Review | Simplicity 3867 Dress and Jacket

Pattern Description: Vogue 1020 close-fitting top with side ruching. Pattern Sizing: 6-12. I made a 10. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing? Yes. Were the instructions easy to follow? I didn’t really follow the instructions. After joining the shoulders (I serged all of the seams), I…
I finished the dress last night. I had already done a bulk of the work earlier in the week, and I just had hemming left. The sizing of this caftan was crazy huge; I had to take the sides in two inches each and take in under the arm about three inches. But now the…
Last December, I was interviewed by Adrienne of Real Life: Live & Unscripted. We talked about how I got started sewing, favorite patterns, crazy sewing mistakes, and more! It was a fun conversation, and Adrienne was a great interviewer. Though you all know me as Pirouette, yes, my first name is Krystal (just so there’s…
Pattern:McCall’s 5533 Women’s Day Collection Top Pattern Description: Close-fitting top where front is gathered into the side seam. It comes in sizes 6-20. Fabric: Rust-colored four-way stretch knit from Fashion Fabrics Club. Notions: Thread Overall: The instructions were very easy to follow, even though I messed them up at first by trying to attached the…
Pattern Description: New Look 6704 Top with collar, sleeve, and length variations. View B has breast pockets. Pattern Sizing: 10-22. I made a 10. I kind of wish the top came in an 8, because the 10 is slightly baggy on me. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were…
You guys thought I forgot about the Burda jacket, didn’t you? The jacket was set aside for a little bit, because I was getting frustrated. The books I ordered to help me with the notched collar took forever to get to me, so I just winged it. Here’s a sneak peak: The jacket is all…
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Hi, JoKiwi,
Thanks for stopping by! Yes, I made the bag as well. Actually, I made every view from this pattern. If you visit the link below, you can see all of the garments I made from this pattern. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the purse. It was very easy to sew, and it’s pretty roomy inside too. Now I wish I had added inside pockets to mine, but maybe anothe time. Well, go luck to you on this pattern! 🙂
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Hi, just read your review of this pattern in PR…love the fabric you used, and the jacket looks fantastic. It really pulls it all together. Did you make the bag, too? I just bought this pattern, and can’t wait to get started. I think it is the perfect dress – make it in silk or some other fancy stuff for weddings, and in cotton for days at the beach!
You look gorgeous! Well done.
I really liked working with the silk fabric. It was easy to work with, and it turned out really striking.
That is too cute!!That jacket brings that purple right out!
What a wonderful combination! Even though I have seen some reviews of this pattern before, it just now caught my eye because of your review. Great!!!
I love both the jacket and dress on you! Its great to see a woman who is not afraid of color! 🙂 And nice to see you posting again!
Christina and linda,
Thank you for visiting my blog and for your compliments on my dress! I hope this won’t be the last time you stop by.
Really lovely dress, read your review at PR. Like the jacket as well.
This dress looks fantastic on you! Definitely make another.