I've been sneaking out to sew as often as I can. My goal is to put together a very wearable summer wardrobe that fits into my baby-in-tow lifestyle yet is comfortable and fun.
These first two pieces where meant to be wearable muslins, so the seam/edge finishes are lacking (which is okay by me since I'm the only one who sees the inside anyway).
First up, a Smashing Smock from Seams to Me by Anna Maria Horner:
Pattern Description:
Sleeveless gathered smock top
Pattern Sizing:
Small, medium, large
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Slightly. Mine is missing the gathers underneath the yoke. Read on.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes on construction. No on pattern drafting.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the look of the pattern, the button closure on the back, the use of two fabrics, and how AMH describes making the pattern larger. I dislike the lack of finished dimensions/measurements. One person's large may be another person's small, without the numbers to look at it becomes a problem.
Fabric Used:
Cottons, from Joann's I believe. They've been in the stash for ages.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
Used AMH's directions for making a large. It was too small, so I re-cut yoke pieces adding two inches in the center center and extending the neckline (essentially moving pattern piece one inch from center fold). Since I did not have enough fabric to re-cut the body pieces, I re-purposed them hence losing the gathers underneath the yoke since the new yoke pieces become wider.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I will sew it again. And I would recommend it to others, with reservations. I do not think this is a good pattern for a beginner, especially someone without any pattern drafting and fitting experience.
Conclusion:
I really really like the resulting top, even though it is lacking the gathered look.
And to coordinate, matching capri pants:
Pattern Description:
Favorite Things, Everyway Pants. Fun & comfortable pants in 3 lengths: capri, cropped, and ankle.
These easy to make pants have a side zipper, straight front waistband
and elastized back waistband. Inseam length: capri-18 ½" cropped-23 ½"
full length 30"
Pattern Sizing:
4-22
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?
Absolutely.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I really like the fitted front and the elastic back. I also really like the slit hem.
Fabric Used:
Cottons, from Joann's I believe. They've been in the stash for ages.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
None.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I will sew it again. And I would totally recommend it to others.
Conclusion:
I think this might become a TNT pattern. I could seriously have a pair in every color, then some!
And the entire look:
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