Simplicity 2253
Pattern Description:
Misses' evening dress in two lengths by Jessica McClintock.
Pattern Sizing:
12-20.
Pattern Sizing:
12-20.
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?
The directions were fine. There was a previous review here that talked about how the directions jumped all over the place, so I knew to look for it. I'm glad lol, or I would have been upset lol.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
The shoulder treatment attracted me to the pattern the first day I saw it!
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
The shoulder treatment attracted me to the pattern the first day I saw it!
Fabric Used: Linen
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None really. I didn't like the way the pleats on the shoulder looked when following the directions so I just pleated it the way I wanted to.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I won't sew this one again at all. I only need one of these in my wardrobe.
Conclusion: Great dress. Hubby loved it and that made it a winner! LOL
Here are some additional pics:
I hate that you really can't see the lines in this dress when you are wearing it. Maybe it was my fabric choice.
The lines in the back are straight across.
The inside bodice is lined. I ran out of fabric (because this was for something else lol) and used white linen lol.
I *love* the shoulder.
Oh and a shoe pic lol.
(don't know why my polish looks bad. It doesn't look like that right now **looks down at toes**)
I took this for someone who wanted a closeup lol. These were SUPPOSED to be my bday shoes, but I ended up wearing something else lol. Glad to break them in tonight lol
There ya have it! Good to have a successful project after one that failed lol.
ebony/ 19.02.2011
Love the dress and the shoes! I always peep in on your blog and I have to say that you have been sewing your tail off!! I am glad it was a success.
Vonne/ 19.02.2011
Styling Adrienne ! From head to toe !!!
Love the colour, it suits you beautifully,the style is gorgeous and the shoes TDF !!!
TJ/ 20.02.2011
Very nice dress and shoes!
Kelly/ 20.02.2011
One of the things I love most about sewing is never having to say I can’t get a pair of shoes because I having nothing to wear them with. You look fabulous!
shannon/ 20.02.2011
So pretty! and the fit is outstanding. Glad you showed us the close-up of the bodice. I love the way it is put together.
NuJoi/ 20.02.2011
The dress and the shoes are awesome. Work it girl!
manecoarse/ 20.02.2011
That dress is really pretty. I love the shoulder action!!
sheila/ 20.02.2011
Gorgeous dress… you look fabulous and screaming to myself, was at Joann’s yesterday and totally passed over that pattern for something else.
Your shoes are fierce.
Nikki/ 20.02.2011
HOT dress. HOT shoes. ‘Nuff said.
Mama Violet/ 20.02.2011
Beautiful dress. I love the color and the bow.
Btw, I was hoping for a close up on the shoes too. They’re shaaarp!
Rachelle/ 20.02.2011
Wow. The dress is beautiful. What a bummer that the detail doesn’t show up and you know I love those shoes.
Aminat/ 20.02.2011
This is so beautifulllllllllllllll. Love the color and the style, and the shoe…..ITDF….Great job…Igotta make this dress too…
Vanessa/ 20.02.2011
This is such a beautiful dress on you! I too like the shoulder action, and am glad to see it looks as great on you as it does on the pattern envelope!
Lisa/ 20.02.2011
This looks just lovely on you and the colour is just fabulous. Great job.
Tanya/ 20.02.2011
Super cute and those shoes are TDF.
Alethia/ 20.02.2011
This dress has the WOW factor~ you did a superb job, I love it!
Kimberly/ 20.02.2011
Hey, I’m all caught up to date now! Thank you for allowing me to see some into your history and get to know you and your family.
Heather/ 20.02.2011
mmmmmmm mmmmmmm mmmmmm so very fabulous!
thoughtsofsoutherngal/ 20.02.2011
Love it!
Beth Conkwright/ 21.02.2011
Amazing dress. You look like a million dollars in that dress. I love the pattern. Bought it for the stash just to have it needed someday. Homerun.
Carla/ 21.02.2011
cute dress.. love the shoes *dies* we wear the same size right?
Victoria/ 21.02.2011
Love this Lady! You look phenomenal!!! That shade of pink is perfect and the shoes set it off. I love the shoulder treatment as well. I also have the same concern about the bodice design not being very visible when I make it as a formal gown. Either way–this dress still looks gorgeous!!!
Bunny/ 21.02.2011
Love the dress and def love the shoes!!!
narcissaqtpie/ 22.02.2011
Wow!!! You look super-GORG! Hubby must have been grinning wide with you on his arm, lol
Cas.../ 22.02.2011
You look very elegant. Those shoes are super hot! I wanna browse your closet! LOL!
Keep up the good work!
Tany/ 22.02.2011
It’s a SHOWSTOPPER!!!! WOW!!!!
robin/ 23.02.2011
LOVE the dress! I searched for a review just now on PR and was tickled to see that you had already made it, as I want to make it in a satin or taffeta for that Easter Seals Gala we go to every year (April 9th!) I’m thinking maybe a shinier fabric may show the seaming on the bodice more. Did it take a long time to make?
Cynthia/ 24.02.2011
Wow! Your dress looks so pretty, and you did such a good job on it.
Nik/ 24.02.2011
Give. me. those. shoes.
And that dress 😀
Nancy/ 06.03.2011
What a fabulous dress – I must make one!
Wanett/ 09.03.2011
I love this dress!!! I am all about the one shoulder look, but for some reason I don’t own a single pattern like this….
blanket/ 16.03.2011
Wooow… less than 100 comments!!… I have to take advantage of this and write my comment on your blog… ok… what should I write??… mmm, I don’t think my criminal history would help me gain your sympathy, uh?? haha… anyway, I just want you to know that I believe you’re a fabulous blogger and writer… so, thanks for that.. now I know I’m not a robot. well, this post is getting too long to be read, so i’ll stop now…
Charity Smith/ 04.06.2011
How tall are you. I am making this pattern for a petite lady who is 5’2″ and I’m having a hard time figuring out how much to reduce the width of each bodice piece. This fits you perfectly and knowing how tall you are might help me. Thanks! ~ Charity
Caeti/ 17.09.2011
Hello! Beautiful sewing job!
Can you tell me roughly how long it took to make this pattern? I’d really like to make the long version but only have a few days and some evenings to devote to it before the event takes place.
Thank you for your help, Lord bless! Caeti