirt is a little blurred.  My tablet is a little tempermental. The pattern review is below.

Pattern Description:  Butterick 6065, Misses’ jacket, top, dress, skirt and pants

Pattern Sizing: Lrg-Xlg-Xxl

 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?  I didn’t really follow them but they looked simple enough.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked the top especially after Sheila CTK and Faye of Faye’s Sewing adventure both made the top.

Fabric Used: knits in my stash purchased from Jo-Ann Fabrics.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None, sewed right out of the envelope

 Would you sew it again? Yes, I will make the top again.

Would you recommend it to others? Yes.

 Conclusion: This was a nice pattern to use to add a few items to the closet.

 

Well this has been a good week.  More to come. As Always, Happy Sewing.