Pattern Description:
Misses' pullover dress or tunic & pull-on pants.
Pattern Sizing:
XXS to XXL
I made dress A.
I cut size S on top, then graded in to XXS under the armholes to the hem.
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? I like the back neckline and the little yoke front and pleats at the shoulders. I also like the ties inserted to the two back darts.
I have no dislikes.
Fabric Used:
Polyester Crepe.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I shortened the dress by 5".
I raised the front V-neck about 5/8".
I topstiched around the neckline.
I dropped the bottom of the armholes by 5/8" because they were a little high and tight. Consequently sides of the sleeves were enlarged by 3/8" to match.
Please note that alterations of the underarms might not be required for the sleeveless version of the dress.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I have already made a second one. The ties give a flattering look to the dress. I like it and I am very happy with it.
Yes, definitely I would recommend it to others.
Conclusion:
This loose-fitting dress is very comfortable to wear. It is also fast and easy to make : no zip, no buttons.
Dee2 said... Beautiful dress! Great first review too. Thanks! 1/2/13 6:17 PM
AndreaSews said... Cute dress, congrats on your first review! 1/3/13 0:55 AM
persevering said... Good job! I like your dresses a lot! Thank you for your helpful review ... it is most encouraging to read what you did and see the dress/fit on you! This is definitely a classic that won't date ... exactly what I'm looking for in clothes. Congratulations on your sewing successes! 1/3/13 11:31 AM
persevering said... Fast and easy too ... yes! 1/3/13 11:34 AM
persevering said... Fast and easy too ... yes! 1/3/13 11:36 AM
Jemajyng said... Thank you so much for your warm & nice comments! 1/4/13 2:28 PM
thegreenviolet said... I love your fabric choice! 1/4/13 4:18 PM
Agrippa said... Lovely dress. I agree, the fabric choise is great. Thanks! 1/7/13 11:06 AM
Beautiful dress! Great first review too. Thanks!
1/2/13 6:17 PM
Cute dress, congrats on your first review!
1/3/13 0:55 AM
Good job! I like your dresses a lot! Thank you for your helpful review ... it is most encouraging to read what you did and see the dress/fit on you! This is definitely a classic that won't date ... exactly what I'm looking for in clothes. Congratulations on your sewing successes!
1/3/13 11:31 AM
Fast and easy too ... yes!
1/3/13 11:34 AM
Fast and easy too ... yes!
1/3/13 11:36 AM
Thank you so much for your warm & nice comments!
1/4/13 2:28 PM
I love your fabric choice!
1/4/13 4:18 PM
Lovely dress. I agree, the fabric choise is great. Thanks!
1/7/13 11:06 AM