Simplicity 2174

It’s been a while, but I’m still here! I had some other things I was working on that I didn’t post (pants fitting alterations) that I finally got done. But this is the latest new project. It’s an “Amazing Fit” dress by Simplicity. I made View A which is the one featured on the pattern cover. I really like the fit of the dress. I didn’t have to make any alterations to the pattern. The pattern has options for A, B,C, and D cup sizes so anyone should be able to find the right fit. There is also a lot of fitting and sizing help in the pattern instructions if you need it. This is actually a pretty easy pattern to put together. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. I used a light-weight cotton/linen-like fabric which is perfect for a hot, humid summer day. I’m not sure if I would make this again just because I wouldn’t want another dress the same style as this. But there are a couple of other options in the pattern. Anyway, I’m happy with the way this turned out.

Finished in time…

My goal in making a Spring coat for myself was to get it done in time for Easter. That almost didn’t happen, because I almost gave up. I used BurdaStyle 7072. It was exactly what I wanted my coat to look like. The only thing is I had a little trouble putting one section together. The side-panel and under-sleeve piece just about did me in. I followed instructions, but as sometimes happens with Burda, the instructions seemed rather skimpy in this area. As a result, I never could get it to go together exactly right. Fortunately, I knew what it was supposed to look like, so I did the best I could and actually hand-sewed the fabric pieces together rather than use the sewing machine. By the time I did the lining, I think I figured out what the instructions didn’t say and that went together by machine pretty easily. In any case, I’m happy with the result (and happier I stuck with it). Usually around here (in the Washington, DC area), Spring, if we have one, can be very short before we go right into summer temperatures. So far, Spring has been exceptionally and unusually cool. 

Anyway, the coat is made from a polyester fabric and the lining is a silky lining fabric. I had both of these in my stash so I was glad to get some use out of both of these pieces. I have enough left to make a skirt so I may do that at a later date.

Otherwise the coat went together very smoothly with no other issues. This is something that I’m not sure I would make again, just because the style is pretty distinct. But I do like it very much.