Simplicity 2404 - Amazing Fit DressPattern Description: Misses and miss petite dress with pattern pieces for slim, average and curvy fit and ABCD cup sizing.
Pattern Sizing: Sizes 6 to 24. I made view C - the awesome armholes!
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes and No. I altered it a lot, to match the jacket. The jacket is princess seamed and I wanted it to look similar. I ran out of fabric otherwise I would have probably omitted the waistline seam.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Rebellious again. I didnt read the instructions. :(
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Loves:
I love the BCD cup sizing, the fit was awesome.
Loved the cool armholes!
Dislike: Nothing!
Fabric Used:
Mystery fabric from Jomar, and china silk polyester for the bodice lining also from Jomar. Yes - bodice lining, remember I didnt follow the instructions?!
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
1. The shoulder slope - I flattened out the slope some.
2. Eliminated the center vertical seam - I wanted it to follow the lines of the jacket. Also I didn't think there was a need for the center vertical seam. So I removed the seam allowance and placed it on fold.
3. The skirt - I used this site: Vintage Pattern Drafting - Harriet Pepin and drafted a sort of six gore skirt.
4. The hem - I wore the dress and the jacket over it, then I shortened the dress so it wouldn't show under the jacket.
5. The eliminated facings - I cut the entire bodice from the lining fabric (complementary chevron) and lined the bodice. there was some houdini type sewing to understitch the seam allowances to the lining so it wouldnt show on the right side. Next time I will use facings - I've learnt my lesson!
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes I might sew it again if I need a similar dress. I will recommend the bodice! I dont know about those pleats that are in the original skirt pattern. The pattern description says said the pleats wont distort - yeah, right! No, thank you!
Conclusion: I liked the bodice, I think the fit really was amazing with the top. The skirt I drafted i'm not too thrilled about. I might change the shape to an a-line type skirt without flaring the center gores. It might look better.
Nice job on this. It looks like you really got the fit down. In your review you say you made the jacket. Do you have a picture of that?
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy! Thank you for the comment - you're my first commenter on my blog! Here is a link to the jacket : The Jacket
ReplyDeleteSort of a match.. i think! :)
HI, that's a good looking outfit (I checked out the jacket too). You've got ME imagining the different pieces you could add to make a whole wardrobe from these three. I love gray.
ReplyDeleteNice work.
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