While on a trip to Alabama I visited one of the largest thrift store EVER! It was a Wal-Mart at one time, now it's Harvest Thrift. It takes me and DD a good two hours to go through it. My favorite place to go to while in Alabama!
I purchased a bolt of knit fabric (still in the wrapper). Along the selvage edge it's marked for Jo-Anne's. It's a little thin but I think it will make a great muslin for knits.
I found a pattern that I think will work for the leopard print fall wardrobe fabric. I have the pattern it's just too big. I decided to give it a try and used the thrift store bolt fabric.
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| Simplicity 7243 Dress Pattern |
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| Simplicity 7243 Dress Pattern knit muslin |
The dress turned out GREAT! I only had to add 1/2" at the seam allowances of the hip area. I wore it to church last night and it was comfortable. The fabric is thin but it's always summer in Florida so I think I will get a lot of wear out of it!
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| Simplicity 7243 Dress Neck View |
I did not use the neck facing pieces in the pattern. I just turned the seam allowances in and used a double needle to stitch around the neck. I did the same thing on the hem and the sleeves.
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| Simplicity 7243 Dress Back View |
I also cut the back piece on the fold so I didn't have a back seam.
I'm cutting out the leopard/cheetah print fabric now. Wish me luck!
Until next time...............................
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