#simplicity pattern

Left: 1960s Simplicity dress pattern illustration of a blue shift dress with a ruffle sleeve.

Right: Modern blue babydoll dress with short ruffle sleeves from Roolee.

Pattern: Simplicity 4188 view D

Fabric: Cotton Denim

Modification: None

Note: This is actually one of the first few patterns I have acquired. The skirt is very flattering. Really can’t go wrong with a fit flare skirt. I used flat fell stitch for the gored seams and that worked great. Overall not a challenging pattern to work but I would not recommend this to someone who just started to learn to sew as the instructions and illustrations can be confusing.

Possible improvement: Adding pockets would be a good idea although the zipper is on one side so it would be a tiny bit more work. Moving the zipper to center back is another idea.

Pattern: Simplicity 8984 view C

Fabric: cotton denim. Contrast: Liberty London Tana Lawn Ciara Orange

Modification: None

Notes: Such a comfortable loose fit dress. Overall a super easy pattern with no buttons or zipper to worry about. The only tricky part is the sleeves band on this view. Instructions were a bit lacking that. When jointing the curve seam like that easing is essential.

Possible Improvement: The fit is really loose. While it is comfortable I would consider slimming it down a bit for a modern look.