[309]Sewing|Pattern Review MiMiG Simplicity 8084

[@ashleymainmakes]

I was just trying to make this and I had the exact same issues with the placket! My button holes ended up on the wrong part too. I did interface the left placket after I figured that out. I think next time I would just make both sides like the left and just do a regular placket where you see the buttons. I also made mine out of a linen/rayon blend which I think was too heavy as well and had the same issue turning the drawstring. I think this needs to be made of something very light to look like hers in the photo. I will definately give this another go, maybe even just in shirt form. Thank you for reviewing this! Glad I am not alone in the struggle

[@SewNaturalDane]

Ashley, I LOVE your idea of having both plackets mades like the left one. That makes so much more sense. I actually wouldn't mind the buttons showing. Great idea!! I'll pin this comment.

[@lilolmecj]

Ashley T that placket! I never have done one with the interfacing done that way. I just did a review on my channel if you want to check it out.

[@marymary5494]

Thank you. Dress looks fabulous on you. 👌

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks so much!

[@Missegyptlatesha]

You did a great job putting this dress together 😘

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thank you! 😊

[@GNeuble]

This is why I love just sewing for myself! Errors are ok for me.....but ma'am this looks so beautiful (insert SWOOON.) It was really a joy watching your sew in 30 clips and wow.....I need to find that fabric. Just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks so much Gretchen, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@underthepresserfoot218]

Such a nice look on you. I agree that the shorter version would look great in a lighter weight drapey beautiful print. You could even wear it as a layering piece and leave open or partially open. Nice work!!

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks so much, thank you for watching.

[@Penguinandpear]

This outfit looks amazing on you Natieda. I always feel long outfits dont do anything for my figure unless I break it up with a belt but on you I love this!! I can really see the weightloss feels great doesnt it! I dont sew many big 4 but do have a couple of Mimi G patterns so was interested to see. I made the mans shirt in her pattern and ended up messing up the sleeve placket (and resorting to short sleeves) because I was following the sewalong but it was so blown out with lighting that I couldnt see the details they were talking about. Anyway, I love to watch your reviews as we are similar in size and you give such good info so thanks for sharing x

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks so much Claire, glad you found it helpful. I think with the drawstring, it really helps with breaking up the design a bit so it doesn't look like I'm wearing a big sheet - LOL! Thanks so much for watching.

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Natieda, your dress looked fantastic on you and you look amazing in it 💕😁. Loving your confused little green Man 😂. The fabric was spot on for that dress and I bet that you wear it a lot...a real staple in your wardrobe I would think 👌😁💝😘

[@SewNaturalDane]

Hahaha thanks Sally! Yes, I will get TON of wear out of this and I love that about this piece. Thanks so much for watching.

[@crumpetsteaandsewing]

Hi Natieda! I'm just amazed at how well this turned out! This is just so beautiful! You look good! I can see your weight loss! Congrats! Thank you so much for participating! It was fun watching you on IG all week! I'm impressed at how you overcame the obstacles with this pattern. Excellent work!

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks so much Teameaka, the challenge was a good one. Any excuse to dig into this pattern stash of mine. Thanks so much for following along on stories.

[@donnawilliams778]

Truly enjoyed your review. first time on your channel.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Welcome Donna to the channel and thank you! Thanks so much for watching.

[@SewlocaMelissa]

It’s turned out really good! I enjoyed your review because some patterns just have surprises and it’s like what? Wait, what? How? Watches video. Wait what about this step! Waiiiiit!!!! 😂🙃

[@SewNaturalDane]

Hahahah, exactly and that's exactly how I was thinking. Thanks so much for watching.

[@thelliandesigns6566]

Thanks for sharing. I made this last year and I also had issues with the placket mainly because my fabric was slippery and I didn't cut them very straight because of being in a hurry--sewing for a cruise vacation. Anyway, the right placket folds over to cover the buttons when buttoned. In other words, it is more like a flap. That's how you would have been able to easily button. I wished that I could post a pic to better show you--I'm visual as well. I really do love the pattern. If I make it again, I will do a bust adjustment so that the placket doesn't gap . I ended up pinning it down strategically .

[@SewNaturalDane]

You know that's what I was thinking, but it probably didn't turn out the way it should have since I had so many issues with the placket. I do want to try the shorter version in a more drapey fabric. Thanks so much for watching.

[@ANotiontoSew]

That's such a pretty dress, Nateida! Great choice of fabric for the dress.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thank you Pam!

