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New Look: 6909 thumbsup - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Reviewed by:Sixtiesgirl
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Posted on:12/12/12 9:08 AM
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Pattern Photo:New Look 6909
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Pattern Rating:Highly Recommend
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Pattern Description: This is a retro-styled princess seam sheath dress with collar options.

Pattern Sizing: I cut the 10 in the shoulders and then tapered to the 8 in the waist and hips. The length was perfect.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes it did.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, I like the New Look pattern instructions. They follow a good sequence of construction.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I really like the collar and the little puff sleeves that are made by pleating the fabric. The sleeves require a lining. I really like the pockets, too!

Fabric Used: I used a pink checked boucle. I love the look of the fabric with the white gabardine accents but the fabric was very difficult to work with. I should have underlined it because the weave is loose.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't make any changes in the pattern but did use a while accent for pockets and collar.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I want to make this dress in a fabric with more body.

Conclusion: I love the variations in this pattern. It would make it best in a fabric with more body like a doubleknit and stretch cotton sateen.

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AuntieShel said...
OMG, this is absolutely gorgeous!!! Can you post a pic of the whole dress? So beautiful!!! Fabric is to die for even though it was hard to work with. Great job!!!
12/12/12 10:44 AM
SavageCoco said...
Oh, this looks darling! Yes, more pics please!
12/12/12 11:56 AM
prostheticsgirl said...
Cute!
12/12/12 1:11 PM
Sixtiesgirl said...
Check my blog for the picture of the whole dress. It is http://sewingsixties.wordpress.com/2012/12/12/new-look-6909-2/
12/12/12 2:00 PM
Sixtiesgirl said...
I think if you click on the pic on this site, it goes to the blog and you can just scroll through to find the picture of the whole dress.
12/12/12 2:01 PM
CissieW said...
What a perfect dress. Love your fabric choice, though I well know how worrisome boucle can be to work with. Underlining helps, especially since these loosely woven fabrics tend to stretch. Also pinking or serging the raw edges works sometimes.
12/12/12 3:02 PM
emr said...
Beautiful dress. Perfect pairing of fabrics as well. Did you line the dress? It may help with the loose weave issue. From the picture, it does not look like the weave caused you any trouble with staying on grain. It's amazing from top to bottom.
12/12/12 6:28 PM
Claverie said...
That is so sweet, I do like your two-toned collar.
12/12/12 7:48 PM
Mazzygirl said...
that is an absolutely stunning rendtition of a gorgeous dress pattern. I would steal that from you in a wink! Just beautiful & well worth the effort!
12/13/12 2:13 AM
pdiddly said...
stunning dress
12/13/12 3:40 AM
LynneH said...
This is a great pattern. I have made several for my daughters. One of their favourites. Love your fabric choice!!
12/13/12 8:06 AM
ggf2005 said...
lovely
12/14/12 11:49 AM
Andreahg said...
What a cute dress!!
12/14/12 1:30 PM
Jstarr4250 said...
Great looking dress. The fabric is just wonderful.
12/16/12 10:13 PM
usbeckers said...
That is adorable.
12/31/12 11:45 AM
liliv said...
Totally adorable!
5/18/13 7:36 PM
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