Patterns
Pattern Manufacturer Simplicity
Pattern Name/Number 2692
Pattern Description Misses dress in 2 lengths with bodice variations
Which view and size did you make? View A (but I did the shorter version) My pattern says that I need a 14 for bust, a 18 for waist, and a 16 for hips. I made a 10 for the shoulders and bust, and I eased it out to a size 12 for the rest of the dress. This worked for me probably since it was a stretch material and using a smaller seam allowance.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes
If not, why? Pretty much. I changed the pattern a bit to suit my body.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes
If not, why? Dd ate them so I didn't really follow them. I think they were easy to follow when I first looked at them.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? The midriff pieces were misdrafted. I knew this from measuring the pieces (and a review at pattern review). I was redrawing the pieces anyways (see alterations) so I made sure that they were the correct length before I cut them.
Fabric used a wonderful rayon lycra from joanns
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made or would recommend I shortened the midriff pieces by 3 inches, and I only used a 1/4" seam allowance for most of the dress. The point where the bodices meet the midriffs needs a little deeper seam. The shorter midriff is much more flattering on my body!
Since I was using a stretch fabric, I was able to avoid both the zipper and the lining. I just turned the exposed edges of the bodice under twice and topstitched. That worked out great. The dress had enough stretch to not need a zipper.
Would you sew this pattern again? Yes
Would you recommend this pattern to others? No
Any additional comments I really need a maybe for the two above questions. If you feel comfortable altering the pattern a bit, then this is a cute dress.
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