[@kscheuerman5378]

It was smart of you to make the smaller size & it looks so good on you! I love your fabric. This is only a suggestion.......A)sew down front of skirt (with matching blue thread) at bottom of waist casing down as far to the hem as you like & also in the placket starting at the top at neck or only in areas between buttonholes starting well under one buttonhole & stopping well above the next to give you as much room needed to button up with ease B)Instead of sewing in these areas use the heat bond in the ways I described I always look forward to your videos, thanks so much! God Bless.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks so much K! Actually, I didn't want to do matching thread on this piece. You probably didn't see my last video, but I purposefully chose orange with orange buttons to give it some contrast. I LOVE heat bond, this stuff is so useful for areas as you mentioned that you don't want to sew. Thanks so much for watching.

[@jeanwalker3204]

Happy mother's day

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thank you!

[@perujive]

The dress is looking wonderful- thank you for a great review.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks so much Anke

[@barbaramobley8845]

Love the drape of that fabric! Congrats on your weight loss. Keep up the good work!

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks so much Barbara, I appreciate it.

[@lilolmecj]

I finally put up my review of this pattern, if you would like to watch.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Hi Carole, just subbed, gonna be sure to watch it soon. I am definitely interested in hearing your thoughts.

[@Peppermintmocha13]

I have been wanting to make this, and have been at a standstill. Sewing the buttons and just adjusting the fit scares me. Great job and congrats on making awesome changes.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Hey lady, oh you will be FINE. Hopefully our machine is great with buttons. Once those are in you are good to go! Thanks so much for watching La-Kia

[@Mellie726]

I love this blue dress, it looks so great on you, and it is so smart looking plus blue is my favorite color. I would definitely make this again.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Yep, definitely making it again, it feels really good to wear and I LOVE the drawstring.

[@TaDarling1]

Regarding the placket interfacing, the left placket pattern piece showed an area that read 'line for interfacing' but the right placket pattern piece did not. However in her video, Mimi G interfaced the right one (obviously because the buttonholes were being sewn on that one) but she didn't interface the left one. This initially caused me a lot of confusion and I ended up interfacing both placket pieces just in case.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks for bringing that up, I haven't revisited this one yet, but that's good to know. Thanks for watching.

[@StayStitching]

That was an odyssey, wasn't it? At any rate, the dress turned out beautifully, and it will continue to work well as you lose weight. Great choice!

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks so much, I really want to try the shorter version, but may pass on the whole hidden placket piece and do a regular button placket - LOL

[@myralorraine]

Great dress Nateida! I love that fabric it does look like a silky denim dress! I hear you about that button placket...I made one item with a placket and don’t like trying to button it either...it is weird! And I love, love, love your idea of using the “heat n bond” on the collar stand, marvelous idea! BTW, you’re Dune tank is in a gorgeous print! I love it! Did you show it in another video before?

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thank you Myra! Yep, the Dune tank was featured in a video when Valentine & Stitch was still around, so that was maybe over a year ago. Ok, GOOD it wasn't just me with the hidden placket. I was like "HUH, WHAT IS THIS". Next time, I will do my right placket just like the left placket, just like one of my subbies mentioned, I don't mind my buttons showing. Thanks for watching.

[@margable3141]

I have had this pattern for a year now. Thanks for the review. I will try to follow your lead. Good to know i wont have to alter it because of all the ease built in. I was hoping that would be the case.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Marg, yes the extra ease really does help, glad you found it useful.

[@stellaunger8568]

Thanks for that review, I’m going to make this pattern now, this is very much my style. Love your videos, I’m always happy to see when you post a new one. Follower from Oregon 😊🌺

[@SewNaturalDane]

Hello Stella from Oregon, thank you so much for tuning in and I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@MariaColon879]

Great job!

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thank you Maria!

[@ZennaDonna]

Thanks for the pattern review, very helpful!

[@SewNaturalDane]

Zenna, so happy you found it helpful.

[@aishasamuelwalsh6469]

I made this dress and I can say the placket is a brain burster although i watched the video all through and I found it was weird...but I like the dress and I will wear it because aftet putting all that effort into a garment I always say ur mistakes will only show to the public if you tell them....but it looked great on you

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks so much Aisha, I appreciate it. Thanks for watching.

[@susanashworth7568]

Your fabric has an incredible sheen. Great choice.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks so much.

[@Bunnymommyx4]

Love that dress on you! You look great!

