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Pattern Adventures: Review of Simplicity Pattern 1360

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simplicity 1360 back pattern

simplicity pattern 1360 detail

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I’m over halfway through my pregnancy and am really running out of clothes to wear.  My mother had picked up this pattern to use to make a dress for my sister during her pregnancy, and she lovingly passed it on to me.  I’m not usually one for following pre-made patterns, but thought, why not give it a try?  So here goes nothing!  Read along for my latest jaunt into Pattern Adventures: Review of Simplicity’s 1360.

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DIY – The Comfy, Cozy Sweaterdress Tutorial

The back of the comfy cozy sweaterdress tutorial.

Detail of the front pockets

Brrr!!! This was a cold, windy day!

Brrr!!! This was a cold, windy day!

I love to dress up, but must say that I have a hard time when it’s cold out.  So, for my winter wardrobe, I decided to make this comfy and cozy sweaterdress with long sleeves and an elastic waistband.  To add to the comfort factor, I added front pockets, because, honestly, who doesn’t love a dress with pockets?  Now onto our comfy, cozy sweatdress tutorial!

You can also make a summer version of this dress using my Striped Summer Dress Tutorial.

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