So you know I was soooo excited when I found out that Simplicity had re-issued one of their 60's mod shift dresses...and you know that I bought it with a quickness. You also know that when it arrived and I read the instructions for the newly reissued pattern, I was disappointed. Boy has this been one up and down roller coaster ride for a pattern!Well last week, the original Simplicity pattern landed in my mailbox thanks to Lanetz Living!
I am now the proud owner of Simplicity 7250, the original version of Simplicity 3559. And I was right, the double-sided one page instruction sheet has a different construction sequence than the re-issue.
Original instruction sheet
Re-issue instruction sheet
I'm going to make my version using the re-issued pattern but working from the original instruction sheet! Yes!!!
I'm pretty sure I have that vintage pattern in my collection from my mother. Gotta go look! Have fun with this one.
ReplyDeleteGirl you are a real seamstress! No kidding!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to following you in this journey. Please keep us apprised of the differences you spot along the way. I really want to see how the differences will affect the final garment and if they could be used to improve the finish of other garments.
ReplyDeleteyou sound so excited, can't wait to see the finished dress
ReplyDeleteKewl! I have that reissue myself so it will be interesting to see you how you progress using the old method with the new pattern.
ReplyDeleteooh I'm interested to see how these differ! I hope you'll document the old construction order here so anyone with the new pattern can follow along at home...
ReplyDeleteGood score...I think I have that pattern too (the vintage one) I'll have to go digging now! Can't wait to see your progress. Mary
ReplyDeleteAnd just how often does life turn out this perfectly? Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful plan to me. Can't wait to see the finished product. I wonder if shortcuts were used in the re-issued pattern or if the instructions are totally different.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the finished product because I have looking at this pattern for a long time. HURRY!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYay, I'm so glad you found the original! (Not least because I have a bit of a crush on this pattern myself, and can now stalk it on ebay..!)
ReplyDeleteI'll be watching and reading.
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