Fabric: Cotton
Pattern Description:
Loose fitting, above ankle dress has raised waist, dirndl skirt and front button closure
Pattern Sizing:
7-12
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes only shorter.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
I didn't use them.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Really quick and simple. Loved it.
Fabric Used:
Cotton
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
I made the dress shorter because at the pattern length it made Kayla look frumpy lol.
Instead of four buttons I only used three. My daughter picked the biggest most sparkly buttons she could find. She loved it lol.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I highly recommend this pattern. I had no problems with it and made it in a couple hours last night.
Conclusion:
Great pattern!!!
Butterick 5335
Pattern Description:
Close-fitting top B has raglan sleeves and stitched hems.
Pattern Sizing:
16-22
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?
I didn't use them.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love this top. Very simple.
Fabric Used:
A polo type knit. I don't know how else to describe it lol.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
None. I will say that this top IS VERY CLOSE FITTING. I normally make a 14 top and had to make the 18! My bust is a 38.5 and the finished measurements for the 18 was a 39.5 I don't like anything really, really fitted aka TIGHT on me so I'm glad I made the size I did.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
This will become a TNT top.
Conclusion:
Quick easy top. Love it.
PATTERN GONE WRONG! LOL
Vogue 8587
The skirt I'm wearing was a pattern gone wrong.
This was wrong on SO many levels. SO not a flattering style on me. AT ALL LOL. I almost didn't show the picture, but it is what it is lol.
Anyway, instead of trashing it like I was going to, a good, good, good friend of mine talked me into making a skirt ;) . I LOVED the fabric and couldn't find anymore of it, so I made a simple elastic waist skirt.
They can't all be winners lol. I did learn that this STYLE anything does NOT look good on me. AT ALL lol.
Toodles!
Y'all look like SPRING!
Very cute ; )
Glad you didn't trash your skirt lol
Posted by: ypatrice | May 31, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Adrienne I love reading your blog. The good thing about making goofups when sewing is you learn so much and sometimes goofups serve to get our creative juices flowing. As usual I love your shoes!
Posted by: Rachelle Moffett (knitmachinequeen) | May 31, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Great looking dress, top and skirt (very clever fix: make it into a skirt, lol!).
Today it's really hot in here; I'm feeling a bit guilty because I should be at the beach, lol!
Posted by: Tany | May 31, 2009 at 01:51 PM
Your daughter looks so cute in her dress! I just bought some yellow similar to that for my granddaughter. Your top and skirt look great! Glad you didn't throw it away.
Posted by: Jacke | May 31, 2009 at 03:02 PM
Both are so cute, I'll have to adopt that tee!
Posted by: Faye Lewis | May 31, 2009 at 03:41 PM
The dress is so adorable, an dreally like the butterick pattern.
Posted by: Sheri | May 31, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Your baby girl looks so sweet in her dress! I like your skirt and top, so summerly. But girl, those shoes! I am so loving those shoes.
Posted by: Regina | May 31, 2009 at 05:17 PM
Kayla looks adorable and it shows she loves her dress.... too cute.
Cute top and looks great with the skirt. At least you were able to salvage the dress.
Posted by: sheila | May 31, 2009 at 05:25 PM
So cute. That skirt is perfect, glad you didn't trash it.
Your daughter's dress would make a cute denim jumper for later in the year.
Love your layouts in the next(prev) post too.
Now off to trying to get it together for a six week assignment in 1000 Oaks, CA.
Keep up the great work.
Posted by: katie | May 31, 2009 at 05:55 PM
Oh my goodness, that spotty dress is to die for! Lucky Kayla ;) You really inspire me Adrienne - how you get so much done is beyond me!!!
Posted by: Jen | May 31, 2009 at 06:29 PM
girl, you make me wish i knew how to sew!
Posted by: lisa (momy4him) | May 31, 2009 at 07:03 PM
Muuuuuuuuch better as a skirt. Great fix! Win some, lose some. Whatareyagonnado? =)
Posted by: Lynnelle | May 31, 2009 at 09:00 PM
Your daughter is too cute in her mommy made dress! I love the skirt version a lot better. Very nice fix! You are amazing. I am single, without and kids, and I can't or should I say don't get half as much done as you. Thanks for the birthday wish on my blog.
Marcia
Posted by: Marcia | May 31, 2009 at 09:07 PM
Love the save on the skirt! And Kayla's dress is really cute!!! I miss having young daughters to sew for!
Posted by: Carolyn | May 31, 2009 at 10:56 PM
OK! OK! Stop the madness!!!!!!!!! The outfit is looking good. You saved the skirt and the dress your daughter has on is very SPRINGY (IF THAT'S A WORD TO DESCRIBE A DRESS) GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Virginia J | June 01, 2009 at 04:05 AM
Good save on the dress.
Posted by: NIK | June 01, 2009 at 09:14 AM
And I must say that I love the fact that Kayla looks like a little girl in this dress. The young ladies are looking/dressing much older than their ages.
Posted by: NIK | June 01, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Your dress turned skirt turned out so cute. Kayla's dress is adorable! I actually touched my sewing machine this week end...moved it from one table to another..lol
Posted by: Kisha | June 01, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Cute! Glad you made your skirt... the fabric is super cute!
Posted by: Nglalala | June 01, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Love the top and the skirt you saved. Looks great. Your daughters dress looks so cute on her. Love her shiney buttons.
Posted by: Beth Conky | June 01, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Kayla looks so sweet! Good save on the dress.
Posted by: narcissaqtpie | June 01, 2009 at 02:06 PM
You and Kayla look so cute in your outfits!! She is looking more and more like a little you! :)
Posted by: gold | June 01, 2009 at 03:05 PM
Very cute dress for Kayla. Also making lemonade out of lemons with the dress to a skirt was super smart. I like the outcome.
Posted by: Cassandra | June 01, 2009 at 04:50 PM
I love your Lol attitude and the skirt and breezy sewing mood toward all the other patterns.
Posted by: Lady-Cracker | June 02, 2009 at 02:44 AM
Your daughter looks wonderful in her pretty new dress and you look great as always. Good save on the dress, it makes a great skirt.
Posted by: Lisette | June 02, 2009 at 06:58 AM
love the fabric of your skirt! My children are out for the summer next week too! :)
Posted by: vee | June 02, 2009 at 02:30 PM
Adrienne,
I love, love Kayla's dress-pure innocence.
You must make the sun hat to match.
LaNetta
Posted by: LaNetta | June 02, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Both your dresses are cute.
I thought of Love and Basketball when I saw your daughter in that dress. LOL.
Posted by: shai | June 03, 2009 at 08:47 AM
I'm so glad you shared your faux paux, because it can get mundane (sp?) always seeing perfection. I share stuff I didn't like, and I really appreciate when others do, it is so helpful. I'm glad you found a way to salvage the fabric. The skirt turned out adorable.
Posted by: Kim Brown | June 03, 2009 at 06:43 PM
love those shoes!!!!! the skirt is ccute, too, but I LOVE THOSE SHOES!!!!!
Posted by: Tiffany | June 04, 2009 at 08:10 PM
That outfit is SOOOO cute.. I'm glad you chopped up the dress!
Posted by: yaiAnn | June 17, 2009 at 06:42 PM