The Ultimate T-Shirt Dress - Vogue V1314

Fabric from FabricMart Fabrics

Butterfly Fabric from Fashion Fabric Fabrics

I used Vogue V1314 to make so many t-shirt dress.  It is my go to for something quick and easy to make.  It sews together in less than 2 hours.  A great staple for my wardrobe.

This was my favorite 

Here are some of the dresses and tops that I made in the past.  Do you have a favorite t-shirt dress pattern?

Stay Tune.  More later. ;-)

Two Red Dress - Simplicity S1314 and McCall's M7405

 McCall's M7405

Simplicity S1314

That's all for now.

Happy Sewing!

Two Red Dresses - Simplicity S1314 and McCall M7405

Like I said in a recent post, I've been sewing quite a lot during the past few months trying to sew up some of the beautiful fabrics that I already own.  These two red dresses were made in early July.

Simplicity S1314 is a favorite TNT.  I can make this dress in a few hours.  All adjustments already made and using a neoprene knit makes it quick and easy.  This fabric comes from Minerva Fabrics in the UK.  I've had it for a few years.  Originally, I made an off the shoulder McCall's top.  But it just didn't work out.  The whole project was trashed, and I order two more yards of fabric because I really like the print.

McCall's M7405 I only made it once before in 2022.  I thought  it was time to make another.  It is a perfect style for summer.  And these dog days of summer in the Midwest have been extremely hot.  This fabric came from Fashion Fabric Fabrics.  I purchased it this year.  The light and airy viscose challis moves with the slightest ease.  It's a great little summer dress that breathes. 

So, these are two of the dresses that I planned to make and wear this summer.

Stay Tune for more of the summer sewing lineup.

Happy Sewing!

C

Easy Simplicity Pullover Top - S9679 in Review

I've had Simplicity S9679 in my pattern collection for a while. I am just getting around to sewing it.  Of course, I had to do my usual fit adjustments; FBA and swayback.  In this review, I paired it with a TNT pants pattern S8389.  It is a go-to for an easy fit and sew coordinate.  

So let's begin the pattern review of Simplicity S9679

Pattern Description:  Misses' knit top with sleeve variations.

Pattern Sizing:  4 - 20; I used size 16 with modifications.  I made view B.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?  Yes, it did.  Slight changes to address the adjustments made.

Were the instructions easy to follow?  Yes,  the instructions were typical; nothing difficult or confusing in them.  

Was the construction easy?  Yes, the top went together with ease.  The most tedious part was finishing the opening across the upper chest and back.  This step required you to take your time.  This area is a focal point of the top.  I used some steam a seam to hold everything in place as I sewed.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?  For this version of the top I have likes and dislikes.

 Likes -

• The seaming and the opening at the upper body. 
• The slant of the neck opening.  It adds interest to what would a simple pullover top.

Dislikes -

• Finishing of the armhole.  I added a binding to finish it.
• The armhole fit.  I could have created the problem when I slightly rise it.  But this is something that I noticed in other tops that have a sleeveless and sleeved version that used the same front and back pattern.  For my next version I'll try to address that.

Fabric Used:  I used a ribbed knit from Fashion Fabric Fabrics.  I love the chartreuse color of it.  The stretch recovery could be better.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:  

• FBA - I used my molly t-shirt pattern to make it.  You can see where are made changes along the sides and at the lower front armhole.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Swayback adjustment - I first cut the lower back into two pattern pieces.  Next, I made the tuck on each pieces and added at the hem.  I added seam allowance to both patterns where they would be joined.   I didn't make a prominent shoulder blade adjustment.  It appears to be okay without it. 
• I shorten the opening to eliminate any gapping.
• I cut binding out of the fashion fabric to finish the armhole.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?  I plan to sew view C. And yes, I recommend it to others.

Conclusion:  I enjoyed making this pullover top.  It is a change from the typical t-shirt style pullover.  You can dress it up or down.  It's easy to sew for all sewing levels.

Happy Sewing!

C