I forgot how easy the patterns that say "Easy" are. I have worn this dress twice (in two days) already and think I might need at least one more.
I have been sitting on both McCall's 6503 and this fabric for awhile. I bought this fabric with my Mood Groupon. Thank you Mood! (And happy birthday Swatch!) I was going to use it for the Knock off contest, but stuff came up. I do love it for this dress.
I made the version above on the upper right hand side. It was so easy. I think it took about 2 hours to sew, but I did cut out the fabric about two weeks ago. I can't remember how long that took.
I know, you got tricked into looking at my butt again! I have to quit doing that... I wanted to show you the pleats instead of a gathered waist. The version I made had a skirt with two pleats on both sides of both the front and back of the skirt. I like that. Pleats are so simple and sleek!
I did tack the bodice together to prevent myself from exposure. Also, on this dress there is a side zipper. I did not have one that matched exactly, so I got adventurous and basted the side closed... I was able to wiggle into it! This dress has no closures. I love when that works out.
On my next version I may shorten the bodice about a half inch. I feel like it doesn't hit me at my waist very well leaving me looking chunkier than usual. In this picture though it is not that bad. I also used eyelet on this dress and did not underline it. I have slips in tons of colors and thought it would be fun to mix it up depending on my mood in letting different colors show underneath. This is my favorite summer dress at the moment. Until I make the next one. Have you noticed that about me?
I love it! Great color on you. We have similar body types, and I've been thinking about picking this up at the next 99 sale. I think I'll keep it mind-- I'm not sold on the gathers on the lower waist. And that option for boob ruffles... ha haha ha haha haha... the last thing I need are tit ruffles.
ReplyDeleteI like this dress alot too. You did a good job, and you look really nice. thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like it and it looks great on you. I may have to get this pattern for a fun summer dress.
ReplyDeletePretty dress, looks nice and cool too :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute summer dress! I too have been sitting on this pattern and your eyelet version has pushed me over the edge - I must make it! Looks great and love the color.
ReplyDeleteAdorable- a perfect summer dress- I'd wear it til it fell apart!
ReplyDeleteLove your eyelet version of this pattern.. SO cute.. And looks great on you.Happy sewing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the kind words. I'm already working on my navy version. I hate to admit I wore the eyelet one three times in the last week...Yes I only made it a week ago. :-)
ReplyDeleteHey Stacie, I loved it so much, I just went and bought me the patterns.. When I first saw the pattern, I didnt buy it because I was afraid of it being too low.. Thankyou for sharing that you could take the bodice up and prevent that..
DeleteIt is so cute and so flattering. Thanks for sharing your experience. It makes me want to go buy some "Easy" patterns. 2 hours? That's fast!
ReplyDeleteI adore this dress on you, Stacie. Summery, feminine, and gorgeous.
ReplyDeletelate to the party!
ReplyDeleteLove this dress on you. I'm inspired to try this pattern.
Did you use an underlining with the eyelet fabric?
NO PROBLEM! I just wear a slip under it. It keeps it cool. :-)
DeleteThanks for the info :)
DeleteId love to come on that dress
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