Sewing Patterns - Pattern Reviews for New Look Pattern - 6557 Misses Dresses - Sewing & Sewing Pattern Reviews at PatternReview.com

Platinum Sponsor: Fashion Fabrics Club

Huge Selection Fashion Fabrics at Discount Prices

[SIGNUP - FREE Membership & 1 FREE Sewing Lesson ]
[Sewing Classes|Shopping Bag Your Shopping Bag

|Login|Help]

Enter your e-mail address:

New to PR?

Sewing Machines

Compare Sewing Machines

Sewing Machine & Serger Reviews

Sewing Reviews

Sewing Tips & Techniques

Sewing Podcasts

NEW!Fabric Glossary

Sewing Review RequestsAdd a Review Request

Friends of PR

Chat Room

Sewing Classifieds

Sewing Contests

Favorite Links

reviews with comments

Platinum Sponsor - Fashion Fabrics Club

New Look: 6557 (Misses Dresses) - Type:Dresses

Viewed 136 times

64 more reviews

Review rated Helpful by 1 people

Reviewed by:

bonnnie


	About bonnnie
	CA USA
	Member since: 9/5/06
	Reviews written: 2
	Sewing skills:Intermediate
	patterns reviewed: 2
	Bio: more...

Posted on:

1/11/13 5:31 PM

Project Photo:

Pattern Photo:

New Look Pattern Info

More Info provided by bonnnie

Pattern Rating:

Highly Recommend

See other patterns in this category: Dresses

Available for sale on PR: $4.49 (See envelope)

Current Tags :

Fabric:

Polyester Woven [See other projects in this fabric]

Related Links

Click on

to add a link

This pattern has been in New Look's catalog FOREVER, and for good reason. It offers five different options for the top, so you can probably find one that flatters you. It's economical on the fabric for a tea-length dress, using less than 3 yards of 45" fabric (less than 2 1/2 yards of 60" fabric) for most options. If you don't make the belt, you can use less fabric.

I've made FOUR dresses in this pattern. It's a perennial favorite. So easy, so flattering on my pear shape -- the bias-cut A-line skirt just skims the curves without being tight OR tent-like. Pattern takes about 3-5 hours from start to finish.

I have no advice for those sewing this pattern, because it's designed and explained so well. Just cut it out and follow the instructions, and magic ensues.

Seriously, this might be the "perfect" sundress pattern for women with my shape (medium-small on top, big on bottom).

Buy this pattern for $4.49 Add to Bag

Pattern with more than 5 reviews!

Merchants on PR
SA Curve Seam Allowance Ruler Deals!	The Cloth Merchants FINE FABRICS Deals!	Victoria Jones Collection Timeless Hawaiian styles Web site

<< Previous Next >>
1 Comments Login to Add a Comment

caper81 said...
Wow, your dress is beautiful! :) Very flattering indeed! I bought this pattern a few years ago but never tried it. Must be great if you've made it four times! :)
3/9/13 4:20 PM