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Pattern Review: Simplicity 1279 – Collared Shirts Threads reviews Simplicity Pattern 1279. These classic, long-sleeve button-front shirts feature a comfortable fit with a 1-inch-wide center-front placket, front and back gathers where the bodice pieces meet the shoulder yoke, and cuffs with a continuous lap.
Closet Core Patterns: Sienna Maker Jacket. This jacket exudes a relaxed vibe while brimming with interesting details. It is designed for a 5-foot, 6-inch-tall individual and includes generous ease to slip on over another garment. The jacket is unlined and comes in three lengths: View A ends above the knee; view B ends at the midthigh; and view ...
The bottom edge of the 1-1/2-inch-wide straight waistband sits at the natural waistline. The design detail that stood out to our tester is the drop-front closure with eight buttons. The pants are ankle-grazing, and could easily be shortened to a culotte length. The instructions and illustrations are excellent.
Pattern Review: Marfy 1670 & 1672. By Anna Mazur Threads #214, Summer 2021. Marfy 1670 & 1672. Let’s start at the top for this duo. A summery, off-the-shoulder asymmetrical blouse design is gathered along the front and back necklines. One side has a dolman-style, elbow-length sleeve with elastic ruching, while the other side is sleeveless ...
Sized Misses’ 6 to 24, it accommodates busts 30-1/2 inches to 46 inches, waists 23 inches to 39 inches and hips 32-1/2 inches to 48 inches. The design is available in extended sizes under an additional pattern number. Butterick 6902 is sized Women’s 20 to 38, for busts 42 inches to 60 inches, waists 35 inches to 55-1/2 inches, and hips 44 ...
By Anna Mazur Threads #214, Summer 2021. Butterick 6761. These two feminine sleeveless dresses of midcalf length have fitted bodices and gathered skirts, making them a good basic to have in your summer rotation. Both views are shaped with front princess seams and back waist darts. The closure is a center-back zipper.
Pattern Review: Thread Theory Goldstream Peacoat This is a great take on the traditional double-breasted peacoat, with two options for fit and details. There is a classic, fitted shape with front vertical darts, epaulets, lined patch pockets with flaps, and sleeve tabs.
The pattern tester says it is less awkward to sew the hem evenly from the wrong side. Clip into the corners near where the collar attaches so that the facing turns out smoothly. Interfacing the facing is optional, but it will produce a clean finish. Also consider mitering the corners at the slit edges. This review was originally published in ...
Secret Jeans Trouser Style and Sewing Details. These comfortable, everyday pants are designed with the mature figure in mind. The center-front seam is shaped to accommodate a tummy. This pull-on style has a 14- 3 /4-inch-wide leg opening, slightly curved three-piece faced waistband, and side-front pockets with a curved opening.
Longtime pattern tester Johanna Mramor notes the features and some pattern illustration inconsistencies, along with fabric recommendations in her review of McCall’s 7658, in Threads #197, June/July 2018. There is a difference between the large pattern companies and the independents, both testers say.