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   woodruff | Aug 17, 2006 12:57am | #1

   I shared your opinion about Simplicity until the last year or so. Since then, Simplicity appears to have been paying attention to the sewing websites and to feedback from their customers. For example, I sent in comments about a pattern and got a fast response, and they had a couple of reps participate in a live discussions at patternreview.com

   The Threads pants have gotten good reviews at this same site (it appears that at least some of the new pants have a crotch curve more like Burda's excellent model), as have the jackets with various cup size options. Occasionally, there's still a clunker in the reviews, but it's rarer than it used to be, I think.

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   Ckbklady | Aug 17, 2006 01:43am | #2

   Ah, that's interesting. I bet Threads involvement helped Simplicity pull it together. Thanks for the encouraging report - I will go browse their site and make a list of 10 patterns to get during the sale.

   :) Mary

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   Teaf5 | Aug 20, 2006 04:21am | #3

   I absolutely adore the Simplicity Threads v-neck blouse pattern, which I've made in drapey rayon, a tropical print cotton, and even a spring seersucker with equal success.  The sleeve fit especially well, although I took out some of the fullness across the chest (a normal change for me).

   The instruction sheets for the Threads patterns are wonderful, too, teaching this long-time sewer  a few new tricks and reminding new sewers about important steps.  I always check new patterns against old, well-fitting ones or against current RTW that fits well, and the Threads patterns have needed minimal adjustment.

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   drdeez | Aug 21, 2006 02:34am | #4

   Hi, Teaf5. What is number of the simplicity v neck blouse. I'm always looking for a pattern that someone has had success with.

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   Teaf5 | Aug 23, 2006 04:21am | #5

   The Threads blouse is Simplicity 4586, and it is very flattering on my maturing body once I make the shoulder a little narrower by folding out 1/2" front and back.  I also made the tie separate instead of attaching it to the collar as directed, just for active days that I might not want to wear it.  The hip length is good for my short torso, but a longer hem would work, too; I especially like the fit of the sleeves, which are the best of any pattern I've had lately!

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   almost | Aug 23, 2006 07:45am | #6

   Check out Patternreview.com to look at some of the patterns after sewers have made the garments and they give the comments.

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   paulette | Aug 23, 2006 08:27pm | #7

   Just have to mention that I've made 2 of these in seersucker and they have become favorites.  One thing which I did was make small vents on each side so that I could wear the blouse out.  Since I prefer  sleeveless( I live in Fl.), I'm still trying to get the armhole sizing correct..but I'll get there. When I made it according to the pattern size I got a little gap but after I did an adjustment it was a little too tight. BTW, Joann's have Simplicity patterns on sale this Fri-Sun for $1.

   This was my first Threads pattern and I am looking forward to purchasing more.

    

    

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   mem | Aug 24, 2006 06:02am | #8

   have a look on pattern review .com

    

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   AmberE | Aug 26, 2006 12:13am | #9

   I may be very biased on this ;-)---but I think that Simplicity has done some great work with the Threads lines and I know that the Threads are among their best sellers. The Simplicity team is just awesome and we are working together on some exciting new patterns in the future...so stay posted!

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   Ckbklady | Aug 26, 2006 06:56am | #10

   I shall indeed stay posted, and in the meantime I shall go clean my local JoAnn Fabrics out of all of the Threads patterns.

   Thanks!

   :) Mary

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   AmberE | Aug 28, 2006 04:43pm | #11

   Sounds good! :-)