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McCall's: 6355 (MIsses Top and Dresses) thumbsup - Type:Tops    printable version
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Posted on:3/8/13 1:15 PM
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Pattern Rating:Pattern OK, but did NOT work for Me
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Pattern Description: Semi-fitted top, dress have optional front and back vertical darts, self-neck binding and optional invisible side seam zipper. A, B: Self armhole binding. I made view C

Pattern Sizing: 8 - 22

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? not completely

Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy and very helpful

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked the looks of the renditions on the pattern envelope. I also like the simplicity of construction and the built in alterations supplied by Palmer and Pletsch.

Fabric Used: a double faced cotton blend jersey from Mood Fabrics

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I added sleeve bands in the contrasting side of the fabric.
My fabric was too heavy to fold the double layer neck facing over so I served the seam allowance and left the bias facing exposed.
Then I added a bias lower band. After carefully looking at the finished product, I made a second top from the leftover fabric that is more flattering on me.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? The pattern was boxy on me, most likely because I did not sew the optional darts due to the weight of the fabric.
I doubt I'll sew it again but there is no reason not to recommend it to others.

Conclusion: There pattern is fine but its shape did not flatter me. I also prefer to sew knits with as few darts as possible and found this pattern needed the back darts for shaping.
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Amanda.Claire said...
Cute tops! I really like both for different reasons. I am short, so boxy is an OK look, but a waist shape is better. The boxy top will look really cute with some shorts. The copied RTW is super cute!!
3/8/13 1:40 PM
Jstarr4250 said...
Glad to hear your daughter will be enjoying this one. Regarding your bias binding left exposed, I have found that is sometimes a better looking finish rather than follow the directions to fold it under and end up with a messy, wavy or too thick edge.
3/8/13 7:20 PM
SewWil said...
I like the sleeve bands and lower bands. Nice addition to this pattern. I enjoyed your blog post with the details of your more fitted top. Both tops are very nice.
3/8/13 8:36 PM
Immelu said...
I like both tops too!!! Maybe a combination of the bias binding with the more fitted top? :)
3/9/13 0:12 AM
jlg said...
Fantastic details. Great casual tops.
3/9/13 5:31 AM
cleverkitty said...
love that fabric, I agree the fitted is something I prefer too, I cut a curve shape into all styles that look boxy, it really makes a difference :)
3/9/13 8:10 AM
marthamyers said...
poorly drafted top, but your second version of this fabric is perfect!
3/11/13 10:22 PM
marthamyers said...
poorly drafted top, but your second version of this fabric is perfect!
3/11/13 10:22 PM
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