Hi Everybody,
I've been enjoying this site for awhile so when I made a linen jacket from a 1960-ish Simplicity pattern I decided it was time to step up to the mic. My neighbor was throwing away a box of old sewing patterns when I happened to be passing her house so she gave them to me. This pattern didn't have an envelope but I looked at the pieces and determined they were pretty much all there.
I made a sketch for myself of how the Jackie-O suit probably looked, it was size 14 1/2. The length was fine for me, I'm 5' 4.5". I used the "Sew Fit Manual" pivot & slide method to make it fit my girth. It has three quarter sleeves, I added an elbow dart to them, these sleeves are maddening if they're too tight. I also made real pockets from what must have been decorative flaps. I used Claire Shaeffer's "High Fashion Sewing Secrets" to construct them. Becasue of the length of the jacket, they won't hold more than a theater ticket and a two coins.
I thought I'd have enough fabric to make the A-line skirt that was part of the pattern but I don't. The pattern includes a sleeveless, jewel necked shell also (of course). It just so happens I have some yardage that will make a nice summer dress to go along with this, stay tuned. I also made my first post to Pattern Review about this, with a few more picutres.