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McCall's: 6139 (Misses'/Children's/Girls' American Colonial Costumes) thumbsup - Type:Costumes    printable version
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Reviewed by:GwendolenG
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Posted on:10/23/12 9:05 AM
Last Updated:11/17/12 9:43 PM
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Pattern Photo:McCall's 6139
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Pattern Rating:Highly Recommend
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Available for sale on PR: $14.21 (See envelope)
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Fabric:Cotton  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Used this early American Colonial costume to make a little bo peep to match her pony, who we dressed as a sheep
Pattern Description:
I made view A
Pattern Sizing: child's and women's--I made child's only. Measured and sloped between sizes for an extra-petite daughter

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
yes, though we made some modifications to the bonnet so it would fit over a riding helmet

Were the instructions easy to follow?
yes. I didn't follow them directly at places. I like having French seams with such a light (cotton gingham) fabric.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
The two views are different. It's great to have the shawl and bonnet available. It was easy to install the zipper at the back and get a more fitted look.
This isn't a quick sew-em-up--there are a reasonable number of fiddly little pieces, but it's more robust as a garment in the end for the work.
Love the bonnet, too!


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Changed to make it fit an extra petite daughter. Surprisingly, she was able to ride in this dress---it's fitted at the bodice, but the sleeves and the skirt are very movable.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
probably won't sew again, but it was fun. Love making our own costumes!


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KensingtonCrab said...
Would love to see a bigger pic!
10/23/12 9:02 AM
GwendolenG said...
thanks KensingtonCrab! Got it now.
10/23/12 9:03 AM
GwendolenG said...

10/23/12 9:58 AM
GwendolenG said...
Forgot to mention we made the helmet cover, too--a Suitability patterns. Love that company!
10/24/12 7:35 AM
2mulie said...
OMG, incredible time obviously spent with the cotton balls on the horse blanket. Love the helmet cover! Beautiful girl! and the dress looks great.
10/24/12 10:43 AM
GwendolenG said...
thank you, 2mulie!! 4,400 cotton balls (we took the fly mask and neck piece off for riding...) whew!
10/24/12 3:51 PM
JEF said...
I love it! The horse had a costume. Just fantastic.
10/24/12 8:23 PM
KensingtonCrab said...
This makes me smile! What a great job and very original! Thanks for sharing!
10/28/12 9:09 AM
GwendolenG said...
Thank you, thank you KensingtonCrab and JEF!
10/28/12 10:54 PM
Sharonspils said...
Amazing outfit for both of them.
11/1/12 7:38 AM
cowgirlbb said...
Very clever and time consuming. Horse seems to like it too!
11/1/12 9:47 AM
Aroura said...
This is sooo awesome! It looks like a lot of work, turned out beautifully.
11/8/12 11:51 PM
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