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Made By A Fabricista: YouTube Edition Dee & Dory

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Dee:

For this Fabricista make, Butterick See & Sew 5676, from 1998, was the pattern of choice.  I wanted to try and update this style by adding an exposed zipper in the front  instead of the normal in seam zipper. I used a gold jacket zipper exposing the zipper teeth. I think that simple change made an amazing difference in the look of jumper.  Goal achieved!

As to pattern alterations, the above waist is in the size 12 graduating to a size 16 from the waist to the hem.  An extra 3 inches was added to the hem line to achieve the desired length.

Seen here with a classic thrifted white front button blouse, but would look equally good with a cream or black turtleneck. Or even a cream or black blouse!

The fabrics is a plaid polyester wool blend fabric. Easy to work with and no itch to the fabric. Wonderful! Thank you Fabric Mart!



Dory:

This beautiful Rayon Challis was such an easy fabric to work with and looks very elegant made into a Top and Skirt. I love the print with floral and some script.  The colors in the fabric make it very versatile to wear with other items in the same color family. 

I used Simplicity 3138 view C for the skirt, in a size 18 with a godet.  It has a very nice waistband and a 7” back zipper.   I also used Fabric Mart's lightweight interfacing on the waistband.  I topped it off with a really cute 1984 Kwik Sew pattern View C top that I made without the pockets.  This was a very simple pattern and used 1/4” seams everywhere! The neckline called for turning it in 1/8” and then another 1/8” of sewing it down.  Yikes!  But it turned out great.  I think that’s because the fabric was so lovely to work with. 

Older patterns can look great when you use the right fabrics.  

Thank you for another beautiful print fabric!




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DEE & DORY  |  designdreamers

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2026 at 6:19 PM

    Jumpers are a great garment to sew and wear. They present a pulled together look with out the formality of an actual dress. I like it.

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  2. AnonymousApril 13, 2026 at 8:14 AM

    These are fun! They would work well for spring transition outfits, too.

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