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McCall's: 6278 (misses lined dress) thumbsup - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Review rated Helpful by 3 people    Very Helpful by 4 people   
Reviewed by:Sixtiesgirl
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Posted on:1/20/13 1:36 AM
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Pattern Photo:McCall's 6278
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Pattern Rating:Difficult, but great for Advanced Sewers
See other patterns in this category: Easy to Sew    Dresses    
Available for sale on PR: $14.21 (See envelope)
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Fabric:Polyester Knit  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Pattern Description: Lined, fitted dress with color blocking detail.

Pattern Sizing: I cut the size ten in the top and tapered to the 8 in waist and hips.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Sewing all of those points was difficult. The pattern was labeled as easy but I think it would be very frustrating for an inexperienced seamstress. The lining was the same as the dress so in all 16 points had to be sewn. This was time consuming.

Fabric Used: A print polyester knit for the main dress and a black double knit for the side pieces and yolk with a polyester lining.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: No adjustments

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, I love the look of the dress. I will make it in the sleeveless version. It is very professional looking when finished.

Conclusion:
I really like the look of this dress. I used an invisible zipper so the pattern wouldn't be interrupted in the back. The front and back look the same! Folks should notice my daughter coming and going in this dress.
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SavageCoco said...
I dig it most completely, very groovy!
1/20/13 2:10 AM
Quickie said...
Fantastic print very flatterinb with the dark accents
1/20/13 2:40 AM
Amiejean said...
Beautiful. Nice review, it does sounds like a lot for a label of easy. I noticed this pattern. Now that I see your review and how nice it looks, I just may need to grab it. Great job!
1/20/13 6:46 AM
jlg said...
This is such a great looking dress. Beautifully done.
1/20/13 7:07 AM
caper81 said...
Really cool! Thanks for your helpful review :)
1/20/13 7:28 AM
ArtAttack said...
This is a show stopper! Wow...fabulous use of the fabric.
1/20/13 11:37 AM
SewWil said...
Beautiful dress!
1/20/13 12:47 PM
RLL said...
That is such a great dress!
1/20/13 4:11 PM
Viviette said...
Wow, very cute! I love the printed fabric you chose.
1/20/13 4:28 PM
AndreaSews said...
Beautiful dress! Definitely seems more involved than an "easy" rating.
1/20/13 9:38 PM
1SewSweet said...
This dress is fabulous! Love your work!
1/21/13 0:16 AM
couturemom said...
Agree with Artattack - great fabric choice, or great pattern choice to go with fabric!
1/21/13 6:41 AM
NJcowgirl said...
Great fabic for this design. Fabulous.
1/21/13 9:54 AM
barbcl said...
Just terrific!
1/21/13 2:17 PM
Sew tell me said...
Very nice!
1/21/13 2:43 PM
ntpolite said...
Very helpful review. I am a beginner and had given up completing this dress. the points made me crazy, I somehow put the side panels on wrong and I could go on an on about the frustration, but seeing your dress has given me hope. I will complete this dress over the weekend! Thanks
1/25/13 10:04 PM
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