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McCall's: 6121 (Misses' Tunics) - Type:Tops

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1/6/13 4:44 PM

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Pattern Description:
Misses tunics
Pattern Sizing:
4-22
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Other than my using a print, yes.
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Were the instructions easy to follow?
Didn't use them
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I thought I liked the sharktail hem. In the end I think there is just too much fabric in the hip area for someone as "hippy" as I am. I don't hate it but I'm just kind of "meh" about it.
Fabric Used:
Rayon jersey
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I made a 1" FBA adding a horizontal dart at the bust. The rayon jersey "grew" faster than a teenage boy. Although I used Steam-A-Seam around the neck...it was a HOT MESS. I wound up cutting the original neckline off. I cut a 2 1/4" piece of fabric on the crosswise grain. I measured the pattern piece and cut the length 2" shorter. I rebased the neck using the "finger behind the needle" method to ease the neckline as much as I could. Having marked the shoulder seams on the neckband, while sewing, I slightly stretched the neckband to fit the tunic neck opening. To finish it off I used a double needle to stitch on each side of the neckband seam.
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Beware that the underside of the hem shows in places so you'll want to finish it nicely.
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Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I'm sure I won't sew it again. If I were younger I could probably get away with wearing it as a mini dress. Not how long I want the top to be. On the other hand it's a little too "artsy-fartsy" for me. If you're the type that likes wearable art or are drawn to the Marcy Tilton patterns, you'll probably love this.

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	mollyshark said... Actually I like it. I think with leggings and short boots (maybe wedge heel) it would balance out really well. I wouldn't do it with jeans or regular pants. Just have to think outside the box a little. Of course then again I'm a Marcy fan! 1/6/13 7:35 PM
	JTink said... Great save on the neck. It's very pretty. 1/7/13 8:46 AM
	CamilleMalaena said... Do you think this pattern could work with a georgette-type of fabric or lace? I was thinking I could wear a tank under it. Do you think that could work? 4/1/13 9:22 PM