Sunday, April 27, 2014

Simplicity #1808 Creations

Here's the jacket, knit shirt, and pants I made from Simplicity Pattern #1808 with a polyester pin-striped fabric and a chocolate brown poly knit that I've been saving. If I use the pattern again I think I'll make it a size smaller. I love the comfort of extra room, but a smaller size might be more flattering. It's always hard to decide what size to make. (Yes, I know, I should always make a muslin first!) In ready-made I wear a size 2 or 4. I cut this pattern in a size 12. Maybe I should have cut a size 10?

 I could have adapted this skirt from the same pattern, but I got Simplicity #1887 on sale.

The pin-stripes don't show up so much in the photo, but they are dark brown and gold.
Looks like this without the jacket.
 Of course I had to accessorize with a posy made form McCall's #6047. I accented it with a bit of burlap and a brown and gold trim button.  The vintage wedged spectator shoes are from Forever 21. Thanks to my super-woman sister-in-law the one-of-a-kind, handmade necklace and earrings!
Thanks for letting me share with you! Happy sewing! :)
 
 
 
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  1. GeorgiaJune 18, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    I really love what you did with this pattern. The jacket and shirt look perfect. For the pants maybe you could go a size down at the hips ( the waist looks good to me like this - you can easy test if it more flattering like than by simply pining your current ones on the sides ).

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    1. Gayle's BlogJune 18, 2014 at 9:46 AM

      Thank you, GeorgiaS, for your comments, compliments, and advice! Did you make this pattern too? Happy sewing!

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    2. GeorgiaJune 19, 2014 at 10:14 AM

      You welcome. I just did the pattern myself for a gift and I was looking online see what other done with it. I was really pleased with the pattern and I am tempted to try again in my size.

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    3. Gayle's BlogJune 23, 2014 at 9:01 PM

      Oh, yes, GeorgiaS! I viewed your creation on your BlogSpot. Love it!...especially the bias cut of the top and the fun trim that added spice and pulled the two fabric pieces (top and bottom) together! Lucky mother-in-law! :)

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