tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post4442675333202415925..comments2024-03-25T15:10:58.495-04:00Comments on Following The Thread: Simplicity 1356: Double Duty!Melwykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-39270366584967132982023-08-06T16:34:32.778-04:002023-08-06T16:34:32.778-04:00Sorry I didn't get any - I always try to now. ...Sorry I didn't get any - I always try to now. it was a pretty good fit overall. But it's too late for this one, I've passed it on to someone else now :) Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-55072716213710015692023-08-06T15:09:00.727-04:002023-08-06T15:09:00.727-04:00The dress is very pretty, both sides. I would hav...The dress is very pretty, both sides. I would have loved to see the back just to see hoe it hangs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-65063971116294046782022-02-08T10:32:09.619-05:002022-02-08T10:32:09.619-05:00I'm not a big fan of sleeveless either -- the ...I'm not a big fan of sleeveless either -- the pattern is just straps but I extended these as far as I could to give more of a cap sleeve effect. I think if you were good at drafting you could probably extend them even a bit more, but I don't think sleeves would work due to the reversible nature. Unless you could maybe finish off a sleeve with a binding so it shows the same on both sides...or fold them under together and topstitch as a finish...hmmmm. Maybe. Worth a try!Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-87947337207937020532022-02-02T20:36:25.233-05:002022-02-02T20:36:25.233-05:00I am wondering how easy it would be to fashion sle...I am wondering how easy it would be to fashion sleeves in this? Not a real fan of sleeveless but love the style and options of reversible Dorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07198825891107407710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-57630958383719866402017-07-26T14:02:19.010-04:002017-07-26T14:02:19.010-04:00I don't understand them at all.I don't understand them at all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442445502528988955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-42161681449216715102017-04-25T10:06:30.467-04:002017-04-25T10:06:30.467-04:00No, don't say that about yourself! This is a c...No, don't say that about yourself! This is a confusing pattern with a construction style that only makes sense once you've sort of fiddled with it in real life - the instructions are confusing for everyone on first reading. Sometimes I cut a tiny version to play with to get the process down first.Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-69222382130952371452017-04-15T03:52:27.245-04:002017-04-15T03:52:27.245-04:00I must be dum I can't follow this Patton at al...I must be dum I can't follow this Patton at all <br />Not my favourite Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07864630831434923486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-15622669646724410942016-07-25T18:44:28.124-04:002016-07-25T18:44:28.124-04:00The outer ties are like attached sashes, but the i...The outer ties are like attached sashes, but the inner ties (that tie around your back) are more of a solid tie. I used twill tape to make sure they are strong and secure - they do say you can use ribbon but I could imagine ribbon sliding out of a knot. Twill tape won't slide.Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-63210520559197852552016-07-25T18:35:13.114-04:002016-07-25T18:35:13.114-04:00How do the ties on the inside work? Are they made ...How do the ties on the inside work? Are they made of ribbon?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05949524263939627599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-75983715647197817452016-07-25T18:33:13.839-04:002016-07-25T18:33:13.839-04:00Thank you for your great review and helpful tips. ...Thank you for your great review and helpful tips. The reviews on the Simplicity website were bad and not helpful at all. I bought this pattern today at JoAnn's and I'm looking forward to the variations I can come up with. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05949524263939627599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-16300266294027201702015-10-17T15:04:28.500-04:002015-10-17T15:04:28.500-04:00Yes, I think what you're saying is right -- th...Yes, I think what you're saying is right -- the two sides are fully constructed and then sewn together, with an opening left to turn it rightside out. Be sure not to catch the loose ends of the ties in the side seams -- I pinned my onto the middle of the fabric so they'd be out of the way.Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-38502736652800279982015-10-17T11:06:48.814-04:002015-10-17T11:06:48.814-04:00Hi there. I bought this pattern and am a bit confu...Hi there. I bought this pattern and am a bit confused as to assembly--it seems that instruction wise both right sides are together (contrast/solid) sewn and then final sewn one final garment...is that correct?SOYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16351062598155553270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-38648184934685561052015-07-17T22:35:51.791-04:002015-07-17T22:35:51.791-04:00Hmm. I guess it would depend on your fabric -- wil...Hmm. I guess it would depend on your fabric -- will it hang well, whichever way you cut it? Test it out and see! Hope to see your make soon.Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-79405332925308743102015-07-08T08:52:16.577-04:002015-07-08T08:52:16.577-04:00I love that you used sheets to make this dress. I ...I love that you used sheets to make this dress. I have fabric to make this with and I am wondering if it really matters to cut it out crosswise versus on the natural grain line. dkschwindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15728579517917597196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-61140380846026120282015-05-27T16:50:04.714-04:002015-05-27T16:50:04.714-04:00Thanks Sarah Liz! I like this extended sleeve cove...Thanks Sarah Liz! I like this extended sleeve coverage a lot.Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-65219841644536066502015-05-23T17:33:28.695-04:002015-05-23T17:33:28.695-04:00Love it - and the sleeves are not too bad at all -...Love it - and the sleeves are not too bad at all - I thought everything went well together. I'm familiar with the pattern and thought these were the sleeves - I had quite forgotten that the dress had straps :) . It looks lovely - and I love all the wearing variations this dress lends itself to. <br />Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-38619349672726299532015-05-22T16:59:31.257-04:002015-05-22T16:59:31.257-04:00Kind of a "two for one" effort with this...Kind of a "two for one" effort with this dress ;) When I add some fancy jewellry I do feel as if I should be heading to a garden party!Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-11914869144945807592015-05-22T16:57:08.676-04:002015-05-22T16:57:08.676-04:00You are welcome :) I am surprised by how much I en...You are welcome :) I am surprised by how much I enjoy wearing the floral side out.Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-59973843745943999422015-05-22T16:56:03.512-04:002015-05-22T16:56:03.512-04:00Thanks! I do love this floral print.Thanks! I do love this floral print.Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-27447999902309895502015-05-22T16:55:23.991-04:002015-05-22T16:55:23.991-04:00It was rather funny seeing people's double tak...It was rather funny seeing people's double takes in the afternoon ;) I never thought of it but it IS similar to the Walkaway.Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-87715934642271373202015-05-22T10:53:36.529-04:002015-05-22T10:53:36.529-04:00What a wonderful idea -- reversible -- the floral ...What a wonderful idea -- reversible -- the floral looks perfect for a garden party!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968938319199781696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-302341857168866732015-05-22T10:27:04.599-04:002015-05-22T10:27:04.599-04:00Thanks for the pics :) The dress looks lovely on y...Thanks for the pics :) The dress looks lovely on you. I especially like the soft floral side.Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-57339297517725989862015-05-22T05:48:12.258-04:002015-05-22T05:48:12.258-04:00This dress looks lovely on you...either side. I pa...This dress looks lovely on you...either side. I particularly love the print. Perfect Spring time dress.Sew, Jean Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-57113468511941295522015-05-22T04:05:38.439-04:002015-05-22T04:05:38.439-04:00What a lovely dress. It is a bit like the Walkaway...What a lovely dress. It is a bit like the Walkaway but the ability to reverse it is fun. Ha, I bet the response to you reversing your dress was very funny. It looks great both sides. Mother of Reinventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409826036412353940noreply@blogger.com