On the blog! Learn how to sew velvet in our handy guide with tips and tricks for easy construction, plus suggestions of sewing patterns perfect for velvet.⁠ ⁠ We love #S9642 and #s9643 from our recent Simplicity release.⁠ ⁠ www.sewdirect.com/blog/how-to-sew-velvet-fabric/⁠ ⁠ #Simplicity9642 #Simplicity9643 #SimplicityPatterns #SimplicitySewingPatterns #ModernSewingPatterns ⁠ #curvysewing #plusSizeFashions #plusSizeSewing #PlusSizeSewingPatterns

Why didn't I look this cute on the day of graduation?! 😫😫🤦🏽‍♀️🙈🤣🤣🤣 Who am I kidding, I know exactly why 😆. I got the date for my nephew's graduation about 2 mths or so in advance but after my sewing high in May I kinda fell into a lull. I was also plagued with indecision. I decided on this gorgeous fabric pretty early but went back and forth on the pattern. I finally started working on this the day before the graduation. I used #S9643 for the main dress and #B6763 View B for the sleeves. This pattern came with cup sizes up to a DD which is a great start but not quite near the G/H cup that I need. I was short on time and did not want to fuss with an FBA, especially on a bodice style I had never done it before so I picked a size that would have enough ease at the bust and did a narrow shoulder adjustment. I also decided to add a kind of waistband section seen in a lot of dresses recently by just cutting the top off the skirt panels and adding seam allowances. I would have refined this a bit if I had time. I omitted the ruffle knowing I would have no time for gathers and just extended the skirt a few inches. The sleeve from B6763 only went up to a size 32W which fit but did not give enough flutter so I widened the sleeve. I chose a size 36W for S9643. I did a quick muslin of the bodice and the sleeve and sprayed my fabric with a stiffener to make it easier to cut out the flowy rayon fabric. I think it worked out ok in the moment but it was hard to spray 4 yrds of fabric. Some areas did not get enough and some got too much. Some areas are still stiff, but not enough to ruin the drape. I started the actual sewing of the final fabric on the day of the graduation and finished about an hour before it was due to start 🙈. I had to cut some corners mainly the hemming. I did a rolled hem on the skirt and the sleeves which I want to go back and fix. Hoping to get the neckline to lay better and be less revealing when seated. I am just happy I had something to wear at the end because I didn't really have a backup plan 😬😅. Hopefully, I can tweak the little issues and soon because I think this dress is going to look great with boots for fall.

Create your dream Autumn wardrobe with the Simplicity half price sale!⁠ ⁠ We've chosen a few of our favourite designs from collections past and new that are great to sew in September. All of these designs can be layered and sewn in a variety of fabrics to keep you cosy but elegant. ⁠ ⁠ Which one is your favourite? ⁠ ⁠ Shop all of these patterns with 50% off now...https://www.sewdirect.com/brand/simplicity/⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #S3002 #S9747 #S9821 #S9644 #S9643 #S9639 #S3001 #SimplicityPatterns #SimplicitySewingPatterns #ModernSewingPatterns ⁠ #curvysewing #plusSizeFashions #plusSizeSewing #PlusSizeSewingPatterns

Plus size patterns showcase!⁠ Here are just some of our favourite patterns that fit up to a 56 inch hip and some up to a 62 inch hip. The majority of the Know Me pattern range have an extended size range up to a size 38 too. ⁠ Pretty dresses, trendy jumpsuits and cute blouses. We also have some gorgeous plus size swimwear styles and activewear patterns on our website. ⁠ ⁠ #m8362 #m8209 #m8215 #m8146 # s9476 #m8243 #s9643 #m8255 #m8211 ⁠ ⁠ https://www.sewdirect.com/product-category/collections/womens-and-plus-sizes/⁠ ⁠ Please be aware some of the Simplicity, McCall's and Butterick patterns have different pattern numbers to cover the four size packs but all pattern numbers shown on this image will take you to the plus size package. ⁠ ⁠ (Image descriptions -a montage of garment illustrations is shown with their pattern numbers alongside them) ⁠ ⁠ #curvysewing #plusSizeFashions #plusSizeSewing #PlusSizeSewingPatterns

June was not a particularly prolific month. I was just not feeling up to sewing even though I had a specific project to finish that month, my dress for my nephew's graduation. I procrastinated horribly but managed to get it done. First up was finishing up my button-up top #s9708 but the majority of the sewing was done in May. I sewed up #s9643 with a few mods to wear to the graduation and that was a wrap for June. #s9707 #s9642 #PlusSizeSewist #PlusSizeSewing #Handmade #MeMade #POCWhoSews #Sewing #ISewMyOwnClothes #CurvySewingCollective #IMakeMyOwnClothes #SewingMyStash

The #s9642 pattern has been super popular and we can see why! It is half price in the Simplicity sale for the rest of the week so if you haven't got your copy yet now is the perfect time.⁠ ⁠ @macycamile has sewn a stunning version in velvet. The fit of this dress is really special and it has adorable details like the puff sleeve and ruffle!⁠ ⁠ This pattern also comes in a plus size range with #s9643 and they all feature different cup size options so it's even easier to get the perfect fit. ⁠ ⁠ Order your half price pattern here...⁠ https://www.sewdirect.com/product/simplicity-s9642/⁠ ⁠ (Image descriptions - Macy wears her new handmade dress in a beautiful blue floral velvet fabric. The dress length sits above her knee and it features adorable puff sleeves too) ⁠ ⁠ #Simplicity9642 #SimplicityPatterns #SimplicitySewingPatterns #ModernSewingPatterns

#S9643 نرخ / 26 الف قیاسات/ M-2XL 🩷*🩷*🩷*🩷*🩷*🩷*🩷*🩷*🩷*🩷*🩷*🩷 ‎‏‎‏‎توصيل متوفر لكل محافظات العراق 🚕 ‎‏‎‏‎مدة التوصيل خلال ١٥ الى ٣٠⏱️

Festive sewing inspiration from Simplicity! ⁠ ⁠ Some of our favourite patterns in red and gold for Christmas! Who has some time off this holiday season to sew? Let us know you're cosy sewing plans.⁠ ⁠ Shop all of these patterns here...⁠ https://www.sewdirect.com/simplicity/⁠ ⁠ (image description - image shows a montage of pattern illustrations in festive red and gold colours! Pattern numbers are shown below illustrations) ⁠ ⁠ #S9743 #S8926 #S9820 #S9546 #S9451 #S9643 #S9682 #S9260 #S9704 #SimplicityPatterns #SimplicitySewingPatterns #ModernSewingPatterns

25: French Crepe Tie front Dress #memademay ✅ Can’t make enough of this design 🥰 Similar to @simplicitymccallsuk S9643 without bottom frills and longer length 🌼 French Viscose Crepe from Ebay 🌼 Self drafted pattern as it was out of stock when I needed (I do own 1 now and will soon make a summer wear) 🌼 Added front bow where the bust join is #memade #memademay #memadeeveryday #sew #sewing #sewingbee #sewingproject #sewinglove #handmade #handmadefashion #dresspattern #s9643 #simplicity #simplicitypatterns