{"id":5155,"date":"2013-09-03T06:00:24","date_gmt":"2013-09-03T11:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=5155"},"modified":"2015-12-26T15:48:46","modified_gmt":"2015-12-26T20:48:46","slug":"simplicity-amazing-fit-2217","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/simplicity-amazing-fit-2217\/","title":{"rendered":"Simplicity Amazing Fit &#8211; 2217 &#8211; fit for a wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you tried any of the <strong>Simplicity Amazing Fit<\/strong> patterns? \u00a0I made a great dress with Simplicity 2217.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5168\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5168\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5168 lazyload\" alt=\"Simplicity Amazing Fit dress 2217.  Pattern review from So Sew Easy.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/2217.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"431\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/2217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/2217-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/2217-104x150.jpg 104w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/431;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5168\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5168 \" alt=\"Simplicity Amazing Fit dress 2217.  Pattern review from So Sew Easy.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/2217.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/2217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/2217-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/2217-104x150.jpg 104w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-5168\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pattern envelope courtesy of Simplicity<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This post is a departure from my normal writing. \u00a0I usually make up something, persuade my reluctant photographer\/husband to take a few snaps in the garden and stand awkwardly in a totally out of place kind of style. \u00a0But today we get to see a dress in action. \u00a0In its natural setting and environment, in the wild. Worn and enjoyed as it should be&#8230;see, I do occasionally leave the house!<\/p>\n<p>A couple of our friends were getting married this year, a lovely and handsome couple, Travis and Alaina. And being spread over 3 days, this was going to be the event of the year and probably the most swanky wedding I was ever going to go to in my life. \u00a0So the challenge was on to create a different dress for every day. \u00a0Today I am presenting the dress for the big day itself &#8211; the wedding ceremony and celebration dinner.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-7948432-11015330?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joann.com%2Fsimply-silky-print-smoky-violet-crush-satin-stripe%2F1597368.html&cm_mmc=CJ-_-3728881-_-7948432-_-Scrapbooking%20Sale\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5160 lazyload\" alt=\"Simplicity Amazing Fit dress 2217.  Pattern review from So Sew Easy.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/xprd386586_z.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/xprd386586_z.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/xprd386586_z-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5160\" alt=\"Simplicity Amazing Fit dress 2217.  Pattern review from So Sew Easy.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/xprd386586_z.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/xprd386586_z.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/xprd386586_z-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>I already had this fabric from an overseas shopping trip last year &#8211; click the image, it's still available. \u00a0It's super lightweight and perfect for looking smart but staying cool in the Caribbean. \u00a0I originally bought it with nothing special in mind, but once I learned about this wedding, I knew the right day had come. \u00a0The fabric is shimmery and contains gold threads to emphasize the subtle stripes of color from cream through purple to a dark almost smokey grey. \u00a0It has a crinkle already built in, but doesn't crease so it was perfect for wearing in the hot weather, then for sitting and later for dancing!<\/p>\n<p>But time was drawing on, and I had 3 dresses to make and nothing was started. \u00a0Fitting is usually my biggest challenge and with no more fabric available if I messed up, I needed to be right first time. \u00a0So I chose the Simplicity Amazing Fit Pattern 2217. \u00a0You can pick from different cup sizes for the bodice, and also for a slim, average or curvy fit. \u00a0I picked the sleeveless version, C and spent a LOT of time measuring all of the pieces and reading through the very comprehensive fitting instructions before I cut anything. \u00a0 I eventually cut the size 14 bodice in a C cup, and the same for the skirt in &#8216;average'.<\/p>\n<p>The dress is unlined so nice and cool, with facings to the front, neck and armholes. \u00a0There is an interfaced waist and a center back invisible zipper. \u00a0I still had to make a few adjustments here and there and then change the facings to match and I just about managed with a few inches to spare, to cut it from the fabric I had.<\/p>\n<p>And here it is &#8211; at the wedding with some of my lovely girl friends, Caz and Laura.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5170 lazyload\" alt=\"Simplicity Amazing Fit dress 2217.  Pattern review from So Sew Easy.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/941308_10151660580453653_34.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/941308_10151660580453653_34.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/941308_10151660580453653_34-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/941308_10151660580453653_34-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5170\" alt=\"Simplicity Amazing Fit dress 2217.  Pattern review from So Sew Easy.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/941308_10151660580453653_34.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/941308_10151660580453653_34.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/941308_10151660580453653_34-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/941308_10151660580453653_34-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>And this handsome guy is my wonderful husband. \u00a0It's always hard to get a good picture of him, he is forever messing about or pulling faces so even here he isn't exactly smiling. \u00a0I think he shares the same fear of having his picture taken that I have, which is probably another reason he is always so reluctant to take my blog photos &#8211; it's always an ordeal for both of us. \u00a0The setting for the wedding was lovely in the beautiful gardens of this big house on the water. \u00a0We enjoyed a fabulous sunset that evening. \u00a0(Hmm, looking at this, I should perhaps have taken up his trousers &#8211; what do you think? It doesn't help that he always has his pockets stuffed with rocks and things it seems.