Pattern Description: Misses' Tracy Reese dress: Pullover, close-fitting, lined dress has draped sides and narrow hem.
Pattern Sizing: I cut a 6.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Similar, except mine is shorter and has cap sleeves (and I didn't lie on the couch this time!). This my second review. First one here
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, very, although, I did stray a bit 
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I looove the gathers along the side seams! This is such a flattering dress!
I do wish they had different sleeve options, though, it wasn't too difficult to modify this pattern for such.
Fabric Used: Polyester-Spandex Knit from Fabricville. I must say, as soon as I laid eyes on this fabric, I was sold! I didn't even wait for it to go on sale (which I most often do, cheap as that sounds! I did get a 20% discount however, for having a membership card
I have to say, I loved mimig's dress so much that I wanted another dress in a floral print She is quite the inspiration!
Lining is a "power-mesh" fabric. I think its polyester with stretch. It sounded similar to what Chenille used for her version, and I figured it would be perfect for a warm-weather dress, as I definitely wanted to line this dress without suffering heat exhaustion as our summers here in Nova Scotia can be disgustingly humid!
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Re-drafted the sleeves to be cap sleeves and shortened it by a few inches. In hindsight, I wish I would've made it a little longer, but oh well!
I used clear elastic to make the gathers as recommended by ggf2005. Although I was impatient and didn't gather each side of each piece separately. Instead, I gathered the front and back sides together.
**Added March 18th I forgot to mention that I lowered the armhole slightly (I think 1/2") when I redrafted the sleeves. As another reviewer noted, the armholes are a tad tight, so I thought for my second dress, I'd give myself a bit more room
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? This pattern will not see retirement for a while This is the second time I've made this dress (and it won't be the last), I heartily recommend it!
Conclusion: I just love this pattern, and I love this dress! More photos and thoughts on my blog. |
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Super cute! Great fit and fun fabric
3/7/13 11:41 AM
Cute!
3/7/13 3:26 PM
Great job, looks great and wonderful fabric. I hate to say it but I have pondered making this one up again as well, there is something addictive about it!
3/7/13 3:46 PM
Super cute! Looks great on you. I just got fabric in the mail for another version of this pattern...I love it, too!
3/7/13 5:38 PM
Great dress, so flattering on you!
3/7/13 5:40 PM
This is super cute! I love it on you.
3/7/13 5:54 PM
Very pretty dress. I like your sleeve alteration.
3/7/13 10:09 PM
Great dress and great review. Enjoyed reading your blog. Thanks for all the tips and informative photos. Looking forward to trying some out myself.
3/7/13 10:19 PM
Ahh Canada summers! Yes, can feel like new York to me! I've been to Cape Breton, and Halifax, can get pretty warm and humid. So I find your choice of interfacing so interesting! Some of those power meshs can feel rough, so buyer beware! Breathable eh? Will have to give it a try here in humid NY! Thanks for the review
3/7/13 11:12 PM
Love this pattern. It looks great on you. Wonderful fabric and great fit.
3/8/13 9:47 AM
Wonderful dress on you!
3/8/13 10:12 AM
Thanks so much ladies! :) I appreciate your nice comments! Legal.Dealer: I agree, the mesh is a tad rough feeling (not enough to bother me though :) hopefully it'll be ok. I'm actually living in Halifax now :) Never been to NY, but it would be nice to go there (and shop ;) someday!
3/8/13 4:44 PM