TWO Piece, $14.00, Faux Fur, One Yard Wonder!

Hello friend! Happy Thanksgiving to you! For today’s post, I am sharing what I made as my first entry for the Sewing the Trends, 2024 Holiday Edition challenge that is being hosted by Tee of Crumpets Tee and Sewing.  
This challenge is a sewing challenge that begins on December 1 – 31st, and the challenge team have been making announcements for this and that began on November 20th and will continue through the 30th, of November.  The Challenge team includes Tee of Crumpetstee, myself Martika of Martikajmakes, Sara of Gnottygnome, Kris of Unsewcial, Karon of Cookeka, and Natieda of sewnaturaldane.
The purpose is to make a garment of your choice for the holidays by finding inspiration through the current fashion trends, and able on share it on social media, specifically Instagram!  Garments must be made between December 1st – 31st, and if you would like more details, please click here to watch the full video!!

So for today’s look, I decided to make OUTERWEAR, and that is a VEST!  Not only did I make a vest, but I made it in faux fur, and although hats does not count, it is certainly very complimentary to the vest!  Below you will find photos, and under the phots, you will find a pattern review for both.

*Pattern Review 

Pattern Number: Simplicity 8219, you can find it here.
Pattern Description: Misses’ lined vest in three lengths and a scarf. There are different closure options and an infinity scarf pattern
Views: This pattern has four views
View I Made:  The view that I made is view B
FABRIC Recommendations:  The fabric recommendations are corduroy, denim, faux fur, which is what I used, low pile fur, wool types, and minky fleese.
Sewing Skill Level: The skill level is not noted on this pattern, but I would say that it is easy/average.
Notions Needed: Thread
Pattern Sizing: XS-XL
Size that I Cut: XL
Pattern Pieces: There are only two pattern pieces for this vest, but you do need to cut a lining.
Alterations or changes: Yes, when I made it last time, the armholes were too low, so I added two inches of fabric to the front and back pattern piece.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? Yes 
Were the instructions easy to follow? In the beginning it is but when it comes time to pull the lining out, it’s very foggy. 
What did you particularly like about the pattern?  What I like most about the pattern the style, the pockets, and I also like that it doesn’t take much fashion fabric.
What did you particularly dislike about the pattern? The instructions.
Any modification recommendations: Added two inches to the armholes.
Did I have a first time experience: No
Fabric Used:  Faux fur and crepe back satin.
Fabric Purchased: The lining was already in my stash. The faux fur is from Textile Discount Outlet in Chicago, and I only paid $14.00 for this fabric AND I only purchased one yard!! 
Buttons Used: Frog closures, and I purchased these from Joann fabrics.
Would you recommend it to others? Yes!
Availability: This pattern is NOT available on the simplicity.com website anymore. It could possibly be in the drawers at JoAnn Fabrics, but it is available on Amazon and several on Etsy.

Hat Pattern:
Pattern Number: McCall’s 8497, you can find it here.
Pattern Description: Children’s, teens, and adult bucket hats.  Easy lined bucket hat with brim top stitching options, designed to fit the whole family. Simply pick your size based off head measurements, ranging from 19″ (49cm) to 24″ (61cm). Pattern includes all 6 sizes in one envelope.
View I Made:  All views are the same
FABRIC Recommendations:  Cotton types, sherpa fleece and linen types.
Sewing Skill Level: Easy
Notions Needed: Thread
Pattern Sizing: XXS-XL
Size that I Cut: XL
Pattern Pieces: There are only three pattern pieces
Alterations or changes: No
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? Yes 
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes
What did you particularly like about the pattern?  Everything
What did you particularly dislike about the pattern? The tall brim
Any modification recommendations: NO
Did I have a first time experience: No
Fabric Used:  Faux fur
Fabric Purchased: The faux fur is from Textile Discount Outlet in Chicago.
Buttons Used: None
Would you recommend it to others? Yes!
Availability: Simplicity.com website and in Joann Stores