New Patterns

I photographed new patterns I purchased over the Memorial Day holiday with all the sales going on. It may become apparent that I am somewhat obsessed with cold shoulder patterns.

B6355 is a colder shoulder pattern for woven fabrics.  I like the review of the pattern on Pattern Review and since Club BMV was having a sale I just added it to the shopping cart.  I like a few of the other views also.

Another pattern with interesting sleeves.  This is the year for a variation of tulips and flounces for sleeves.

I liked how these patterns were presented on Closet Case website.  I ordered this from Hart Fabrics as they too had a sale going for patterns.  I have CC PDF patterns for jeans and a jacket, yet to tackle.

I also added a KS pattern from Club BMV.  I had this pattern previously and remembered making a jacket similar to the white one and was disappointed.  Years have passed since I made that jacket and I saw a similar one at our local Macy's and have some fabric that I wanted to use to try this again.  It is the front drape that I am trying to achieve; I don't want a fold back lapel and all patterns I find with similar drape have that.  This does not, so hoping to achieve the look I am seeking. 

Lastly-I have completed the Style Arc Marilyn Dress.  I really like the look of it but the sleeve instructions and drawings were confusing to me.  I finally ignored the illustrations and read the instructions 100 times ( a little exaggeration here) and finally got it right.  I do like the outcome of how the sleeve looks, but what a pain in the butt it was to get there.  Next time, it should go much better; I do believe there will be a next time as I have the fit just right!  Post to follow soon.