tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post2884004186469340737..comments2024-03-26T18:05:43.951-07:00Comments on Lilacs & Lace: Seasonal Sewing with Simplicity PatternsLaura Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-4368336576550860722016-05-18T06:01:06.445-07:002016-05-18T06:01:06.445-07:00I own the original swimsuit pattern. I converted i...I own the original swimsuit pattern. I converted it to a PDF file last summer, because it was very popular with the vintage sewing community, and everyone wanted it. The suit itself is very simple, the lining is the suit, the exterior fabric forms the dress. I'm sure the reproduction pattern lacks many of the details that the original contains. I should buy the new version and compare. Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13086777447031391629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-1163016097118581902016-05-12T17:50:10.437-07:002016-05-12T17:50:10.437-07:00I don't look at the websites - I have YOU. Whi...I don't look at the websites - I have YOU. Which I am thankful for. The above the bust seam works for A-cup me (I make a sundress similar to DoS Everyday "Given a Chance" where that bust shaping has wandered up there) but certainly not my more generously endowed clients. <br />All costumes are now apocalyptic in theme. Le sigh. Le boring work. Mostly distressing thrift shop clothes. <br /><br />This is what I get for complaining about too many corsets.SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-17343705863666049712016-05-10T10:44:36.474-07:002016-05-10T10:44:36.474-07:00Hi Laura Mae! I agree that the pattern websites a...Hi Laura Mae! I agree that the pattern websites are so challenging to deal with. I usually don't even bother anymore so I appreciate you finding something worthwhile. Thank you. Given your love of costumes and all you really need to check out Outlander for the costumes alone. Between the small bits of 1940s clothing and then the 18th century gowns I think you would love it. The silver linen wedding gown with the 40 bazillion pleats in season 1 is stunning The whole Dior meets 18th century thing in season 2 is to die for.<br />SewCurioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647406647598923473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-5897595497755452092016-05-08T00:34:54.916-07:002016-05-08T00:34:54.916-07:00Love the first pattern, but why oh why don't t...Love the first pattern, but why oh why don't they choose a model with a figure which will suit it, there is loads of excess on the bust here! magshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683334679520535250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-15386346976693923852016-05-07T14:36:26.154-07:002016-05-07T14:36:26.154-07:00Thank you for the info! That makes sense.Thank you for the info! That makes sense.Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-31232526118288770452016-05-07T14:34:57.445-07:002016-05-07T14:34:57.445-07:00Don't get me wrong . . . I am very thankful t...Don't get me wrong . . . I am very thankful that the Big 4 exist and I can get my hands on cheap patterns. The main problem I have is that they continually produce the same, boring, and incredibly easy designs and I am looking for a challenge. <br /><br />I would be happier if they took a bit more time to finesse some interesting and/or challenging designs and did not feel the need to constantly release "new" stuff which is really just rehashing the same thing over and over again with different cover art.Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-53581031146405225632016-05-07T14:31:00.418-07:002016-05-07T14:31:00.418-07:00I loved the old search function! I actually found...I loved the old search function! I actually found some Burda patterns I liked because of that option. And I think you are right about Pattern Review - it seems like the best way to see what is new with Simplicity.Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-33139707072489960272016-05-07T14:29:25.468-07:002016-05-07T14:29:25.468-07:00When I get through all the photos! I still have a...When I get through all the photos! I still have a bunch of in-progress pictures to go through as well . . . it should be sooner rather than later. I just get tired of looking at my face after a while, so that slows me down!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-9395110561307699192016-05-07T14:28:04.114-07:002016-05-07T14:28:04.114-07:00Pattern Review is where I found these images! And...Pattern Review is where I found these images! And I am going to have to remember to go there for updates. It is so ridiculous that other websites and companies have the new designs available before Simplicity does!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-44859576148314989642016-05-07T12:05:48.591-07:002016-05-07T12:05:48.591-07:00I have completely given up on the horrible Simplic...I have completely given up on the horrible Simplicity website. You'd think they were trying to reduce their sales on purpose! However, my workaround is to go to Pattern Review and look at Patterns under the Shop tab. You can choose new patterns or just go to the Simplicity link and choose by catalog. I don't like how the patterns are categorized, but they're very viewable and easy to check out. I now keep my wishlist there and have completely dumped what used to be on the Simplicity site. And even better, Pattern Review gets the new patterns up long before the Simplicity site does—at least they always have in the past and I assume it to still be true.paloverdebloomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01206341620060876131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-8706223150012436282016-05-07T10:07:48.585-07:002016-05-07T10:07:48.585-07:00The above-bust line is what happens to me normally...The above-bust line is what happens to me normally on anything RTW with any kind of under-bust line, that's not something I'm ever going to do on purpose...<br />Really digging the Outlander-style dress though. I feel like I need to start watching that show just for the costumes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885282968401178881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-33760806161777781502016-05-07T08:56:18.821-07:002016-05-07T08:56:18.821-07:00Off Topic but when are we going to see you modelin...Off Topic but when are we going to see you modeling your gorgeous floral symphony dress? I'm dying to see it on you!Tina Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763161266658527408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-18210616181493908182016-05-07T08:50:00.566-07:002016-05-07T08:50:00.566-07:00you are so right, the Simplicity website is terrib...you are so right, the Simplicity website is terrible! the strange thing is that their organization and search functions were actually quite good before. You could choose a brand and then drill down to various categories such as dresses, pants etc. Now it is a jumbled mess. I end up using the Pattern Review website to look at Simplicity patterns. Either way - I am likely to buy fewer Simplicity patterns. As for the McCalls release it was mostly unoriginal things, they looked like copies of other existing patterns to me, so nothing at all of interest. I would love to see you make an Outlander outfit!Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-3409131275306563632016-05-07T07:59:57.779-07:002016-05-07T07:59:57.779-07:00I fondly remember when there were new patterns eve...I fondly remember when there were new patterns every month. I do not wish for less because we already have that. I do not understand these negative posts about the big 4 pattern companies. Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982245470740466354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-40637866784221580402016-05-07T07:59:54.646-07:002016-05-07T07:59:54.646-07:00I fondly remember when there were new patterns eve...I fondly remember when there were new patterns every month. I do not wish for less because we already have that. I do not understand these negative posts about the big 4 pattern companies. Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982245470740466354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-90304313797072078642016-05-07T07:11:31.275-07:002016-05-07T07:11:31.275-07:00Agree, agree, agree! I actually just purchased the...Agree, agree, agree! I actually just purchased the "swimsuit" that I will not be using as a swimsuit. The lining is to be knit and mirrors the shoulder straps and bodice but is like a one-piece swim suit into the bottoms. Everything is joined at the shoulder and necklines and stitched down at the zip. I hope that helps! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-73124595135964631862016-05-07T06:45:54.300-07:002016-05-07T06:45:54.300-07:00I am so with you on the Simplicity website--it is ...I am so with you on the Simplicity website--it is horrible! And they have some wonderful Burda patterns that I cannot get to because of the way it is organized. If someone planned to sabotage this company, they couldn't have done a better job. Cute picks on the patterns you did find!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895625114035965626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-48474867847215468112016-05-07T05:21:51.325-07:002016-05-07T05:21:51.325-07:00I was so excited when the McCalls email came into ...I was so excited when the McCalls email came into my inbox, because I have been loving their releases for the past year or so, but I wasn't excited by these either. :-(Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com