Recently I posted about three Simplicity patterns I purchased during Hobby Lobby's $.99 sale.
Well, I am over my two dead to me Willow Wrap Tops! I am moving on.
I have enough fabric to use the leftover solid and striped fabrics. I started focusing on these two Simplicity patterns.
Originally I was leaning toward S9229. However, I am somewhat skeptical of the measurements on the pattern envelope back. I normally cut a 12, 14, 16, and on occasion an 18 at the bust to skip making an FBA. The finished bust size that matches mine or close to is a size 20 or 22! I have not removed the pattern pieces to see what measurements are printed there if any??!!
Simplicity S9275 has measurements that I normally use and shows the finished bust measurement to be 43 1/2 inches for size 16. So I have decided to make view c which has short sleeves and a short band. There is an opportunity for color blocking.
The pattern pieces have been cut around and ready for fitting. I want to make the pattern the model is wearing but think it will be too warm for our spring and summer.
More to update later.
Sometimes you just have to move on. I'm glad to know to not waste my time of the Willow Wrap Top, but the dress was an easy fit & quick sew for me. Happy Sewing!
ReplyDeleteBonnie, there are actually to Willow Tops. One includes the dress and top with a ruffle. The one I worked on was a wrap with asymmetrical hem and side ruching. I think the one I used was from an earlier time. So stick with the one you used. The issue for me was not the pattern per se, it was I needed different sizing.
DeleteI also purchased S9229. The finished garment measurements on the pattern indicate that this is EXTREMELY close-fitting although the sample on the pattern envelope certainly doesn't look that way. I exchanged my usual size range to the upper range of sizes. I would need to go up one or two! sizes in order to get this to fit.
ReplyDeleteI looked at the pattern and just went with my usual size. I should have gone with the size you purchased. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteIt looks like you have a good plan moving forward. Sorry the Willow did not work out for you!
ReplyDeleteThe Willow Wrap top pattern is not the real problem, I needed to use a larger size. The first one was a mess I made with serging. I am going to try it again going with a larger size!
DeleteGood luck with these patterns!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
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