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Title: Hey, new bloomer pattern!
Post by: gem on October 16, 2009, 03:00:39 PM
From Kwik Sew (http://www.kwiksew.com/Catalog/PDF/3746.pdf) (opens a .pdf image).

Now... Kwik Sew tends to be expensive, but I don't think I've ever seen a *dedicated* bloomer pattern for women from any mainstream pattern company.

(...Also I'm trying to figure out that Superman print...  ???)
Title: Re: Hey, new bloomer pattern!
Post by: wyckdblyss on October 16, 2009, 03:40:55 PM
That is awesome...just ashame they are too little for me :(
For some reason the pattern companies think cute things like that are only for little skinny gals
Title: Re: Hey, new bloomer pattern!
Post by: LadyShadow on October 16, 2009, 04:08:07 PM
Quote from: wyckdblyss on October 16, 2009, 03:40:55 PM
That is awesome...just ashame they are too little for me :(
For some reason the pattern companies think cute things like that are only for little skinny gals

Not always true.  They are making patterns too big for me.
Title: Re: Hey, new bloomer pattern!
Post by: ArielCallista on October 18, 2009, 09:41:02 PM
patterns are easy for me to find in the right size...but I always end up buying the wrong size set...*sigh*
Title: Re: Hey, new bloomer pattern!
Post by: Kate XXXXXX on October 19, 2009, 02:17:54 AM
Solve all those problems!  Draft your own...   :D
Title: Re: Hey, new bloomer pattern!
Post by: ArielCallista on October 19, 2009, 08:49:58 AM
I actually found this pattern randomly at Walmart (Simplicity 2777) http://www.simplicity.com/p-1722-costumes.aspx (http://www.simplicity.com/p-1722-costumes.aspx) The sizing seams to run really large, but I really like it. I've only made the E bloomers so far and they're super comfy!
Title: Re: Hey, new bloomer pattern!
Post by: Jessi on December 15, 2009, 12:26:48 PM
I know this is a little late, but I have that same pattern that Ariel mentioned. I just used the pattern as a guide and winged it after cutting the pieces. But there is plenty of room (I believe I made the size 20 for myself). And I don't think it would be difficult to draft these a little larger for my mom. I did get the length wrong. I wanted below the knee and even though that was the pattern length I chose they come above the knee on me. So next time I will add 3-4 inches or just use the long length pattern.
Title: Re: Hey, new bloomer pattern!
Post by: Lady Isabella on January 19, 2010, 02:00:24 PM
I made Sim 2777. The long version. Took forever. But I guess its all in the details. Lots of room in the tush and legs. Trying to post a picture....need help with that. Anyone?
Title: Re: Hey, new bloomer pattern!
Post by: Lady Isabella on January 19, 2010, 02:20:52 PM
(http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac260/missylulabell/IMG_3356.jpg)
Title: Re: Hey, new bloomer pattern!
Post by: Lady Isabella on January 19, 2010, 02:32:06 PM
(http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac260/missylulabell/IMG_3359.jpg)
Title: Re: Hey, new bloomer pattern!
Post by: Betty Munro on January 19, 2010, 03:25:50 PM
Oh my gosh, those are ADORABLE!  I LOVE the trim!
Title: Re: Hey, new bloomer pattern!
Post by: Genievea Brookstone on January 19, 2010, 03:33:45 PM
Those are super cute!
Title: Re: Hey, new bloomer pattern!
Post by: Lady Isabella on January 19, 2010, 04:47:08 PM
The trim is a gimp, I think. Got it really cheap on ebay a few years ago. Sort of stiff so the ruffle didn't relax. Really like the elastic in the waist. Drawstrings are a pain to deal with when your backstage using a Porta John. I like the band below to knee. I altered the opening, making it smaller. Just seemed to big. I wear a size 12/14 in pants so I made the size 18 on the pattern. I have some other bloomers that just feel to tight. So I wanted these to give more room. I like all the room in the tush, but not below the knee. Overall I really like them. But it took all day to make them.
Title: Re: Hey, new bloomer pattern!
Post by: Adriana Rose on January 19, 2010, 07:25:04 PM
those are CUTE

now I need to make a pair with the fringe on the bottom for my mom she'll LOVE that
Title: Re: Hey, new bloomer pattern!
Post by: ArielCallista on January 20, 2010, 12:06:10 PM
mine look almost exactly the same just swap the colors! looks like the same fabric and trim! haha