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks so much Kathryn and thanks for watching.

[@ysenia2884]

This looks good. The instructions for the tab pieces were up under the piece on the tissue paper before you cut out. The video explained the pieces.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks so much, Hmmm, I didn't see that but that's okay, it turned out fine in the end. There were a few other reviews I read that had the same issue. I do want to do the shorter version one day though. Thanks for watching.

[@lilolmecj]

I have cut this out and I think I will start it tomorrow. I can see how you got confused with the front bands. I did a quick read through, and tomorrow I will need to study it more carefully. I am making the shorter version with side slits, to be worn over leggings.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Carole, you'll probably get on with it better than I did. From reviews I've seen, I hadn't seen anyone mention the trickiness of the bands and collar.

[@rumbil.kawadza7480]

Your dress came out so well. It really suits you. I have just cut this out and just waiting for a chance to get started. I feel like lining the skirt part because the rayon I am using is quite light weight.... I am now re-thinking that just because it will be the most significant sized project in a while... Wearable muslin loading 😬 Thank you for the informative video 😊

[@SewNaturalDane]

So happy you found it useful. Once you make your wearable muslin you'll know exactly the changes you'll need to make for your lighter weight fabric. Thanks so much for watching.

[@celestineweathers5137]

I have a book entitled"Sewing for Plus Sizes, Design, Fit, and Construction for Ample Apparel" by Barbara Deckert published in 1999 by Taunton Books & Videos. Found it at an Estate Sale. I have found it very informative. You may have it. It covers lots of areas of sewing. I don't know if it's still in print.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Never heard of that book Celestine, sounds like a great resource. Will have to research that one.

[@janiedavis9857]

Hey did you look at Mimi g tutorial for this dress? It may have answered some of the parts you were questioning. I love the dress I think I have and now I want to sew it. Janie

[@SewNaturalDane]

Hi Janie thanks so much! I did watch the video and it didn't address of placket issue I was having, nor did the instructions. Thanks so much for watching.

[@yvonnefowler1168]

this dress look really good on you

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thank you Yvonne!

[@melanied6777]

The dress looks great. Are you online or social media talking about your weight loss journey?

[@SewNaturalDane]

Hey Melanie thanks so much, actually I owe a video here about my progress, but I'm waiting to I meet my first personal goal. I haven't been the most consistent on my journey, but I have been more consistent the past 2 months. Soon as I hit my first personal milestone, I'll do a video here.

[@Ariel-tl3ge]

thank you for the video, but my problem also is, how do I know where to place the buttonhole guide? I mean how high to begin on the front piece? I can't see any markings...

[@SewNaturalDane]

Hey there, I usually do not use the the buttonhole guide that comes with patterns. I mark where I want the buttons to be placed, based on where I like buttons to hit on my body. Hope that helps and thanks so much for watching.

[@lilolmecj]

Thank you for this review, as I mentioned before I bought it and will be sewing it for my daughter. I completely agree on lining the yoke! I had not looked closely enough to know it has a drawstring, which is a nice modern touch. Your dress turned out really pretty. How about using a coordinating yellow paracord drawstring? I will be making the shorter version.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks so much Carole, glad you found it use. No, I wanted to keep the drawstring the same fabric as the dress for this version.

[@peachesc8700]

Great video

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thank you,

[@marybeell7524]

Wow, girl! Congrats on your weight loss! You are looking good. I enjoyed your review. I'm curious, how do we find specific pattern reviews? I've looked for some of my patterns but have only found one.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks so much Mary! go to www.patternreview.com you can enter a pattern number and reviews will pop up. You can also google the pattern number to see if someone did a separate blog post about it as well. Hope that helps.

[@jeanwalker3204]

Thank you

[@tinag189]

Great job! Perfect dress for spring and summer.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thank you Tina and I will get a ton of wear out of this one!

[@tishacalderon2011]

Where are the pics of the dress worn?

[@SewNaturalDane]

Hi Letty, not sure I understand, there are pictures throughout the video.

[@nanastevens4094]

Looks lovely. That fabric looks so luxurious. Do you find that tencel wrinkles badly? Happy Mother's Day.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Oh my gosh YES, it does wrinkle easily, but it doesn't look messy if that makes sense - LOL!

[@ashlymcmahon687]

Craftsy.com offers a paid class by Susie 4 pattern blocking

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thanks Ashly, they sure do. I've talked about that in one of my other videos. There's several classes on Craftsy actually.