Comfy Lounge Set! Simplicity 9857

Hello everyone! Happy Sunday to you and thank you for stopping by the blog! Today, I will be sharing a very nice two piece lounge set that I made, with a third garment as a bonus!
This set is in also in collaboration with my beautiful friend, Martika, of Martika J Makes, and she also made the same two-piece lounge set, but with different fabric! So please make sure that you go over to her channel to check out her video by clicking here!
Martika and I have been wanting to collaborate but we wanted to make something that was really needed in our wardrobes. Because of that, we decided to go with making a lounge set.  One pattern that we both had in our stash that we really liked and wanted to make was Simplicity 9857, and that is what we made!

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Below, you will find photos and a detailed pattern review below the photos!
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*Pattern Review 

Pattern Number: Simplicity 9857
Pattern Description: Stylish and comfy, elevate your loungewear with this matching set! Set includes knit button front cardigan, bralette and pants.
Views: There are three views that come with this pattern. Set includes knit button front cardigan, bralette and pants.
View I Made:  The views that I made: view A-Cardigan, and view C-Pants
FABRIC Recommendations: Stretch knits only such as Bamboo, double knit, ponte knit, sweatshirt fleece and terry knit.
Fabric Used:  Cream Sweater Ribbed Knit
https://www.joann.com/cream-sweater-rib-knit-fabric/18743435.html
Purchased From:  JoAnn Fabrics
Sewing Skill Level: The skill level is noted as easy to sew and it is. If you don’t know how to make button holes, you can make it without the buttons.
Notions Needed: One inch elastic for the pant casing, thread and three buttons.
Pattern Sizing: The pattern sizing is XS-XXL
Size that I Cut: The size that I cut was large for both the cardigan and pants
Pattern Pieces: Five for the cardigan, and four for the pants
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? Yes, I feel like I achieved the look!
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes
What did you particularly like about the pattern?  I like the elevated lounge look!! I also like the cropped cardigan style!!
What did you particularly dislike about the pattern?  Nothing at all!
Did I learn any new Techniques: No
Did I have a first time experience: No
Alterations or changes: Yes, I made a cuff on the sleeves due to running out of fabric (watch the video to learn how I ran out of fabric by clicking here).
I forgot to hem the pants but will do that later.
Any modification recommendations: Check your inseam measurement for the pants to adjust because the crotch may hang low.
Would you recommend it to others? YESS!!!!
Availability: This pattern came out in 2023 and it is still available at your local JoAnns and on the Simplicity website.