Well…. what do you think? I may make a dryer sheet slip to wear under this- I am a static cling beastie in this- so remember me fondly when I am struck by lightning in the yard today!
I think with the right styling, I could be the ‘Toasty Space Hosty of Galactar 9’ and charm the disposable crew members in episodes 3-7, Season 1. I need black boots and a raygun. Lands, how many times have I said that when getting dressed?!
So conlusion of my Strawberry-scented saga:
It’s Cozy, it’s cute and I like it.It does have a collar that can’t seem to decide what it wants to be when it grows up, but how many of us can? I think that Simplicity had ‘dress’ in mind, but I don’t see myself in a big staticy pink bear dress anytime soon. I loped off 5 Lotso’ inches and called it a day. No other major changes, just some tapering of the waist- cuz I thought it would be neat to have one in this. Dream a little dream, Anne! 
Lovely weather we are having- I know the love seat will regret the puffy-pups joining me for the backyard photo shoot!
photo credits: Mr B, Disney Digest
Pretty Grievances 
The color is good on you and pinning the collar seems an appropriate choice. Your pup seems quite satisfied with the outcome as well.
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I skipped the interfacing in the collar- I was afraid it would go all Uncle Fester on me.
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Beautiful color!
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Very, very cute and cozy looking….but the boots and Bruder walked away with this one!!!!
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I think thats Bru-Boo’s thinking spot.
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the shirt does have a beautiful color. I also love the boots and the pup!
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I think it looks great, especially with the boots
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Target childrens section- you too can be this stylish!
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That’s a much better color than I had pictured! I think lopping off the bottom saved this one. It looks cozy and what more do you need in the finicky early spring weather, right?
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The colour is great, as is the pin. It looks warm and cozy, which seems great to me right now (we got more snow last night). I’d love to see the pattern in a slightly lighter fabric. Hmm. Good luck with the static thing. 😉
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I’m afraid I have no good tips for getting rid of the static, sorry! However, I like the blouse–you made it sound so bad I was expecting….well, I wasn’t expecting this. I think it turned out just fine. It looks snuggly and oh-so-comfy, and this will be perfect for lounging around the house or a quick run to the grocer. 🙂
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It is so cozy! It also raised the snuggle quotiant with the pups- I think still have designs on my top.
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Liquid fabric softener is the best for static control. Top is cute. You and I sew very different things, I bet we don’t have one pattern in common!
I haven’t got the fabric in the mail. Tomorrow I promise. We got slammed with snow the last few days, and this morning I just completely forgot about it. Soon you two will be together,
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I’ll bet we have some of the same patterns- you just can’t tell because I keep turnign them into stuffed animals!
You take your time on the mailing- I am already beyond grateful!
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I love this as a top! And your hound is too cute!
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Oh, he knows it, too- can’t you just tell?
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I’ve been waiting to see your version of this because I’ve been wanting to make it but the Big A%$ collar scares me. I love your adaptation.
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I didn’t even make the collar smaller- it is a big A%$ collar indeed!
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actually I think this is rather marvellous – I love the colour and collar .
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Not nearly as bad as you implied!
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Maybe if I exchange the umbrella for a crocquet mallet….
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Looks great and all that umbrella action wants me to break out in song ♫ I’m singin in the rain, just singin in the rain, got a glorious . . . Oh you’ve gone and done it now. lol
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Ah, if only I’d use my powers for good….
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After your last post I too was expecting something rather different!! I like this. Good collar, sensibly pinned so it doesn’t go awol (pretty pin too) and colour is lovely. Do you have raspberry boots? Why not hey? :o)
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This is a fabulous top that was meant to be! The colour suits you so much and the fabric looks like it feels lovely!! With regards static, I’m sure my mum used to put my jumpers in a freezer bag, in the freezer for a bit. Not too long, obviously!
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The boots do it for me. They are really cute!
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Keeper! I am having MAJOR static issues lately. That’s what I get for sewing from my poly stash.
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OOOH! This is on my fall/winter sewing plan. So glad I found your review of it. A shirt version is not a bad idea. I will keep it in mind if I look like I’m wearing a potato sack!
Also, is it me or does this pattern lack fabric recommendations? Can find them for the life of me.
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The fabric recommendations are so vague! ‘Cottons, silky types, lightweight linens’….not one mention of stuffed animal hide- I had to go freestyle! I really do like it, but I’ve seen other reviews that think that the posing angle on the cover gives it definition taht it really doesn’t have. I had to shape the waist a little. I’d love to see you make it!
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