Cold Shoulder Ankara Dress with Pockets

Cold Shoulder Ankara Dress with Pockets

10.05.2013

Simplicity Pattern 2406 Misses' Dress

This is my submission for the Pretty Girls Sew September Sew-Along. I was chosen as the Pretty Girl Sew of the Month.. Thanks PGS!!! ;) Please see the pattern review below for details about the fabric and pattern used. 

Pattern Review (Simplicity 2406)

Description: Knee length Misses' Dress with Cold Shoulder Sleeves; pattern designed by Cynthia Rowley. Click HERE for other Cynthia Rowley Fashion Sewing Pattern Collection: Simplicity Patterns.

Fabric Used: Wax Print Fabric (Ankara) made by Vlisco; purchased at Obokun African Fabric & Design, Hyattsville, MD

Pattern Sizing: I cut out a Size 6

Were the Instructions easy to follow? Yes, but the sleeves are a bit tricky. You'd have to read it carefully so you won't miss any steps.

Likes or Dislikes about the Pattern: I like the different variation of the sleeves and dress lengths. I chose this sleeves option because it makes the dress stand out more. No dislikes..

Pattern Alterations or Design Changes made: No pattern alterations and I excluded the belt. I was going to take in the dress even more at the side seams and also remove the pockets, but I changed my mind. Wearing the dress with a little room in it and excluding the belt turned the dress into a shift dress. :)

Would you Sew it again? Yes...

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DIY Watercolor Jumpsuit

DIY Watercolor Jumpsuit

10.01.2013

McCall's Pattern 6083 Misses' Jumpsuit

This past weekend, I had the chance to attend my first DC Fashion Week event, thanks to "TheMan" at Olumaechi.com. We attended the Metropolitan Emerging Designers & Indie Artists Showcase and had the opportunity to see some great designers showcase their talents. Some of my favorites were Ranti Exclusive, Seamless Fashions, & Prima Rouge.

Since this was my first fashion week, I wasn't sure what to wear so I decided to make something. I knew that making something would probably be a great idea and that it would be a great conversation piece. I've been wanting to make a jumpsuit all summer, so I used this opportunity to make one. It came out really nice and beautiful.. It was getting dark out by the time I got dressed for the show so I wasn't able to take a good pic.

Pattern Review (M6083)

Description: Floor length jumpsuit

Fabric Used: Simples Luxuries-Watercolor Multi Modal Blend from Joann Fabric

Pattern Sizing: I cut out a size 4.

Were the Instructions easy to follow? Yes, very easy to follow.

Likes or Dislikes about the Pattern: I like the fact that the pattern is easy to make and alter to fit you perfectly.

Pattern Alterations or Design Changes made: The only alterations I made were in the pants.. I excluded the pockets, removed 1.5 inches from the pants' waistline and 2 inches at the hem of the pants (I'm a shortie. ;)).

Would you Sew it again? Yes!!! I'd like to make it using a different fabric.

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