New Look: 6828 (Misses Knit Dress, Top and Tunic)  - Type:Dresses  | | Viewed 206 times
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| | Posted on: | 3/13/13 11:41 PM | | Pattern Size: | Regular Petite | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | 
New Look Pattern Info | | Pattern Rating: | Recommend, with Modifications | | See other patterns in this category: Dresses Tops | | | | Fabric: | Polyester Knit [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Pattern Description:
Misses' pullover dress, top or tunic, has front band with straps or yokes, is long-sleeved or sleeveless with optional sash.
I made dress D and sash of tunic C. The dress has shoulder straps, front and back bands.
Pattern Sizing:
A (6-16)
I cut size 12 and flared slightly the dress below the hips.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, with contrasting straps, front/back bands, hem band and sash.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I like the self-lined and interfaced front/back bands.
I like the wide shoulder straps and the front gathers.
Fabric Used:
Two Way Stretch Knit.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I sewed the shoulder straps in size 12, the bodice sides in size 8, the rest of the pattern in 10.
I graded out to 14, from hips to hemline, for a more A-line.
I lengthened the dress by 2 3/4" by adding a hem band made in a contrast fabric.
The straps, the front/back bands and the sash were also sewn in this same fabric.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I might sew this pattern again and I would recommend it to others. It was easy to alter and fast to sew. I have already made dress A, the version with yoke back and yoke front. It will be the subject of my next review.
Conclusion:
Very nice dress, very simple to make and very easy to wear. I love it!
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Very nice!
3/14/13 6:31 AM
Your dress is adorable! I never would have noticed this pattern, but it looks great with the contrast bands. :)
3/14/13 8:14 AM
Very pretty dress and looks terrific on you!
3/14/13 8:32 AM
Nicely done! It's so helpful to see patterns on too. Yes, this is a pattern I would by pass except for a review.
3/14/13 8:42 AM
Cute dress! Love black & white.
3/14/13 9:57 AM
This dress is beautiful! It looks so great on you, and especially attractive with the contrasting fabric you chose. :)
3/14/13 10:32 AM
Very nice!!!!!!
3/14/13 12:59 PM
Very nice indeed. Beautiful dress! I really like the contrasting fabric. It looks great on you.
3/14/13 3:35 PM
This is one of your best. The dress looks so lovely on you. Great work.
3/14/13 3:39 PM