Thursday, October 16, 2014

October MAGAM Completed

Pattern: Simplicity 7596 Misses' Top, pants, skirt, and shorts: Fitted top has princess seams, button front and V-neckline with optional contrast shaped collar. A and B have long sleeves, C and D have short sleeves. Pants A, skirt B, C, and shorts D have side zipper and waistband with elastic back casing. Skirt B, C has back vent.

 Sizes: 8 - 24

I know it is easier to use patterns that have already been altered, but I have so many patterns that I've purchased that I really would like to make. This is one of my recent purchases from a thrift shop. I love the curves in the collar, the v- neck, and the v points at the hem of the jacket.

Alterations: Removed 3" from the sleeve length
                     Removed 1" from the length to waist
                     Added 3" to all jacket bodice pieces for length
                     Removed 2" from neckline to decrease depth of v
                     Added 5" to skirt length    
                     Omitted elastic in back of skirt  





Crystal buttons with a pinkest tint purchased from JoAnn Fabrics.
 
I'm considering remaking this very soon.
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18 comments:

  1. MelwykOctober 16, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    Very "pretty in pink"! And those buttons are beautiful too. This is a nice set, the colour is really flattering on you.

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  2. SewingfunthingsOctober 16, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    Thank you! I'm glad my friend suggested these buttons as they match the necklace set.

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  3. VanessaOctober 16, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    This ensemble is very pretty on you! I like all the curves from the princess seams as well.

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  4. SewingfunthingsOctober 16, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    Thank you Vanessa!

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  5. Sarah LizOctober 17, 2014 at 1:24 AM

    What a pretty suit - the collar is so lovely. Princess seams really work for you :)

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    1. SewingfunthingsOctober 17, 2014 at 7:22 AM

      Thank you! It's interesting that you mention the princess seams working on my behalf. Growing up, my mother would always say "Princess styles fit you best." I guess as the body grows nothing changes in that aspect.

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  6. Regina GeeOctober 17, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    A very nice suit!

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    1. SewingfunthingsOctober 18, 2014 at 12:09 PM

      Thank you! I just finished pressing it so it looks smoother.

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  7. Hana October 18, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    So pretty suit and fabric color! Nice work, Dorothy :)

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  8. NatashaOctober 18, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    I love this. I really like the lines of the jacket.

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  9. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]October 19, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    Dorothy,,this is beautiful.. I just love the scalloped collar on the jacket. And you chose the perfect color..pink---- It looks so pretty on you..
    I love how well you make your patterns fit.. Happy sewing.

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    1. SewingfunthingsOctober 20, 2014 at 6:40 PM

      Judy thank! I'm trying for better fits. I think I need to pay closer attention to the flare of the skirts or tapering.

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  10. Jazzy TOctober 20, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    Beautiful creation Dorothy!!

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  11. The Sewing CPAOctober 25, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    Very nice outfit, Dorothy.

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

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