Pattern Description:
Misses Dresses with princess seams, two different sleeve options, two front options. Optional ruffle.
Pattern Sizing:4-20
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, in fact my fabric is much like their cover model's dress.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, the instructions were very good.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I liked the v-neck, the pleats in the front, and the princess seams. There is nothing that I disliked.
Fabric Used: A honeycomb stretch wool. Nice weight for winter, soft and spongy, not itchy.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I did a princess seam Full Bust Adjustment using Debbie Cook's Tutorial. Here is a link to it:Princess Seam Full Bust Adjustment. My high bust measurement is 36, which matches the pattern size 14. My full bust measurement is 39, so I added 1-1/2" to the bust area on the side front, then added length to the center front and facing pieces. I ended up needing to add an extra pleat to match the lengths, so I don't know if I calculated something wrong, or just made the other pleats too small. Either way, it was an easy fix.
My fabric had a little stretch to it, so I decided to forgo the zipper this time, and it was fine. The back facing ended up being quite large, and I took out 2" out of the center back to get it to fit. I don't usually have to do this, so that could have been my fabric just had too much stretch, or I am developing a round upper back.
The sleeves called for it to be turned up into a cuff. I felt like I liked them as they were, and just hemmed them regularly. I didn't add any length to the pattern, other than that needed for the full bust adjustment, and it hits me right above the knee. I'm 5 feet 9 inches, so someone more petite may want to shorten this quite a bit.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, I love the dress. It is comfortable and fits well. I will definitely be making it again.
Conclusion: Great pattern! More pics can be seen on my Blog.
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Very cute dress on you!
1/10/12 5:23 PM
Great dress, and you look fantastic (and happy) in it! I love the way you styled it.
1/10/12 6:54 PM
You look great in your new dress.
1/10/12 8:19 PM
Cute!
1/10/12 10:27 PM
Pretty dress!
1/11/12 1:33 AM
great dress
1/11/12 7:31 AM
Great dress Ann! Very flattering!
1/11/12 8:50 AM
This is a fantastic style on you-very urban! I love the dress and paired with the shoes and tights...it's great.
1/11/12 3:59 PM
Nice dress - very flattering. And its a great photo of you - you look happy and proud of the dress.
1/12/12 10:40 PM
This is a really great style on you. I agree, it is a very nice photo of you, too!
1/13/12 3:56 PM