SIMPLICITY 9385 PATTERN REVIEW FOR MY ME MADE WARDROBE 2021. SEWING FALL CLOTHES

[@SconesAndTea]

You made an adorable top! It’s a very nice color on you. 👍🧵

[@SimplyDelilah]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@kikid4093]

I made this pattern in a sweater knit, view D without the mock neck. I absolutely love it, and it came together easily.

[@SimplyDelilah]

Wonderful!I would love to try it again in a sweater knit!

[@jacquelinemcgreevey]

I made this a few weeks ago. Yeah no instruction needed if ever made anything similar lol.. took about 2 hours. Love it and making more!

[@SimplyDelilah]

Yes I pretty much know what goes where on simple patterns

[@sonialorenzo9223]

I really appreciate the pattern review. It will be very helpful to me. Love how quick you make this reviews.

[@SimplyDelilah]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deebuettner8017]

I really like the way you did the sleeves. Beautiful top.

[@SimplyDelilah]

Thank you so much!

[@zainylainy1]

Girl, your getting me into so much trouble spending money! All my stuff is burgeoning out of my sewing room! Kidding aside, you look amazing in your new top!

[@SimplyDelilah]

I know! Sorry 😆 I can’t help but sew all the things!

[@silk_n_vintage_etc2643]

I had some liberty knit I was waiting for the right pattern for. I have know sewn it up using this pattern after watching you. Even though I reduced the width of the cuff it could do with more. I pleated the sleeve and added about 2 inches to the bodice. I love it. This is the second knit pattern I have copied from you.

[@SimplyDelilah]

not sure how i didn't see this comment...Glad I can inspire you! I really love this pattern but yes I agree...i think i could also add about 2" to the bodice.

[@daraharper2003]

You did an AWESOME job! BTW, look at the back of the pattern, the lengths are usually listed there. Happy Sewing!

[@SimplyDelilah]

Thank you! I didn’t think of that!

[@4snkhouse]

Love the shirt on you. Very informative review. I plan to make this top next and your review will help me plan ahead for the things I will be changing .

[@SimplyDelilah]

Glad it was helpful!

[@connienash3666]

This top looks really good on you. I do agree with you that the sleeves need to be shorter but otherwise it's a nice fit. The fabric is gorgeous but I haven't seen it at my JoAnn's store. I will look again at my next visit.

[@SimplyDelilah]

Thank you! I have such a small joanns..not a lot to choose from at my location.

[@lynnlynn2661]

BOO! Sewed this in Halloween fabric that looks like mummy wrappings with glow-in-the dark green eyes peeking out. It turned out great in view A that has poufy sleeves and then long tight wristbands that accentuate the mummy wrappings. This pattern is not just theatrical --> I love it overall & intend to make another top like this for every day wear.

[@SimplyDelilah]

i saw that fabric you describe at joanns..I bet it is so cute.. and yes I do love this pattern!

[@HomeCentsWithNell]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I like your hacks. I'm making view A now, all I have left to do is the hem. Next time, I'll try gathering the sleeves instead of making the pleats.

[@SimplyDelilah]

I think pleats add a nice look. ..they just seem to take longer although I would like to take the time to do them one of these days.

[@apositivethread8919]

Just bought this fabric. You look great in it and the style of the shirt with the band at the waist is super flattering on you.

[@SimplyDelilah]

Oh thank you!

[@CreativiteeByT]

Love your top!!! Your adjustments turned out awesome!! I plan to make this top and I've been worried about the band but I feel better now after watching this video because there's still space for the belly. .... I need lots of space. Thank you for sharing!!

[@SimplyDelilah]

no problem! thank you for watching 😊

[@kapuaholmes7540]

Hi Delilah: first wanna say that I absolutely LOVE all your reviews and tips. I made View A without the band and based on your review I sized down as well even on the cuffs (still loose,) but LOVE the top. Used a cotton jersey knit. Pattern came together super well! I followed a tip from another seamstress I follow on KZbin who suggested using starch spray (and ironing,) to keep the rolling of knit at bay and it totally works. Thanks again!

[@SimplyDelilah]

Thanks for sharing!! I'm so glad it worked out! yes I do love my shirt as well..oneo f my favorites.

[@kapuaholmes7540]

Thanks to you I cut the neck band narrow-er (?) and am so glad I did!

[@stonecrestquilt]

Another great review! Love your top, we are built the same too :) TY!

[@SimplyDelilah]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jacquelinemcgreevey]

Oh yes! I will lengthen the bodice next time as well.

[@SimplyDelilah]

Yes!! the first one i did was almost a crop top!

[@MeticulousShopper]

Did you size down? My usual size would've had 6 inches of ease around the bust, so I sized down 2 sizes. Hopefully it'll fit!

[@knottygnome]

I didn't realize that this top had pleats in the sleeves. now i might be able to justify that it's different enough from all of the other myriad sweater patterns that i already own to pick it up. thanks? LOL

[@SimplyDelilah]

Glad I could help! haha.

[@houseinnorthcarolina9439]

I find that double brushed poly is clingy. You might get a better fit if you use a mid to light weight jersey for this type of pattern. You also might consider taking the shoulder width in a bit. The shoulders look a bit wide on you. I like your videos. You do a nice job. Can you show us how you do gathering with a serger?

[@SimplyDelilah]

Thanks for the tips! I always like hearing what others say and how they view it. I put together this video that gives examples and shows how to use your serger for gathers! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ml7Zp5Wwhaupe68

[@litavasi3860]

You look really slim in your top!

[@SimplyDelilah]

Oh thank you!...Best comment ever 🙌

[@tammymasson2343]

I was working on view C today. My sleeves turned out too long and the short cuff was way too big. I will be ripping off the cuffs and redoing them. If they are snug enough the length will probably be fine and allow for more sleeve poof. I am 5’5” and added one inch to the bodice. My bust is a 39.5 and my waist is 34.5. I made a size 14 and feel like the size fits great in the bust and hem band at the high hip. I used a double brushed poly too. I’m going to love this top once I get it finished! I want to make the view A sleeves next time. Your top looks really gorgeous!

[@SimplyDelilah]

thank you! yeah we have about the same measurements because i'm 5 4" 40" bust so I could easily make a size 14 as well.

[@bonnieelia8791]

Just got the pattern for fall! Excited to make… I’m a tall gal may need to add more length than you did? Thank you for sharing!

[@SimplyDelilah]

Have fun! yes add some length if you are taller! and I do love this pattern, i think you will too!

[@cindylavallie]

Hi Delilah , I’m new to your channel. I watched your fall makes and love the dresses you made! You mention that you don’t follow the directions? I find McCall’s patterns hard to follow, I don’t always understand there directions so I avoid buying them......so short story long.......did you follow directions on the dresses you made? Thanks! Cindy in Canada.

[@SimplyDelilah]

If I can figure out what goes where then I don’t follow instructions because yeah they can be confusing! But I also stay away from complicated patterns like blazers and placket and button down shirts and collars.

[@jacquelinemcgreevey]

Lol I didn't pleat either.. just garhered

[@bethjohns6755]

I love your top but I have a question - do you find that DBP “clings” and gets staticky (if that’s a word) in the cold winter weather?

[@SimplyDelilah]

I haven’t noticed that yet…hopefully it doesn’t happen since you said something! 😂

[@angienorman5974]

I think pleating would be easier and a cute look. Also. Sleeve length is very up to each person. I have long arms and could have added more length to the pattern. It is not a flaw in the design.

[@SimplyDelilah]

Thanks for the tips! I didn't even consider that I might just have short arms.