New Look: 6123 (Misses Dress)  - Type:Dresses  |
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| Reviewed by: | mnitts | 
| About mnitts | | UNITED KINGDOM | | Member since: 10/2/11 | | Reviews written: 20 | | Sewing skills:Intermediate | | Favored by: 5 people | | patterns reviewed: 20 | | Bio: more... |
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| Posted on: | 12/21/12 8:49 AM |
| Last Updated: | 12/21/12 8:58 AM |
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| Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend |
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| Fabric: | Wool Tweed [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Pattern Description:
Misses dress with sleeve and bodice variations including flattering drape and ruffle detail. I made the bodice with flange sleeves from view D, with the skirt from view A/C and the flounce from view B/D.
Pattern Sizing:
8 - 18
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, think so.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, I think on the whole they were, although I didn't follow them totally as I did a full tummy adjustment, converted the darts to ease and also fully lined the dress (the pattern is for an unlined dress). See my blog for more details.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the fact there are potentially 2 different dresses in this envelope. I like the all the variations in the envelope. I think it is a very flexible pattern. Nothing I didn’t like about it.
Fabric Used:
Wool mix tweed with acetate lining.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I made a fully tummy adjustment, converted the front darts to ease and fully lined the dress. I also lengthened the dress by 2 inches. See my blog for more details.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I might well be tempted to sew one of the other variations, yes, and yes, I would definitely recommend to others.
Conclusion:
Very pleased with my first sheath dress. It's warm, comfortable, wearable and washable. What's not to like?
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You look fabulous in your lovely fitting dress! It is kind of you sharing knowledge you've used/gained here and on your blog. Thank you.
12/21/12 9:39 AM
Wow!! It really looks amazing on you. Congrats on such a lovely dress
12/21/12 10:17 AM
I always love your designs. As another English sewer, where do you get your fabrics from? I particularly loved the laces you used!
12/21/12 11:19 AM
A great fitting TNT sheath dress is like the Holy Grail of sewing. (Well that and pants) Congrats! Thanks for the useful links for the "full tummy" adjustment.
12/21/12 12:20 PM
What a great fit you've achieved. The dress lots really nice on you. Thanks for the 2-in-1 tip.
12/21/12 2:24 PM
Gorgeous dress!
12/21/12 2:34 PM
This dress looks great on you... It's a classic style, great job
12/21/12 2:50 PM
Really, REALLY fantastic dress on you. Great tips and info, too. Thanks for reviewing this "sleeper" of a pattern.
12/21/12 3:45 PM
Very figure flattering and lovely on you. Pretty dress!
12/21/12 6:13 PM
Great job! It looks fabulous on you.
12/21/12 7:11 PM
Beautiful dress! Looks great on you.
12/21/12 8:37 PM
Congratulations on your elegant dress. I like the sleeves, they broaden the shoulders and add balance. Congrats
12/21/12 10:59 PM
Beautiful dress. Another must have New Look pattern.
12/22/12 9:07 AM
Love the side flounce. Great job!
12/22/12 5:56 PM
you look amazing. well done!
12/23/12 5:44 AM
beautiful dress which fits you perfectly! Looks fabulous, so hope to see many variations of htis pattern on you.
12/25/12 6:17 PM
Fabulous dress. Looks great on you too. It's so going on my list thanks!
12/27/12 2:57 PM
Beautiful dress, Beautiful fit!
12/27/12 4:45 PM
This is a lovely fabric and you look great!
1/5/13 6:01 PM