Pattern: Butterick 5928 MISSES' VEST AND JACKET: Fitted, lined vest or jacket has front extending into drape and back collar, shoulder pleats, princess seams, and shaped hemline. Lining shows on hemline.
Dress: Simplicity 2474 from previous post. Yes, dress also has poofing/puffing (air underneath).
Yes, puffing air beneath my clothes as if I need any extra swelling!
Sizing: 6-22
The back looks better than the front. The drape is not completely right. Definitely, a jersey knit or ITY would work much better. Sewing was truly created to wart off all signs of Alzheimers as one is continuously trying to figure out the solution to the puzzles of the craft.
Fabric: 100% polyester purchased for $1 yard at Walmart quite a few years ago. Lining: polyester
It's up in the air as to if I would make this pattern again. If by any chance that I did make it again, it would be made as a sweater in the appropriate fabrics. These are the suggested fabrics:
Dress: Simplicity 2474 from previous post. Yes, dress also has poofing/puffing (air underneath).
Yes, puffing air beneath my clothes as if I need any extra swelling!
The poofing/puffing is very noticeable around the bust area towards the sleeves. Although I've pressed it, the front bands are not flat. Maybe, I'll go back and do some topstitching and possibly using some spray starch.
Another light bulb just went off; Would things have worked better had I not used the lining at all? What about if I had used a cotton/polyester fabric for the lining? Maybe you know the answer as I do not.
The back looks better than the front. The drape is not completely right. Definitely, a jersey knit or ITY would work much better. Sewing was truly created to wart off all signs of Alzheimers as one is continuously trying to figure out the solution to the puzzles of the craft.
The jacket does look like the pattern drawing. Directions were very easy to follow.
Who could not want this pattern? Isn't it beautiful! Wouldn't it be so pretty in sweater knit? Yes, knit, knit, knit, knit, knit, next time. Yes, I've got it figured out, by trial and error!
Fabric: 100% polyester purchased for $1 yard at Walmart quite a few years ago. Lining: polyester
It's up in the air as to if I would make this pattern again. If by any chance that I did make it again, it would be made as a sweater in the appropriate fabrics. These are the suggested fabrics:
| Designed for medium weight woven fabrics. | |||||||||
| FABRICS: Crepes, Wool Blends, Wool Crepe, Gabardine. Contrast D: Satin, Sequined Fabrics. Lining: Lining Fabrics Fabric on my bed as a duvet with the pillows on the reverse side to stop the competition as some of the pillows have stripes. Okay, it would have been of better use made into a quilt for the bed, but I couldn't enjoy it after two days of starring at it as a test run. |
After writing this, I now find it so funny. I'll probably wear the dress as suggested by viewers with a solid jacket. Great suggestion! Thanks for taking time to view and comment.
It definitely is a great pattern. I'm glad you've figured it out - it needs a fabric with better drape.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely make it again for something this fall! You are right about sewing keeping the mind engaged. I have yet to find a project that hasn't challenged my thinking in one way or another:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Angela for the suggestion!
DeleteDefinitely wear the dress with a solid coloured jacket. If you do make that jacket again a lovely flowing crepe would be nice. It does need fabric that drapes.
ReplyDeleteBeaJay crepe would be a good choice.
DeleteSo sorry the fabric didn't work for you.. It is really pretty though.. Hope you wear it .... Sometimes after hanging, it will hang better.. Such pretty fabric. Happy sewing Dorothy
ReplyDeleteThanks Judy! I will wear the dress, but the jacket will go in the give-away box.
DeleteI really like the colour and print it looks lovely and fresh and suits you. I agree though that a drapier fabric would probably work best for both jacket and dress. I have made the dress twice now but both times the fabric has had drape and been lined with Bremsilk. I kept the width at the hem but must admit it's not very flattering when worn with a jacket so I tend to wear both dresses when it's too hot for cardi or jacket . then I find them the easiest, comfiest dresses to wear that keep me cool and look smart enough for work.
ReplyDeleteTracy, I saw your dress and commented on them a few weeks ago. Once you announced that you would be making the dress, I couldn't wait to see your review. Just because of you, I'll try making the dress again.
DeleteYes, next time something with drape. Still, you know the pattern works, and you do have a nice dress, so all is not lost :)
ReplyDeleteSarah, I'll do that on the next one. Lesson learned!
Deletecan i just say i love your smile so much, and that bed shot had me rolling??
ReplyDeletei love the solid jacket with dress solution!
This made me laugh!
DeleteI'm sorry the fabric didn't work. It sure is pretty though!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jazzy. This is what happens when you make a decision based on what you think the fabric would look nice in, instead of making sure the fabric is suitable for the pattern.
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