More Dresses!

 

Butterick 5058 dress with lengthened sleeves, facings in beige knit. Dress is black scuba knit. Same as this one.

 Butterick 5147 dress for my daughter in African fabric purchased in Ghana by a friend during travels. This is the same as here. The sleeves and hemline were lengthened.

The top is Simplicity 3704 with front neck slit and side slits and lengthened three-quarter length sleeves.

Simple Colorful Dress

Butterick 5058 loose-fitting, pullover, slightly A-line dress with bust darts. This is the same pattern as here.

 

Alterations: Added 5" to sleeves

 

In the near future, I'd like to make the top as I really enjoy the comfort of this dress.






 

A Evening of Fun!

   Pattern: Simplicity 1805 top that was altered to make a dress.

 

Fabric: Black Ruffle Stipe Knit from Fabric Mart for a total of $4.80. It's nice to be able to whip up a simple dress for special occasions. It's better to plan ahead, but it works.

 

 

I was about 2 hours away from being dressed when I decided to make the purse so I just covered a place mat and a button  to make it quick.

 

Love the color - "Make it Work"

 Pattern: Butterick 5719 Jacket and dress.

Sizes: 8-24w

 

Fabric: Coral pink jacquard knit from Fabric Mart.

Alterations: Raised the neckline 2"

The inside of the fabric is rubbery and grabs as you rub your hand across it so I decided to underline the dress with coral thin knit.


 
 
 









The jacket is lined with crème polyester.
*This is one of my favorite patterns because of the comfort of the dress and jacket. When using knits I can wear the dress a little shorter because of the stretch. I no longer need to wear my dresses as long nor do I need to wear a hat when attending church.

Lace Maxi

McCall's 9172  view A  was inspired by this beautiful Ashley Stewart dress. Of course, I had to have sleeves.

Fabric: Cream/Gold Crocheted Look Knit with polyester lining.


 

40th Wedding Anniversary

Today is our official 40th Wedding Anniversary! Friends we celebrated in June on a cruise to Nassau Bahamas and in August to Montego Bay, Jamaica. During our friend's 60th birthday party in Jamaica everyone wore white and I wore Simplicity 2190 view B.

 The fabric is knit from Hobby Lobby in which I used it double as an underlining. The sleeve band wasn't used because I asked my husband's advice and that was his request. I like the underlining because I was able to hand hem the sleeves and hemline without any stiches showing. This fabric was perfect for sewing the  neckline, sleeve openings, and topstitching.

Quick and Comfy!

Pattern:  Butterick 5058 printed in 1997 is a loose-fitting, pullover, slightly A-line dress, below mid-knee.  This is View C made in black Ponte knit.

Adjustments: Lengthen the front and back facings since I didn't line it. After sewing the sides together, I went back and removed 1" from the sides.

 Sizing: up to 32W

This is what I quickly made to wear to the funeral on last Saturday. I hand hemmed the sleeves and hem because it makes a nicer finish. It is so comfy that I think I'd like a few more in my closet. Of course, they need to be in a nice knit.

One Hour Maxi

Patterns: McCall's 8108 is an old pattern that was purchased for 20 cents. It's a one hour dress in two lengths with short sleeves or sleeveless.

Fabric: Hot Pink/Black/White Large Abstract Print ITY Knit from Fabric Mart. I love the large print and the striking colors.

 Alterations: Simplicity 1280 view D hem was used on this dress.

This was a perfect dress for my trip as it's relaxing and non-constricting! I wore a maxi each day including this and this . We had loads of fun.

Mint Medallion Dress

McCall's 6398 is such a fun pattern and I really like the fit. This is a Mint/Taupe Gray/Multi Medallion ITY knit from Fabric Mart. This is the same as the top here.

This time I lengthened it fifteen inches making it a midi dress. I didn't square the bottom, but made it pointed on each side.

 

Another midi length would be welcomed into my wardrobe.

 

 

This is so funny that  Melanie mentioned me turning around in this dress that I decided to go back and post it. For my condition, it was a very light turn, but enough to see the swing of the dress.

 

Lace Print Knit

Pattern: Butterick 4132 view A top lengthened to dress length. MISSES’/MISSES’ PETITE TOP AND BELT: Unlined, loose-fitting, below waist, pullover top has cowl-neck. A, B: sleeveless. C, D: short sleeve. D: sleeve slits. E: long bell sleeves. B, E: side seam slits. B: self belt.

Sizes: 8 -24
Fabric: Green/Black Lace Print ITY Knit 60W purchased from Fabric Mart.

Alterations: Added 20 inches to top A to make it dress length.

Jacket Pattern: Simplicity 2574 Threads Collection. Misses' & Plus Size dress or top, pants, jacket, scarf and knit cardigan sewing pattern.

 

This is a very comfortable outfit. It would be nice to have several more.
 

 

Potential Easter Outfit - Big Disappointment!

 

 

Pattern: Butterick 5719 View A princess seam jacket with dress

 

Sizes: 8-24W 

            

Fabric: Mermaid Blue Cotton/Lycra Pique

I refused to line it after noticing the wrinkles. No additional funds would be put into this outfit. Yes, I had the matching lining on hand.

 

Notions: 22" blue zipper & blue/white ribbon for inside seams                                                                              

 

Alterations: Decrease 1" swayback both pieces

 





Remember, I fell in love with this color and was very excited to make this my Easter outfit. I was so disappointed with the wrinkles that I could not and will not wear it.

I've made pique before and thought it would be better with the lycra.

 

 This pattern is one of my favorite especially when made in a knit here, 

 Of course, I'll make it again in something interesting. This is the second outfit that I've had to discard after loving the color of the fabric and hating the wrinkles. The other is here.

As for me, no more pique. It's just not for me!