McCall's: 6355 (MIsses Top and Dresses)  - Type:Dresses  |
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| Reviewed by: | caper81 | 
 | About caper81 | | CANADA | | Member since: 9/24/11 | | Reviews written: 16 | | Sewing skills:Beginner | | Favored by: 9 people | | patterns reviewed: 16 | | Bio: more... |
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| Posted on: | 12/17/12 10:22 PM |
| Last Updated: | 12/17/12 10:26 PM |
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McCall's Pattern Info |
| Pattern Rating: | Recommend, with Modifications |
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Available for sale on PR: $14.96 (See envelope)  |
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| Fabric: | Cotton-Poly Knit [See other projects in this fabric] |
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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.
Pattern Sizing: 8-22
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? Yes, and very well-written. I made adjustments as I went along, but I really need to start making changes to the pattern pieces *before* cutting the fabric. I was a just a *little*impatient, and figured this project would just "turn out". Sigh...always adjustments! I'll learn 
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I really like the simple design of this dress. I've always wanted to sew a tank dress. They're so flattering and nice and cool for summer.
Fabric Used: Cotton/polyester blend with some stretch. I just love the camouflage print of this fabric. I bought it some time ago at Fabricville and when I picked up this pattern I knew I wanted to make a tank-style dress with it
I like how they give you different options for binding the neckline.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I wish more patterns started smaller. I suppose I like garments more fitted though. If you just want your dress to skim, then you'll be happy with the fit of this dress without changing it. I originally was going to just sew this dress without darts, but decided to add them after trying it on. I had to deepen them even more so to get a better fit. I would have liked a center back seam too to help with fitting.
I found that the neckline was very low, at least on me. Since I had to shorten the straps though, it brought the neckline up a to a more appropriate height
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I do recommend this pattern and I will probably sew it again at some point. Its a great basic dress, that would look good with many different prints.
Conclusion: This pattern is anything but boring! I love my dress!
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Hot camo! very cute dress!
12/17/12 11:05 PM
You look smashing! Great fabric choice and construction. I've made this pattern at least 10 times for my wife. She loves the cut of this dress as a basic sheath.
12/18/12 6:33 PM
Cute little dress! I'll bet you will use this pattern over and over, and get the fit better and better every time. Nice job!
12/19/12 11:26 AM
Great dress- it is fit so well!
12/20/12 1:21 AM
Cute dress and print!
12/23/12 12:19 PM
Thank you all very much! :)
12/28/12 9:04 AM