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Sewing: Simplicity 1429 Pattern Review Part Two
Simplicity 1429 pattern review part two. Last week I did a review of this pattern, the pants version. This time, the shorter wavy skirt. Time to sew up and get ready for summer. Pattern Review First thing, be sure you cut your pattern correctly. I was so absent minded when I was cutting and cut the two front pieces the same way. Luckily, the fabric is quite similar on both sides, so you can’t tell that one side is the wrong side and the other…
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Sewing: Simplicity 1429 Pattern Review
Simplicity 1429 pattern review. This one is a fun one. Tricky, yes…but fun. Why tricky? The pants are so baggy (and that’s the way I want them) yet that makes it difficult to see the shape. Simply put, there is a massive amount of fabric! Pattern Review I made pattern D. For the pants I selected a rayon jersey. It’s light (so light) and airy for summer. The best part, it kind of feels like I’m wearing pjs. haha. Okay – first, my suggestion is…
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Sewing: Pattern Review: McCall’s 6751 Part Two
Pattern review: McCall’s 6751 part two – about 10 days ago I did a review of this same pattern, but style B. Today, we’ll look at style D. Pattern Review Style D is so much better…or maybe it’s because of the fabric choice! On style D I used a light cotton knit. Worked well. First – be sure to look at the finished measurements to see that they will line up with your own body measurements. I like how this top turned out a bit…
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Sewing: Pattern Review: McCall’s 6751
Pattern Review Sewing pattern review of McCall’s M6751. This pattern is easy – just like it says on the outside of package. The lovely thing about this patten – 4 tops and with different fabric choices, the possibilities for options are great. First, let me discuss pattern B with you. I did make pattern D, too, yet I’ll share that one later. For each pattern I used different fabric, thus different insights. Okay – for the playful keyhole back. I used a stretch double knit…