Simplicity 3250 - 50s pedal pushers and halter top

Hello blogland! It's been a while since my last vintage pattern post, but after a month of only sewing for others I fianlly got around to sewing something for myself. In anticipation of warmer weather I made Simplicity 3250, a 1950s pedal pusher and halter top set. I made version #1 on the right out of black stretch sateen with black and white striped cotton contrast.

 I had the usual fit issues I had to adjust. Pants are particularly tricky for me since I am both short and short waisted. While these are still very high waisted pants I ended up shortening the torso by almost two inches! I also took out about 3" width on the pant legs and raised the crotch level by 3/4". The result is still very much a typical 50s cut pair of pants- high waist and giving in the legs and seat. So very flattering for the curves! The only other mod I made was I put the zipper at center back. I am not a fan of sewing in side zippers, especially when there are pockets involved.

The top I had very little adjustments to make other than size. The pattern was a size 16 which usually fits my 36" bust, but this one measured up to a 40" bust which I had to take in. It has been chilly and gray out here in California but I am so anxious for warm weather I wore it out today anyway resulting in me being pretty darn cold all day, heh. With that in mind I may just make the matching jacket after all!





Here are some better pictures of the details:

Two thumbs up for Simplicity 3250! I like this one so much I am already picking out fabric to make another set. ;)