Pattern Hacks

Recent pattern hacks

 

Lace Cover Up

Me, Hamlet,. the Great Dane, and a mimosa

Me, Hamlet–the Great Dane, and a mimosa

Bought the pattern for the asymetric shape and envisioned a linen crop top.  In the meantime, purchased a spaghetti strap maxi dress that just cried out for a lace cover up. The interesting RTW–anything other than a boring cardigan–were in the three digit figures.  Then, the tablecloth lace purchased at Fabric Outlet in San Francisco, came to mind; the perfect fit!

My daughter wondered why I paid $16 for a what is basically a rectangle.  Good question! Good Answer:  it’s worth it to me not to have to calculate size of rectangle, find a similar pattern shape to compare it to–just because…  Unfolding a pattern is totally worth the money, not to mention the time saved.

I only used the pattern back to cut two pieces.  Since the selvedge is finished with a border, used it for a boat neck then trimmed off a lace motif to finish the hem and arms.

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Liberty of London

This is another simple hack–lengthened a top into a dress.

The fabric is true vintage–over 20 years old.  It aged in my sister’s stash and was then gifted to me where it aged a few more years.

The Liberty of London cottons are exceptionally soft and luxurious.  It is the perfect choice for a summer dress; it’s opaque (minimal undergarments) and breathable for humid weather.

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McCalls

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Added back waist tucks to give some shape. IMG_0695

And, tucked the hem ala Vogue 8637.

Tucked hem

Tucked hem

Looks good loosely belted too.

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A Serious Hack

This dress is a Serious Hack, combing pieces from two patterns, Vogue and McCalls.

The fabric is a cotton and lycra pique texture from Fabrix.  Love this discount store as it is only six blocks from where I hang out when in SF so can check out their inventory every day.

As you see, already have both orange and pink shoes.  And, as it turns out, also have orange and pink accessories.

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Front

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Back

Pink infinity scarf

Pink infinity scarf

Orange cropped sweater

Orange cardigan

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Vogue 1336                                                                                                         Simplicity 1800

I liked the Vogue neckline and cap sleeve and the Simplicity skirt–it has pockets, and pleats to disguise The Belly.

The best part of this hack that made it so easy is that the bodices are similar lengths so the Simplicity skirt fit at the same part of the body as the Vogue.  You will have to trust me on this as don’t have a photo comparing the two.  I used a french curve to true the seam between the underarm and skirt.

The front bodice pattern is two pieces so just taped them together by matching stitching lines to eliminate the seam

Did insert a back zipper as the combined design wouldn’t slip over the head as in the Vogue.IMG_0456

 

Happy Hacking Sewists!

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