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Monday, September 22, 2014

Simplicity 7243 Again Black & Print

I had to make the Simplicity 7243 again in a color block type print and solid mix.  I really like how this one turned out.  I let the sleeved come right above the elbow and I turned under the neck edge and used a twin needle.  I broke the twin needle while working on one of the sleeves so the other sleeve I had to use two rows of stitching.  It was so much easier than using the twin needle.  It has a mind of it's own!

Simplicity 7243 Ponte Knit Princess Seam Dress www.sewplus.blogspot.com
Simplicity 7243 Ponte Knit Princess Seam Dress-Front View

Simplicity 7243 Ponte Knit Princess Seam Dress www.sewplus.blogspot.com
Simplicity 7243 Ponte Knit Princess Seam Dress-Side View
I took this picture before I hemmed the sleeves.  I had to move it around a bit to find where I thought it was comfortable.

Simplicity 7243 Ponte Knit Princess Seam Dress www.sewplus.blogspot.com
Simplicity 7243 Ponte Knit Princess Seam Dress-Back View
This was my first time sewing with ponte knit.  I L-O-V-E-D it.  I had to go back to FabricMart and get more!  It was so easy to sew and the stretch was forgiving.  I took the seam allowance off my pattern to make up for it being a woven pattern and I used knit fabric.  Worked out perfect!

I've sewn a few more nursing tops for my sister in law, and I still trying to get to the rest of the fall wardrobe fabric.  I also have to make a cheerleader outfit for a friends' little girl.  Never enough hours!

Until next time.........................


Bonnie

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