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McCall's 5429 pattern review by ClaireEmily

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ClaireEmily starstarstar
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Member since 9/28/08
84 Reviews (patterns: 78)
Skill: Intermediate
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Misses 4-20 (4-12 and 14-20) Though as it runs large I think you could make the 20 work if you wear a pattern 22 or even 24. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? The line drawing makes the godets look a lot further from the waist than they really are, but apart from that yes. Were the instructions easy to follow? They are OK. The fly instructions hurt my brain trying to figure it out - and I had made it before! As noted previously it tell...

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11 Comments
Hilary said...(12/12/10 10:16 AM ET)   
This is the first time I've seen this review, and I too think it looks great on you! After all the work you put into it the fit is much better and looks very nice with the jacket and tights! I have the same "large derriere" issue, and was so happy to see how good this looks on a similar figure. Thanks for the detailed review!
  
ClaireEmily said...(6/7/09 7:43 AM ET)   
Thanks guys! I really appreciate the encouragement.
  
Mary Nanna said...(6/7/09 2:02 AM ET)   
hey , what do you know! With some boots and a slim fit knit jacket top it does look great! GREAT save.
  
persevering said...(6/6/09 9:02 PM ET)   
Congratulations on your stylish well-fitted skirt!
  
eugenia123 said...(6/6/09 8:00 AM ET)   
Congratulations on your re-working. This really is a great skirt that looks lovely on you.
  
FreyaStark said...(6/6/09 6:27 AM ET)   
Triumph! Now you'll be able to make it again more quickly and easily.
  
Debbie Cook said...(5/16/09 4:44 PM ET)   
I agree with the others that this skirt is cute on you. From the front, I really like it. The back view is too close to see all the proportions correctly, but I still like it. I love this style of skirt too. Don't give up on the pattern.
  
Mary Nanna said...(5/16/09 3:57 PM ET)   
Ah what a shame. You're right - that skirt is a lot of work, I remember all that topstiching! (although I made the view without godets). I think it looks rather cute on you .. it's hard to tell from a photo, but are the sides too big? Mine were, I remember having to take it in rather a lot to get it fitting through the hip. I'm glad you are wearing it anyway, I do think it looks cute...with some boots and a slim fit jacket the silhouette could look great!
  
FreyaStark said...(5/16/09 11:44 AM ET)   
They're right. The actual sewing seems fine, and you might get to get like the skirt better when you've worn it more.
  
renren said...(5/16/09 9:56 AM ET)   
I, too, am thinking this skirt looks good. Look at all that work you've done with topstitching and the godets. I actually think the skirt looks fabulous and if I saw you I might ask where you bought it (because I want one, too). Also, this reminds me of a Connie Crawford skirt/jacket pattern reviewed here recently. Perhaps a lighter, drapier fabric would give a totally different look, but this skirt heading into winter in the southern hemisphere looks like a perfect fit to have in one's wardrobe. The more I look at it the more I love it.
  
eugenia123 said...(5/16/09 9:09 AM ET)   
I think this skirt looks a lot better than you think it does and the style is really nice. Thanks for the great review - I think that reviews of patterns that haven't worked out so well are just as useful (if not more useful) than those that have turned out perfectly.
  
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