I'd thought I start a thread where people can share their experiences working with certain patterns.

Simplicity 3750:


I didn't really have any problems when working with this pattern, and the sizing felt about right (sometimes they can run a tad small or large). I opted to go without the band under the bust because I don't like tying stuff at my back (it always winds up looking wonky). After having taken a closer look at the images on the pattern envelope, I may have made it more difficult by not puckering the sleeve at the top (where the sleeve meets the shoulder). The neck line is a tad shorter than I like, but I did not extend the pattern but used a trim instead to make the casing for the elastic, which saved about a half inch.

Here is my result:


Simplicity 4076:


I have made the faux wrap and knotted shirts. The pattern itself runs a tad small, so I would advise going up a size. That pattern is also shorter than what I like so I extended the pattern a couple of inches.

Here are my results:

Simplicity 3956:


The fit was about right if not slightly large (enough that you don't even need to install a zipper). The instructions were a little wonky and not so clear, and I would have preferred to see darts instead of just a general direction of "gather".

Here is my result:

McCall's 5931



If you are of a larger size, be prepared to do some altering. The pleated bodice pieces, although look great on the model, is way too short if you have a larger bust, so you will need to alter the pieces (the pattern dips across the chest, so just drawing a straight line at the top of the piece and will fix that issue). The sleeves are also a little wonky in that they are Huge; I had to take five inches off the middle part just to make it not look like a clown costume. The pleated skirt at the back is none too flattering on a large person, so just altering the pattern to fit the back of the bodice makes it look decent. All-in-all, I like the end result.