Made for a Beautiful Niece (New Look 6045 & Simplicity 5990)

I decided to make an nice skirt and top for my niece back in August.  I used two out-of-print patterns NL6045 & S5990.  I think that they turned out great and she just loved it.

Pattern Description: Junior tops

Pattern Sizing: 3/4 - 13/14

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes
NL 6045

Were the instructions easy to follow? Very Easy

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the ease and simplicity of the pattern.

Fabric Used: Cotton

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes I would make it again and some of the other views. I would definate recommend it to beginners.

Conclusion: I like this pattern.

K3484

This pattern was a joy and a breeze.  This was made for my handsome nephew for his birthday. I am told that he just loves it. I made two of them, one in blue and one in brown.

Pattern Description: Men's shirts have collar,short sleeves, and side hemline slits.



Pattern Sizing: Small - XXLarge. I cut a small.



Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? yes



Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes



What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like the ease of the pattern.



Fabric Used: cotton batiste



Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: no



Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, and have sewn it again several times. I would definately recommend this pattern.



Conclusion: Will keep this one on hand to make again.

 

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M6558

Pattern Description: Pullover tops and dresses have elasticized neck/raised (seamed) waist, and narrow hem.

Pattern Sizing: 18w-24w I used the 18w view E

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes with some style modifications.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Nothing to dislike. I love the easy of the instructions and the many different style variations

Fabric Used: Polyester knit.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added the ruffle in view B and shortened the length.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Most definately

Conclusion: I love how this dress looks. The pattern gives me many color variation when it comes to accessories. I am very pleased with this dress.