Pattern: Simplicity 2914
Description: Girls’ shorts in two lengths, knit dress and top
Sizing: 8 to 16 and 8-1/2 to 16-1/2
Instructions: They were good, I added several things to these shorts, so part of the construction was on my own.
Likes/Dislikes: Dislikes first, they were huge! I cut a size 14, dd is a 1 or 3 in RTW juniors. I had sewn the shorts to the point of the waistband and went to find my dd for a fitting. I went back down to my sewing room, used my seam ripper and started again, and I do mean again. I took 5/8” on all the side seams, took ½” from the top (the shorts were very high-waisted) and then tapered the CB seam for a more fitted waistline.
Likes – cute style, good length and shorts don’t take a long time to sew!
Changes: Well, dd wanted another Simplicity pattern. I picked it up on sale at Joann’s but I picked up the plus size pattern. I really didn’t want to buy another pattern and the changes were just pockets. I drafted a front cargo type pocket and a back pocket. I looked at a pair of her RTW jeans for some topstitching ideas for the back pocket. These were easy changes and saved me a bit of money, I didn’t have to buy that pattern.
Fabric: A lightweight twill from Joann’s
Conclusion: If you are aware of the sizing factor beforehand, this is a cute pattern for a young girl. I have also made the dress from this pattern. I think it is darling and fits nicely. I hope dd#3 wears it sometime for pictures.
Some pictures from the backyard:
The pattern is nice and the review so helpful but what made me comment this was the backyard! So pretty and the pool soooo inviting! Lovely place! I bet you have great times around there!
ReplyDeleteReally cute shorts. Am very envious of your pool and gardens.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the clothes. And, your yard is lovely.
ReplyDeleteAgain, you are very lucky to live in such a beautiful home!
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