Simplicity 3589
Pattern Picture:
Project Photo:
Dress with Jacket
Dress Only
Pattern Rating:
I personally thought the outfit was an easy put together, it would probably be classified more of an intermediate with the jacket.
Pattern Description:
Girls or Girls Plus Dress, Mini Dress, Tunic, Top, Jackets and Scarf: Hannah Montana Collection
Pattern Sizing/Sizing Used:
Pattern Sized for Girls 7-14, and Girls Plus Size 8 1/2 to 16 1/2. For plus sized girls’ the Simplicity pattern lines are the best! I love the sizing, the added room in the waist, etc. I actually made a 10 1/2 in this for my dd according to the finished garment measurements. Even with a 10 1/2 the additional I needed to add to the tummy for the front was so minimal I really enjoyed it. For me the sizing on this made it almost a straight out of the package!
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
I think it looks similar, different fabric and all. They show the tunic with the jacket, where I made the dress with the jacket.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
The directions were fine for me to understand. I did a few things different not suggested in the instructions, like using a binding for the inside edges of the jacket to give it a more finished look, same with the inside edges of the dress.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I really don’t have any dislikes with this pattern so far. I think I may have to make the outfit again, at least maybe the dress as a top with different fabrics. I also like the inset piece is a separate entire piece within the dress, using ribbon or twill tape to attach at the shoulder seams.
Fabric & Notions Used:
The main fabric is a rayon purchased last summer at Vogue Fabrics, the navy blue is also from Vogue Fabrics, but I don’t remember the fabric info.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
Almost none! I did not alter the little jacket, the dress I added a smidge on the front for my dd’s full tummy at the waist area.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I will most definitely sew this again! It is a cute little dress; the style looks fabulous on my dd.
Tips:
When making this stay with a lightweight fabric, something drapey and what I consider airy, it makes the dress flow nicely. Check your sizing against the actually finished garment measurements; I actually used a size smaller than I usually do on this garment.
Conclusion
Cute, fashionable out fit for plus sized girls’.
