This pattern has quietly become one of my TNTs. And surprisingly, I've never reviewed or blogged about it. But it's definitely a favourite and one I feel confident will always work. Kwik Sew 3658 is a pullover top (or dress) with a front v-opening and drapey collar. Over the past few years, I've purchased a [...]
Category: Simplicity
Reviews of patterns made by Simplicity Pattern Company
New Look 6638 – Trendy Autumn Top
I’m buying fewer patterns these day. Everything seems so similar. Then I saw this pattern on the front of the New Look Fall/Winter catalogue and it was both different and fresh! Pattern & Fabric New Look 6638 is a tunic length top with dolman sleeves, empire waist with elastic and in-seam ties. There are also [...]
Floral Panel Skirt – New Look 6106
Skirts are pretty much perfect for the dog days of summer. When a breeze hits you on a hot summer day it feels a bit scandalous ... It's no secret that I'm seduced by fabric colour and print. Last summer I picked up 2 panels of a bright & summery cotton sateen (10-15% stretch) floral [...]
A Birthday Dress ~ Simplicity 8595
Instragram has informed me that making oneself a birthday dress is a thing. I had planned to make a dress, the fabric was sitting right there, my birthday was coming up so I thought I'd give it a try! Last summer when I was in Calgary I just had to buy this crazy, Pucci-esque Telio [...]
Simplicity 8848 – Wrap Top
When the Spring Simplicity patterns were released I was immediately drawn to this one for the shape of the top. Simplicity 8848 is a coordinates pattern featuring a couple of tops, a dress and pants. The sleeveless top was appealing for a couple of reasons; the front v-neck is relatively modest, and the ties wrap [...]
Kwik Sew 4254 ~ Winter Wear
I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I like cold weather and I've been excited to sew up some gear for frigid temperatures, Atlanta style. The Pattern Kwik Sew 4254 is a zipper front hooded coat - what we called a Parka in my part of the Great White North. This particular pattern appealed because [...]
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