McCall's: 6552 (Misses' Dress: Fashion Star)  - Type:Dresses
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| Reviewed by: | slmstyle | 
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| Posted on: | 2/28/13 10:46 PM |
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| Pattern Rating: | Easy & Great for Beginners |
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Available for sale on PR: $14.96 (See envelope)  |
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| Fabric: | Supplex ® [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Pattern Description: Fashion Star Caftan Maxi Dress
Pattern Sizing:XSM-SML-MED. I made a small.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it does.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy, it took me only a few hours to make.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the kimono sleeves, the low V-neckline, and how easy to make and versatile this pattern is.
Great dress for my favorite jewelry
Fabric Used: Supplex Jersey from Mill End Store in Portland, OR.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I made an elastic waist instead of a tie. I also lengthened the skirt portion 5 inches as I am 5'9" tall and wanted a floor length maxi dress to wear with heels.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, even though this is my second time sewing this pattern, I can see making it again in a print, a nice cotton for the beach, there are so many options!
I highly recommed it.
Conclusion: I made this to knock off a Rachel Pally Caftan Maxi Dress in a modal/spandex jersey from Neiman Marcus sold for $233.00. I made mine for $25.00 in fabric and notions and in one evening after work-WOO HOO!
I wore it to a local fashion show in Portland and got to meet and pose with Michelle Lesniak Franklin, a contestant on Project Runway season 11. She loved my dress too!
With designer Michelle Franklin
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GORGEOUS!!!! Love it!
2/28/13 10:54 PM
Very nicely done and you look absolutely stunning!
2/28/13 11:15 PM
Fabulous Dress! You look great in it!
2/28/13 11:43 PM
okay. you sell the gown so much better than the original model!
3/1/13 6:07 AM
Yes, very nicely done indeed :) You look great (as usual ;)
3/1/13 7:39 AM
Very good knock-off
3/1/13 9:31 AM
Very nice. You look better then the model in the Neiman Marcus!
3/1/13 4:18 PM
Beautiful!
3/1/13 4:30 PM
Thanks for the sweet compliments Ladies! I love my dress and making it was fun!
3/1/13 5:39 PM
Great job on your knockoff. I love the low neckline on you; it's great for showcasing a great necklace!
3/1/13 5:51 PM
I love your dress and you look so gorgeous in it.
3/1/13 8:23 PM
You look like a goddess! Such a beautiful dress on you. Good luck!
3/1/13 10:00 PM
Beautiful dress. You look stunning.
3/2/13 6:37 AM
Gorgeous maxi dress!!!
3/3/13 8:49 PM
well done, look similiar to the gucci gown2013 spring collection
3/8/13 1:08 PM
Stunning!
3/17/13 12:16 PM
oh my squash....i think you've just inspired my next project. and holy heck do you look lovely!!!! great work!
3/21/13 8:03 PM
So breathtaking! You look amazing. Great job, at a steal for such an elegant gown!
5/8/13 4:54 PM