SImplicity 5942

Simplicity 5942 - Vintage Pattern

I have had this dress made since the end of July, but couldn't get
it  photographed or blogged..whew!!
NOTE: click on the photos, to enlarge, You will be able to see close up..

Simplicity 5942
Gingham check with cherries  fabric  from stash.
I made the little bow...but, it just didn't work for me..
[too old.ha] The dress is comfortable, and  wears well.
I had worn it all day , when this photo was taken..So,
it looks wrinkled and unkept.. 

This dress was for my MAGAM challenge. for July.
I did complete it in July..
Fabric and pattern came from my stash. The only thing.
I purchased was the zipper.  The belt was borrowed from
another dress.

Vintage Simplicity 5259

Simplicity 5259
Black/white daisy print fabric [from stash]
white eyelet for sleeves [from stash]

Close up of fabric used.

  I  used a vintage pattern that I had used previously.. therefore,
the fitting was done for me.
I didn't have enough of the daisy fabric for the sleeves
so, I used white eyelet.
  Don't  you think a yellow cardigan , when the  weather
gets chilly , will be pretty?

I used  4 1/2 yds  of fabric from my stash.

Vogue 5777 * Swap with Busy Lizzie

Beautiful Vogue 5777  Pattern Swap

Vogue 5777

  I love this pattern.. Liz at
 http://busylizzieinbrizzy.blogspot.com/2012/12/vintage-vogue-5557-red-sheath-dress.html
made this dress in a beautiful red color.. I fell in love with
it, when I saw it..  Liz was so sweet to do a pattern swap with me.
 She added this beautiful bias tape and  tied it all up with  a
 pretty red ribbon. Thank you Liz.
 Be sure to go check out her blog, she makes some adorable
things.

 I can't wait to make this pattern. It is going to be my Valentine's
day dress.Not sure if I will do it in red or pink?? What do
you think?  I am fixing to  grade the pattern, and then
do a muslin [hopefully  a wearable muslin].. Will post
photos soon.

Sailor blouse #2-- Simplicity 5482

Simplicity 5482
 Nautical Childrens Print Fabric from Jo Anns Fabric

Bias Tape  made from fabric remanants

 This is my second blouse from this pattern.It was so easy to make
and so cool to wear. [Folks ...we have had one  HOT/ HUMID summer
here in Ms.] I found this cute little nautical fabric..It has tiny little sailor
boys all over it, and anchors.. So cute.

                                 http://sewblessedmaw.blogspot.com/--   see the fabric here

                                  Merry Christmas was so sweet to stand in for me, for these
                                 photos. I have had this blouse made for a couple weeks, just
                                 waiting on photos..  But ...........[as usual things don't go as
                                  planned].  I had a pre cancerous spot taken off my face [of
                                 all places], trying to wait for it to heal. Then this ole asthma
                                 hit me, and PREDISONE.... is not a  nice medicine to take
                                 while trying to do photos.lol [it swells your face  up]. So.
                                 Merry Christmas was a sweetheart and stood in for me..
                                BTY...I am wearing this top today with a pair of denim
                                shorts.It is is super comfortable and I like it better than
                                the first one. I cut down the size a little and it has a better
                                fit.

Sailor Top-- Simplicity 5482

Judy's Sailor Top



Close up of Me Made Bias Tape




Good Top for Hot/Humid Ms Weather




Pattern- Simplicity 5482- [found on ebay]
Fabric- White cotton blend [it has sailboats , anchors, lighthouses, sea shells,
etc on the fabric..It is white on white.. I tried to get my camera to pick it up.]
Sorry...I am no photographer,ha.
Bias Tape- Me made with white/red stripe cotton fabric [so fun to make]
Buttons- red  [Stash]

I really like this blouse, it was super easy to make, it is really cool and comfortable .
Gina [ From  Vintage Girl] was my inspiration for this blouse.. I saw the adorable
 sailor out fit she make and posted on her blog.It was adorable. As is , all of her
 adorable outfits. I searched ebay for her exact pattern and never found it. But
 found one that was similar. Gina is always so good to post the pattern and
 the pattern # of the patterns she uses.. Thankyou Gina for your inspiration.
 Please check out her  blog. She is a fantastic seamtress  and makes beautiful
 clothes for herself.
http://vintagegirl68.blogspot.com/2012/01/ahoy-there-my-sailor-outfit.html

McCalls 6417 Wrap Dress

Pattern--   McCalls 6417- Vintage pattern purchased from Ebay.

Fabric-- Cotton Blend ...yellow and white print

Pipling - around the sleeves and  pockets [sorry you can't see it in the photos]

Belt- self tying  belt.

  This dress is really comfortable and easy to wear.



Wrap Dress   Yellow/white cotton print







McCalls 6417





Back of Dress



Vintage Pattern /Fabric

Vintage patterns I found on Ebay
[there were 4 more in this lot,but
my photo didn't show up, will post later]



Crepe  fabric

  This is what happens , when Judy is home -- sick with a virus...she  visits Ebay.lol

Last week, I had a looooooooooooog lasting virus..  I just didn't feel like doing
anything. So, I foud myself reading my favorite blogs, finding new blogs and
then roaming around ebay..  I found this adorable lot of vintage patterns.
I bidded on them, but didn't really expect to win them.. I put the amount
that I was willing to pay and {intended} to walk away. Keep in mind,
that darn virus was making me  do things,ha.. Someone was just a
raising the bids up.. Now....... I just couldn't let that happen, I had been
on that sight admiring these patterns too long!!!!!
 Well.............They came home to me... And I love them..

ps.. The orangey/apricot crepe fabric was  on sale, and I couldn't resist it.