This series is actually a lot (maybe not by too much?) longer than I had anticipated. I didn't quite realize exactly how much of my stuff I was getting rid of until I counted the number of pieces. I am limiting myself to having this be the last post for this season--some of the clothing that I've made are not really worth mentioning as they were either boring-looking or all-sorts-of-messed-up-that-it-would-be-embarrassing-to-show. Ah well, at least I finally moved the clothes from a pile on the floor to neatly folded in a big trash bag!
This very pretty peach gingham fabric I got from the Fabric Place Basement in Natick. I don't go there quite as often as I'd like since Joann is more on my way home from work, but they have a better selection of apparel fabric and actually sell silk fabrics at reasonable prices!
The pattern is the tunic version of Simplicity/Lisette 2246 with slight modification to the sleeves. I don't like the "pop-up" sleeves, so I got rid of the sleeve cap be reducing the roundness at the top of the sleeve, which is also why the sleeves seem to stick more out to the side on my dress form. It may be a while before I try and make this again because it has quite a bit of ease. I'd have to spend more time trying to make this fit. I cut out a size 10 based on my body measurements and the top ended up being very wide and bulky while the hip area was surprisingly slim in comparison. Also, the bust darts were much lower and wider than ideal.
Simplicity 1873 in a red nautical steering wheel print that is (gasp!) home decor fabric from Joann. Pardon the messed up pleats. I had ironed the skirt portion and it came out all funky. I used this pattern previously to make the sprinkle dress (as seen in Part 1). This one is alllllllmost perfect, in terms of fit, except it does have slightly tight armpits. I remembered to take in an extra 1.5" at the bust, but I forgot to make the arm holes slightly bigger. It would be okay to wear as long as I don't stretch or sweat. It's also too "twee" and that is something I should avoid nowadays...
This dress was close to being kept, but alas, it suffers from too tight arm pits and stretching at the back! Both things, however, can be easily fixed the next time around. Overall, this pattern seems to be one of the better ones I've used with minimal alterations. The pattern is Simplicity 1803 and uses cotton poplin fabric by Lisette (if it looks familiar, I also had this print in a different color).
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