I purchased this McCall's pattern recently during one of their sales. The fabric is one that I have had for several years now. Acquired from Vogue Fabrics. I am not sure of the fabric content; it drapes well yet has some body, not like linen or silk dupioni. I have pulled this fabric each fall season and have not found the right pattern. I think this one will be the right one. I plan on making View A but may go with the cowl neckline. The pattern only calls for the bodice to be lined but I plan to line the skirt as well as the fabric is not that opaque.
This is another fabric I acquired from a shop in Tampa, FL that was going out of business in the late '90's. It is rather ravelly and I have a limited amount of the fabric. It goes well with the dress fabric mentioned above. It too is a fabric I pull every fall but have yet to make it up. I am planning on making a jacket from this Butterick pattern. I was going to make a Simplicity jacket, the one that is on the cover of the Sewing Stylish magazine for fall. I did not have enough of it however.
I have that Butterick pattern out to use this fall too! It will be interesting to read about your adventures with it...I will be taking notes!
ReplyDeleteI almost bought that McCall pattern & may go ahead next time. Look forward to your sewing it.
ReplyDeleteI have that McCall pattern pulled out to work on also. I'm doing mine in a black wool crepe.
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