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5175 lazyload\" alt=\"Simplicity Amazing Fit dress 2217.  Pattern review from So Sew Easy.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-005.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-005.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-005-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-005-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/533;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5175\" alt=\"Simplicity Amazing Fit dress 2217.  Pattern review from So Sew Easy.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-005.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-005.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-005-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-005-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>And in an effort to pretend that this blog isn't all about me, here is a picture of the lovely couple, Travis and Alaina. \u00a0I want to tell you, I watched her all afternoon and evening in this dress, and she didn't hitch it up <em>once<\/em>. From a dress-making point of view, that dress had some serious engineering and fit so perfectly that she danced like a demon and it never moved even a fraction of an inch &#8211; very impressive. \u00a0It didn't feel appropriate to ask the bride what was going on inside her dress but it must have been nailed on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5180 lazyload\" alt=\"321437_10151660592848653_42\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/321437_10151660592848653_42.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/321437_10151660592848653_42.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/321437_10151660592848653_42-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/321437_10151660592848653_42-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/400;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5180\" alt=\"321437_10151660592848653_42\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/321437_10151660592848653_42.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/321437_10151660592848653_42.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/321437_10151660592848653_42-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/321437_10151660592848653_42-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Later that evening &#8211; let the dancing begin. \u00a0Don't you love weddings. \u00a0Since I hit 40 I don't think I ever dance any more &#8211; but a wedding is the perfect excuse and reason to do so. \u00a0Don't blame the big grin on the champagne &#8211; I was driving and only had one glass! \u00a0Blame it on the boogie.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5176 lazyload\" alt=\"Simplicity Amazing Fit dress 2217.  Pattern review from So Sew Easy.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-015.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-015.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-015-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-015-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/400;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5176\" alt=\"Simplicity Amazing Fit dress 2217.  Pattern review from So Sew Easy.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-015.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-015.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-015-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-015-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>And to close, another photo of the hubby and me. \u00a0This time, we are caught out &#8211; we think the photos are all taken so we've relaxed, looked away, really smiled at each other. \u00a0This is probably the best photo of the two of us together ever taken in the history of tense photography. \u00a0Oh, and the dress looks damned good too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5183 lazyload\" alt=\"Simplicity Amazing Fit dress 2217. Pattern review from So Sew Easy.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-009-revised.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-009-revised.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-009-revised-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-009-revised-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/533;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5183\" alt=\"Simplicity Amazing Fit dress 2217. Pattern review from So Sew Easy.\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-009-revised.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-009-revised.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-009-revised-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Stingrays-009-revised-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Want to make clothes that fit better, you could certainly give this Amazing Fit range from Simplicity a try. \u00a0It worked a treat for me and I made up a dress in super quick time without the usual fitting hassles. \u00a0Highly recommended.<br \/>\nAuthored by: <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/u\/0\/117695635189754905375\" rel=\"author\">Deby at So Sew Easy<\/a><br \/>\n<!--INFOLINKS_OFF--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you tried any of the Simplicity Amazing Fit patterns? \u00a0I made a great dress with Simplicity 2217. This post is a departure from my normal writing. \u00a0I usually make up something, persuade my reluctant photographer\/husband to take a few snaps in the garden and stand awkwardly in a totally \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/simplicity-amazing-fit-2217\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5176,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[5,7,52,95,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5155"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5155"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5155\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5176"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5155"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5155"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5155"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}