My mom had this older Simplicity 6365 pattern in her stash and I decided to give it a try. I find it so interesting to try a vintage pattern and see if I can give it a modern twist! This top is supposed to be made from a woven fabric, but I thought it would do well made from a knit as well.
To adjust the pattern for a knit, all I did was measure the neckline and draft a neckband that was an inch wide and about an inch shorter than the neckline. I then just finished the neckline with my neckband instead of using the facing included in the pattern.
Sizing
The pattern we had was a Miss size 12, which was definitely a bit small for me – my measurements put me more at a size 16 according to the pattern envelope. But because the pattern was so loose fitting and I was going to use a knit instead, I just went with the size 12. And it actually worked out just fine! The sweater isn’t even tight on me at all.
Sewing it up
This shirt was super fast and easy to sew up. There were literally only 5 pieces (and that’s counting each sleeve individually!)
Also, there was no worrying about trying to set in a sleeve because the way it went together you sew the sleeves on to the shirt before sewing up the side seam. So it looks like this before you sew up the entire side seam and underarm seam:
And because I made this in a knit, which by the way was a heavier weight knit I found at the thrift store (score!), I was able to just serge all the seams except the hem super quickly.
For the most part, I’m really happy with how this shirt turned out! And it was such a quick sew, a great project for those times when you want to sew something but don’t feel like starting anything “big”.
Also, when you use a cozy knit, it’s quality lounging material.
I think if I were to make this again I would lengthen the sleeves to full length since to me it seems a bit weird to have a sweater with 3/4 length sleeves. Also, I’m not 100% satisfied with how my neckband turned out – I think I should have made it a bit shorter so that it fit in the neckline a bit tighter. I’m just not super happy with the edges of the neckband sticking up over my shoulders, but I don’t think it’s a deal breaker. I will for sure get some good wear out of this sweater!
Conclusions
Did it turn out as expected based on the pattern envelope?
I think it definitely looks just like the pattern envelope – except the neckband, which I added on.
How challenging is it to sew?
This is a super easy sew! Especially with a knit, I just whipped right through this in a couple hours.
Would I sew it again?
Maybe. If I can get the neckband to lie a little flatter and extend the sleeves to my wrists I may make it again.
Overall rating
I’m going 4/5 on this one. I think it was a great pattern and I’ll get some really good wear out of the version I made.
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