tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360773323117018798.post4743275961189850216..comments2023-08-19T09:14:18.040-04:00Comments on Pandora Sews Plus Size Clothes: A Throw Back to My Youth - Simplicity 3799 and Butterick 6071Alicia @ Pandora Sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08323686857486398255noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360773323117018798.post-59204774206286104282015-05-16T20:23:27.999-04:002015-05-16T20:23:27.999-04:00Thanks, Mother! It will get warm there soon, too....Thanks, Mother! It will get warm there soon, too. I was starting to wonder if this was the Winter that would never end, but now it seems we have gone straight from Winter to Summer with very little Spring in between!Alicia @ Pandora Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08323686857486398255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360773323117018798.post-36363933388153111812015-05-16T04:44:16.650-04:002015-05-16T04:44:16.650-04:00That is a great outfit. I especially love your fab...That is a great outfit. I especially love your fabric choices. The top fabric looks lovely and cool and the shorts fabric is such a lovely colour. Makes me long for Summer. Still jumper weather here. :) xxMother of Reinventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409826036412353940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360773323117018798.post-55936337538638951352015-05-15T13:50:38.770-04:002015-05-15T13:50:38.770-04:00Thanks, Michelle! I did not add bra strap keepers...Thanks, Michelle! I did not add bra strap keepers, and I don't mind you asking at all. I have one bra that works with this type of shirt (in truth a strapless bra would work too and I do have one of those as well). I also make S1884 which is a similar design but v-neck. I find what is best to do to get full coverage is to make the yoke and put it on in the mirror, then take the body of the shirt and put it on and pin it in place to get the coverage the way you want it. Everyone wears different style bras, but if you use that method, you should be able to get the coverage you desire by adjusting the insertion point for the armscye to the yoke.Alicia @ Pandora Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08323686857486398255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360773323117018798.post-38407347068429267562015-05-15T13:42:00.733-04:002015-05-15T13:42:00.733-04:00Thanks, Robin! It takes me back to the days of bu...Thanks, Robin! It takes me back to the days of burning my legs on metal slides, real lawn darts, and drinking out of the garden hose and thinking it was the best water! Ha! Glad it doesn't seem too kiddish.Alicia @ Pandora Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08323686857486398255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360773323117018798.post-49179275855673406832015-05-15T13:25:52.041-04:002015-05-15T13:25:52.041-04:00Very cute outfit! If you don't mind me asking...Very cute outfit! If you don't mind me asking, did you add bra strap keepers to that top to make it more bra-friendly? I've shied away from that style of neckline in the past because of the bra strap issue but was wondering if you'd found a workaround.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940774293224434567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360773323117018798.post-91420077574955558642015-05-15T11:11:43.690-04:002015-05-15T11:11:43.690-04:00I love it--and yes it reminds me of the short sets...I love it--and yes it reminds me of the short sets I used to wear as a kid. It doesn't look kiddish though. Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11688809657787883372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360773323117018798.post-80848375296438738792015-05-15T10:36:57.314-04:002015-05-15T10:36:57.314-04:00I know, we never see anyone sewing curvy shorts! ...I know, we never see anyone sewing curvy shorts! Gardening is one of my other passions, and I totally understand about not wearing a dress when you are playing in the dirt. As for this shirt, I only have one bra that works with it, I plan on redrafting the yoke/neckline a bit so that I don't have to worry about that when I make it again.Alicia @ Pandora Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08323686857486398255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360773323117018798.post-59449806836420865102015-05-15T10:34:02.643-04:002015-05-15T10:34:02.643-04:00Thanks, Candice! I hopped over to your blog and c...Thanks, Candice! I hopped over to your blog and can't help but wonder why you haven't been on my radar. Adding you to the blog roll. That maxi dress you recently made is fabulous!!!Alicia @ Pandora Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08323686857486398255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360773323117018798.post-8730455586903797042015-05-15T10:28:35.612-04:002015-05-15T10:28:35.612-04:00Thanks, Manju! I was a little worried it was too ...Thanks, Manju! I was a little worried it was too juvenile, but I like it and I guess that is what matters most. I am LOVING those printed trousers you just made. They look sophisticated yet comfy!Alicia @ Pandora Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08323686857486398255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360773323117018798.post-48422762133690075862015-05-15T10:26:56.757-04:002015-05-15T10:26:56.757-04:00Andie, that is a great way to celebrate Victoria D...Andie, that is a great way to celebrate Victoria Day! I wish I could find some peeps around here to have a sewing meetup with.<br /><br />You should do the shorts! It's a good challenge, and sometimes a gal needs something other than skirts and dresses.Alicia @ Pandora Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08323686857486398255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360773323117018798.post-21469938724926460522015-05-15T10:03:25.422-04:002015-05-15T10:03:25.422-04:00I'm so glad to see curvy shorts! I wear shorts...I'm so glad to see curvy shorts! I wear shorts every day in summer... gardening in a dress is a bad idea! I really like your outfit, but I can't wear tops that don't cover bra straps... I couldn't when I was 10, actually.splendidcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283564508244074073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360773323117018798.post-24329525170684435122015-05-15T09:52:07.175-04:002015-05-15T09:52:07.175-04:00Very cute outfit! Very cute outfit! Candice https://www.blogger.com/profile/10815099534128416474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360773323117018798.post-22568817158697594152015-05-15T08:32:59.810-04:002015-05-15T08:32:59.810-04:00Very cute look on you and the fabrics look lovely ...Very cute look on you and the fabrics look lovely and summery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360773323117018798.post-35659593760818027852015-05-15T08:27:03.154-04:002015-05-15T08:27:03.154-04:00Love the outfit, Alicia! It's so summery and w...Love the outfit, Alicia! It's so summery and wonderful! :) It's Victoria Day weekend and I am celebrating with a sewing meetup and a sewing date. LOL. Sewing all weekend. :)<br /><br />I might take you up on the shorts challenge. I've been thinking about sewing up a pair of shorts. This is very out of the ordinary for me, because I just wear dresses!Andie W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01497388464425819791noreply@blogger.com