Hey Readers,
Hope you all had a fantastic, peaceful and joyous christmas. I had a lovely time with my family, eating lots, playing games and watching Kezia opening her presents.
This here is my second version of McCalls 6886. I have been wearing my first version quite a bit because it is so easy to throw on, is comfortable and warm. After my velvet dresses didn’t quite work out, I decided on christmas eve morning to sew this version up (got to have a new dress for christmas!) The (stash) fabric, from what I can recall, was described as a (probably) poly waffle textured jersey.
You can read my review for this pattern here. The only thing I did differently this time was to cut my true size (last time I sized down by 2 inches because the sweater knit had a lot of stretch). I didn’t want to go too tight with this fabric because it tends to show white when stretched.
So that’s it: super fast and easy and so easy to wear. Will I make another one? Maybe. But I think I want a more complex project next: something to sink my teeth into. What about you? What’s on your sewing plans?
Thanks to everyone to who continues to read my blog and leave comments. Here’s wishing you all a wonderful healthy, prosperous and happy New Year!
Happy Christmas. That’s a lovely dress.
Thanks Rachel. Hope you had a great Christmas.
This is a very successful last minute project Manju. The fabric is very pretty and the fit is perfect. Wishing you all the best for the New Year.
Thanks Jean Margaret. Happy new year to you too.
What a lovely dress!
Thank you Claudette.
Wonderfull dress and a lovely print. Mission last-minute christmas dress accomplished 😉
Thanks Inge. Happy new year
Lovely dress, those colours are great on you!
Thanks Fiona. Happy new year
I always look forward to seeing what you have been sewing. You sew and create wonderful garments, and this dress is no exception. I hope you will also post a review of your make and the pattern you used on our new website Sewist.com. Happy New Year!
Thanks Barbara. I will have a look at it.
pretty colors and lovely to make something quick, right? Happy New year and I look forward to all your creations in 2016.
Thanks Beth. Happy new year to you.
This is so pretty! The colors are so flattering on you and I think your hose and jewelry are the perfect complement to the style. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!
Thanks La Vonda C. Happy new year!
I enjoy your blog so much! Your sewing skills are fantastic! The floral dress looks beautiful on you! Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family.
Thank you caugenbraun. Happy new year.
Lovely dress, have made this pattern myself and I really think it’s great in its simplicity!
Thanks Ida. Have just started following you. Look forward to seeing your makes
Thank you Manju, looking foward to see your makes too!!
It looks lovely on you!
Thanks garnet49
I love this on you! Very flattering silhouette!
Thanks Amanda.
That’s the sort of thing I’d do, decide to whip an impromptu frock up! Think they can often work out better as there’s no time to worry about the construction or fit. 😀
Yeah I don’t do it often Ali but sometimes it’s fun and satisfying 🙂
This dress is truly lovely on you. The fit is perfect: fitted, without being tight. Really terrific.
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