Pattern mash-up

I've been working on my entry for the RTW & Designer Knock-off Contest 2009 hosted by PR.

I have been working through a few patterns to pull together the features I need to create my patio dress.

Here are the patterns I've been working with:


Simplicity 3918






I made view C but left off the lace and kept the shoulder ties. I wanted to see how the point at the front bodice would come together and I wanted to see how the shoulders were constructed. I'm definitely incorporating the circled portion of the front bodice into my patio dress. Simplicity 3918 is unfortunately OOP.


Simplicity 3503






I am presently working on view E to get that upper front bodice worked out with an FBA. I also plan to remove some fullness from the front skirt where it attaches to the bodice but want to make it once as drafted. I am using a knit but don't want to gather out any of the focal design on my final dress. Simplicity 3503 is crazy popular on PR! I am sure it will become a top pattern this year.


BWOF 04/2005 #125 and #126






I have this bodice traced and altered and I L*O*V*E this style. The bodice is shared by these two dresses so I thought to give you a good look by including both dresses here. I am thinking of making #125 for the holidays but I kinda like it without the lace overlay as they did in #126. I wouldn't care for a full length tulle skirt.

For now, I have a bodice muslin all worked out and intend to use the back for my patio dress.


It is nice having some new garments in my wardrobe! I'll review them individually as I complete them and work through this entire process.

The hardest part of pulling out old patterns is running across styles I wanted to make back then but didn't tackle. I'm so glad I saved my old BWOF when I moved!!
There are several pieces in the BWOF that I went ahead and traced for later... like this cute outfit, the twist top and cute skirt #115. This will be up next!