Simplicity 2925 View B
Yesterday I thought the skirt on this dress wasn't full enough, but after looking at the technical drawing I've decided it would be fine. Almost all my summer dresses have shoulders and short sleeves for the sake of sun protection, but some days I want to show off my shoulder tattoo! I can picture myself making this up over and over, a different variation every summer. I'd possibly find a way to build in the sash/waistband or make a removable elasticised waistband to go over the top. And I love patterns with lots of garment options. I could picture using the tunic and trousers as a summer work outfit, when I eventually find myself in an office again.
Simplicity Project Runway Collection 2724
First dress without the ruffle, or second dress with a full skirt
I haven't had a good look at Simplicity's Project Runway patterns before because I started making my own patterns around the same time these came out. I've got to say I love the versatility they offer. There were a few good options but this set is the most summery. They're a lot more like my usual choice of shirtwaist dresses for summer. The pattern cover shows some of the dress styles made up with a white top and darker skirt, like a one-piece skirt suit. Very cute! It's another pattern I would make up ever year.
I've put in my request and now I have to sit back and wait for Santa. Unless I spy a two-for-one Simplicity sale before December 25th.
5 comments:
I was looking at the Project Runway patterns, and as much as I hate the marketing ploy of them, they did look like rather good patterns in terms of style and design options.
It's great when patterns give you so many options to make, specially when you can mix and match. I feel rather cheated by patterns like Vogue where it just includes the one dress.
I'm hanging out for a Simplicity pattern special too so I can buy the ones I was eyeing off last week. Actually I need a McCalls special as well. Will try to remember to let you know if I see a sale.
Really great choices there! I look forward to Santa's visit on your behalf and seeing the outcome of Santa's visit in 2010!
I love both choices but I especially like a mandarin collar so the second pattern has a vote from me (and you can't beat all those pattern choices in the one envelope). I do love the slacks, skirt, tunics and dresses of the first pattern too!
Although I've never sewn clothes for myself (apart from a skirt disaster), I really like the Simplicity Project Runway pattern you've chosen - so many great options and all with a classic timeless style.
I like the Project Runway one! Once a month in my favourite fabric store up here in Canada they have a sale on Simplicity patterns. $1.99 each. I stock up! Gotta add that one to my list.
Keep us updated on the progress of the new dress! :)
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