Friday, June 27, 2014

M6887 passes its test!

I wore the McCall's dress yesterday to work and for late evening meeting.  The dress passed the wearability test with flying colors.
Front View

Back view

Of course here are the semi side and side views



I decided to go beltless as my waist does not exist and I am used to not wearing belts.  The print is very busy so the dress looks more like a sheath style dress.

I can see me making another dress from this pattern, using blocking and piping.  With all fitting adjustments made, it should be an easier dress to make the next time.

I do now realize what I did with the sleeves was not exactly what I should have done.  It was not a huge wearing issue yesterday.

Up next--still to be decided.
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20 comments:

  1. MiasewsJune 27, 2014 at 8:27:00 AM EDT

    That is a great fit. I am off to look up the pattern. The style is wonderful on you.

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  2. Linda TJune 27, 2014 at 9:24:00 AM EDT

    Pretty dress! I can see why you will make another version. You've nailed the fit.

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    1. Linda LJune 29, 2014 at 3:35:00 PM EDT

      Thanks, Linda. I really should make another one as this took on a life of it's own at one point.

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  3. Faye LewisJune 27, 2014 at 5:29:00 PM EDT

    Your dress is beautiful. Love the print.

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  4. Sarah LizJune 27, 2014 at 11:32:00 PM EDT

    That dress looks perfect on you - and yes, skimming the waist is the way to go for us rectangles! The colours suit you perfectly as well :)

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    1. Linda LJune 29, 2014 at 3:36:00 PM EDT

      Sarah, thank you for your comments. I think skimming the waist works best too!

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  5. Mon dernier jour 1June 28, 2014 at 6:49:00 AM EDT

    Hi Linda, your dress is amazing and it fits perfectly. You're a great sewer!

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  6. SheilaJune 28, 2014 at 7:33:00 AM EDT

    You did a fantastic job on the fit.... love it.

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  7. lmb09June 28, 2014 at 10:02:00 AM EDT

    Very pretty dress and great fit!

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  8. PattyJune 28, 2014 at 7:09:00 PM EDT

    Perfect!

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  9. BeaJayJune 28, 2014 at 7:23:00 PM EDT

    That is a beautiful dress.

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  10. HeathersSphereJune 29, 2014 at 1:33:00 PM EDT

    Such a stunning dress, Linda! You achieved a wonderful fit.

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    1. Linda LJune 29, 2014 at 3:39:00 PM EDT

      Thanks Heather! It took some time to make but I am pleased with the outcome.

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  11. Candice June 30, 2014 at 12:42:00 AM EDT

    Linda, this dress looks fantastic on you!

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  12. CherieJuly 5, 2014 at 12:14:00 AM EDT

    Linda, passes the test most certainly! It looks "balanced" when you wear it, fitting your figure perfectly. Very good job with your alterations, I'd make this again as many ways as you can think of! Each variation can make it look like a completely different dress! Congrats!
    Cherie

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    1. Linda LJuly 5, 2014 at 8:12:00 PM EDT

      Thanks Cherie for your very kind words. I do plan to make again particularly as I have the pattern adjusted for fit; the next version should be quicker to sew the second time around.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 21, 2022 at 7:12:00 PM EST

    Love the way your tits bulge out of that dress

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