I was keeping an eye on Beau in this pic hence the crazy face |
I think one of the things I was worried about with this design, was the waist band. Couple that with my lovely menopause belly and I was very afraid I might look pregnant in this dress, rather than just large. A couple of weeks ago - I finally traced this pattern. When tracing - I made a few changes, notably: short sleeves, raised the overlap, and made a 2" swayback adjustment.
Knee is slowly improving No more accessorizing with tape! |
I wore this outfit on Friday - casual denim day in our office. The one thing I noticed - the top is too big.
The pencil skirt is from Simplicity's Amazing Fit line. The pattern is Simplicity 2475 and is one of the first patterns released in this line. The 'pleated' kick pleat is a change I made to the pattern, just for something different. My kick pleat doesn't lay smoothly all the time, if I were to do this again - I would mimic Abby's instructions in her new Betsy Pencil Skirt, view C has a lovely pleated vent.
The one thing I noticed - the top is too big. So, I've already cut out a dress from this pattern. In version 2 I added a little bit more height to the center front and took some length out of the front angle. I threaded up the new serger I bought strictly for coverstitching and got the bodice put together before heading out for Father's Day festivities last weekend. I also cut the whole thing one size smaller - hopefully it works. I'll be finishing it up today - right after I take the Abby to the vet for annual shots and check up.
Nice top and nice skirt too! They look really good together!
ReplyDeleteAnd by the way - what a beautiful profile you have!!
Can you believe it, I actually got the sewing machine out yesterday and stitched. It's been so long that it took me a few minutes to remember where everything was located, like the light switch. It felt really good to be sewing again and I'm working hard at getting the sewing area neat and tidy so I can do more. It was like meeting an old friend again after years apart.
ReplyDeleteI think that print looks really good with the pale pink skirt. Can you take it in a little where you feel it's too big? Hooray for finding a pattern line that mostly fits straight out of the envelope!
ReplyDeleteLove the top.. and it is great with the pink skirt.. Look forward to seeing the next one.Happy sewing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteStrange, I didn't notice the tape on your knee until I read about it.
I like the whole outfit. As others have noted, the top pairs really well with the skirt.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Glad the knee is feeling better.
ReplyDeleteThe top looks like a lovely shape on you. It makes for a very nice silhouette with the skirt. And I LOVE that kick pleat!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabric! I love the combo!
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to try this pattern but was afraid I'd look pregnant too. It's very cute and I love the color combo. I will have to give this pattern a try.
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