A love letter to Simplicity 5695

Dear Simplicity 5695,



You are amazing. And it is high time that I proclaim my undying devotion and affection for you. I've tried other patterns. Many other patterns. And I always go into the relationship with high expectations and big dreams. Sometimes things turn out alright, but usually it ends in bitter anguish and disappointment. I'm left with this overwhelming feeling that I shouldn't have strayed. I should have remained loyal to you, to my Simplicity 5695.

I know there are many others out there who love you. But it's okay. I understand. You're a popular pattern. But thank you for always being there for me.

Every day I am grateful that Sundi introduced us. I wonder if she knew then how deeply I would fall in love with you?

I hope you don't mind how much I've changed you. I no longer follow your pattern. But you weren't the problem.  It was me...Well.  Actually, yes you were the problem.  You were too difficult! You took too much of my time! All that ironing and hemming! You, my dear, were a bit high maintanence.

I need things to be simple. I don't want to create a casing for the elastic. It's so much faster to sew it right into the sleeves and neckline. And *sigh* I know I don't sew up a hem on your sleeves or at the bottom. But using the serger is so much faster! And I can add some extra color.  It looks great, right? And it leaves me time to make more dresses and shirts.  This is a win-win situation.

Now I can't promise I won't ever try other patterns. In fact I have my eye on New Look 6796. 

But what can you expect? I'm only a seamstress. Look at that sweet little bodice with the strappy ties. So cute, right? I can't help it if my crafting eyes wander!

However I want you to know you're definitely my favorite. Definitely.

And I will always come back to you. 

Always.  

I love you Simplicity 5695.

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