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New Look: 6457 (Misses' Dresses and Purse) thumbsup - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Reviewed by:Kiwi Nation
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About Kiwi Nationstar
VA USA
Member since: 3/8/11
Reviews written: 11
Sewing skills:Intermediate
Favored by: 1 people
patterns reviewed: 11
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Posted on:8/21/11 2:09 PM
Last Updated:5/14/13 3:51 PM
Pattern Size:Petite 
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Pattern Photo:New Look 6457
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Pattern Rating:Highly Recommend
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Available for sale on PR: $4.49 (See envelope)
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Fabric:Cotton  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Pattern Dress:
Dress C
Pattern Sizing:
6
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?
Fairly
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the simplicity of it, and the fitting is quite nice.
Fabric Used:
Cherry Polka dot Keepsake Calico
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Shortened the skirt by 3 inches for my height
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Definitely.
Conclusion:
I love this dress.
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slmstyle said...
Super cute dress! I was just looking at reviews for this pattern as I am about to start making it, and I see that you made it in the same cherry/polka dot fabric I am making mine in! It looks perfect for the look I am going for. Thanks for the review!
4/18/12 5:37 PM
prostheticsgirl said...
Yeah! I'm making this pattern right now in the halter and there are not a lot of reviews for this version. Looks cute on you
5/15/13 9:22 AM
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