Monday, March 17, 2014

Simplicity 1699 basic Dress



Pattern Description: Simplicity 1699 dress; Pattern includes top, jacket and pants

Pattern Sizing: 5-24

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, with exception of the 5" border that was added to hemline.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the princess lines and it is ok that there is a front seam.

Fabric Used: Scuba wrinkle free double knit from Fabric Mart

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: A border of 5 inches was added for additional length and a decrease of 1" sway back alteration. It looks perfect in the back, but I would like to add additional  inches to the front to meet my waist.

Would you sew it again? Yes Would you recommend it to others? Yes

Conclusion: I did go back and add the additional 5 inches to the length of the pattern because I like the dress so much. The little curved v is really eye catching on the sleeves. As much as I wanted to embellish this dress and the jacket, I really need a basic black dress to wear with several jackets that are in my closet.

14 comments:

  1. I want this! :) It is so nice on you. Love the lines of this dress!

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    1. Thanks! I can't wait to see what you do with this pattern. I saw the jacket.

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  2. This looks lovely on you. Very classic.

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  3. Love that! You've got me craving an LBD! You know you can wear some hats! That splash of red sets it off JUST right! Love it!

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  4. Oooo...how did you like sewing the scuba knit? I've seen this a number of places and always wondered how it felt/sewed. Lovely!

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  5. Grrr...Google monster must be hungry...

    This is a lovely dress. How did you like sewing with scuba knit? I've seen it before and wondered how it felt/sewed.

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    1. Thanks! The scuba knit is a wrinkle free knit that's easy to sew and it's durable. After sewing with this I started checking for more and did get a purple on sale.

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  6. Dorothy.
    Love your new dress, It looks so nice on you.. Happy sewing.

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  7. Very nice. This definitely works for a basic black dress. I purchased this pattern for the peplum blouse and never even noticed that cute little sleeve on the dress. I will definitely be making this dress.

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    1. I really think you just might really enjoy this pattern. Go for it. I'll be checking for it.

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  8. Looks great on you. Thanks for sharing. Nice to see it on a normal person instead of a stick insect!

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Thanks for all of your wonderful comments. I hope to respond to each message.