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| McCall 6073 Muslin |
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| McCall 6073 Muslin |
So finally I had enough of it taunting me so I fixed the pattern and made up a second version. I'm so glad I did because I LOVE IT!
The pattern needed a little help to work with all my lumps and bumps but in the end it was all easy fixes. The pattern work I did was:
- Took a 1/2" pleat at center front neck tapering to nothing at armhole (tightening the crossover)
- Added 1/2" curve to crossover (for a little more modesty)
- Took 1/2" pleat at center front waistband tapering to nothing at sideseams (waistband was too wide for me at center front)
- Sway back adjustments of 1/2" at center back (helped raise the waistband in the back)
- Changed the back V to a regular high scoop back.
- I kept the skirt but distributed the gathers all along the entire skirt not concentrating them at the centers.
I had this border print fabric in my stash forever and thought it would make a beautiful version of this pattern in a maxi length. It took me almost a day to cut this out because I wasn't sure how to place the bodice pieces on the little bit of fabric I had leftover after cutting the skirt first.
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| McCall 6073 |
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| McCall 6073 |
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| $10.49 Maxi Dress |
This is probably one of my most favorite sews. I'm not sure if it's the pattern or the fabric but in the end it was a great choice for both.
The directions for this pattern are easy and the dress sews together quick. I didn't us the bias binding for the neckline on this version I just used my usual turn and topstitch. I also didn't use the elastic at the waist. I only realized after making the second version that it was there. I didn't need it because the waistband fit me perfect.
I can't wait to wear this dress, I says Summer to me!
Until next time.............
Bonnie
Until next time.............
Bonnie
Hi Bonnie. I have been catching up on your lovely blog. You are making quite a lot of beauties there. I' m glad you are keeping on sewing to match your body shape and congratulations on that and successfully tackling this latest dress successfully. I have gained some weight and that was making me feel blah about sewing but I am tackling some projects and getting bsck into it.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you went back to it! I have this pattern and was thinking about trying it for summer. I would love to see modeled photos of the successful dress!
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