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My general Assessment of Vintage Junior Petite Sewing Patterns that I've Sewn

Simplicity 5158. The back neck was too high, and the shoulders too wide, but everything else fit well. I didn't have to shorten anything. I love where the waist and hip fell and the flare was perfect for my petite self. Not too narrow, not too full. And the neckline was not too low. Make a muslin for the fit of the back. Simplicity 6620. I don't know what it is about this pattern, but I made the jacket a few times and each one was just a little off on me. I also didn't like the sleeve cuffs because they don't have an opening. Easy to fix, but it's something I really didn't like. The collar is also a little too big for my taste. I made the pants, and they fit me perfectly! I won't be sewing the jacket again for myself, but I'll definitely be making the pants again!    I like knit tank dresses and just made this last week. What a disappointment it was. I should have made a muslin, but didn't. The shoulders were too broad, and the neckline was too low. ...