Simplicity

Small, medium or large This is a beautiful ankle-length caftan V. 1 with back zipper closing has high round neckline, kimono sleeves, front slit opening and novelty braid trim.  Ankle-length caftan V. 2 with back loop and button closing and “V” shaped neckline has yoke and skirt area gathered to midriff, and inside ties....
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Yesterday, I peeked out the front door and to my delight ALL OF THE SNOW has finally melted.  It’s been a long snowy winter here in Nebraska.  Record snowfalls.  Hopefully, we won’t get one of our infamous Spring winter storms in April or May.  Believe it.  It’s happened before.  That aside, there’s greenery popping...
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I few months ago I ran across Vogue 7528 and contemplated purchasing it.  For whatever reason, I didn’t and moved on.  Periodically, I’d check back and the pattern would still be there, until one day it wasn’t.   I immediately began searching for the pattern to see if it was for sell elsewhere.  I found the pattern on...
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Simplicity basic patterns came in all shapes and sizes.  Simplicity 5589, 5653 and 8868 are pictured.  Each pattern include  the Bonus Chart:  How to make a better fitted dress, and two contain the Tissue Chart:  How to Join Skirt to Bodice.  All of these patterns include a jewel neckline. Use a basic pattern to...
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