adult's clothing, sewing

Simplicity 1059

This is one of the patterns that I bought the last time that Spotlight had a three-for-not-a-lot-of-money sales on Simplicity patterns.  It’s super simple!

Simplicity 1059 in knit from Darn Cheap Fabrics $2 table

Simplicity 1059 is from  Simplicity’s Jiffy range.  It’s a reprint of a 1969 pattern (so not quite as old as me, but nearly).  As per their website: Features 2 or 3 main pattern pieces. Pattern includes V-neck dress with long sleeves, or sleeveless and optional sash or scarf.

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Oh, I do love that cover art!  I chose view A, the long sleeved option, which meant I was dealing with three pattern pieces – front, back, sleeve.  And at the last minute I decided to cut out the sash as well.

Simplicity 1059 in knit from Darn Cheap Fabrics $2 table

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As you can see there is no zip in the centre back of my dress.  I eliminated it as I chose to use a poly knit that was in stash (yes, originally from the Darn Cheap Fabrics $2 table). I wanted something that had a bit of drape to it.  The pattern envelope suggests batik, challis, cotton types, crepe, crepe back satin, linen types, sateen, satin.  All wovens.  Ah well, good thing that I like to break the rules every now and then.

Simplicity 1059 in knit from Darn Cheap Fabrics $2 table

Now, that neckline. As drafted, it’s low. VERY low. It opened up to the top of that blue/white stripe. Although I don’t mind a bit of cleavage, it was definitely nowhere near work appropriate as it was, so I hand-sewed it higher once the dress was finished. Keep that in mind if you decide to sew up this pattern!

Simplicity 1059 in knit from Darn Cheap Fabrics $2 table

Construction was mostly on the overlocker, and it was very quick to sew. The back shoulder darts provide a nice fit, as do the front shoulder pleats. From memory this was a size 14. I chopped heaps from the hemline – it was very long on me as drafted. Overall I think that this pattern really shows that a few pattern pieces can go a long way if they are drafted well and include details and shaping.

Simplicity 1059 in knit from Darn Cheap Fabrics $2 table