First, Happy New Year!!!! The holidays were great. However, I was in need of some serious R&R. So, I decided to get away at the last minute for the Holidays. I feel rested, rejuvenated and ready for the new year.
While I was out of pocket, I thought about my sewing and what I accomplished in 2011. I also thought about what I want to accomplish for 2012. I will share 2012 goals in another post. When I started my blog, I had hefty goals. I would blog once a week, I would complete 2-3 garments a month and I would learn a new technique every month. The question, did I accomplish those goals? A big fat NO!!!! However instead of feeling disappointed, I realized I accomplished the reason I started my blog. I started blogging to motivate myself to sew more often. Did I accomplish? Yeper, it did!!! In 2010, I completed one garment. In 2011, I made 2 pair of pants, 3 dresses, a skirt, finished a UFO (my shorts) and made a jogging suit (haven’t posted yet). I would say….. not bad.
Okay, enough reflecting. During the last week of December, I completed McCall’s M6163.
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Description: Wrap Dress
Fabric: Jersey Knit from Vogue Fabrics
Pattern Size: Multisize pattern. 8-24W
Design Changes: I omitted the side zipper. I made 3/4 length sleeve without the elastic. I like it better this way.
Fit Alterations: I cut a 20W in top and graded to 24W in the hips. I added an additional inch in the hip area. I made a swayback and petite adjustment. I did not make a full bust adjust. Didn’t think would need it. WRONG!!! I made a muslin in a knit I purchase many moons ago (I no longer have any love for this knit), for some reason it did not register that I should do a FBA. Plus the criss-cross plunge is little low on the dress, which I didn’t take in account either. Result, I have to wear a shell under my dress. Oh well, I’m still happy with my dress.
Would I make again? Yes, I like this dress pattern. I think it’s a nice garment staple for all seasons. I will definitely have to make a FBA and raise the criss-cross plunge about 1/2 inch. The collar is shorter then I like, so I will lengthen the collar next time.
You may be asking what happened to the black suit? Well the black suit is on hold. Before the holidays I was working on the suit. I went to zip up the pant in order to place it next to some fabric I was considering for another jacket and the zipper broke. That just took the wind out my sails. That means I have to take my pant apart and install a new zipper. So, I just put it aside. That’s also when I decided I needed some R&R. But, I will complete it soon.
Until Next Time………..Keep Sewing!!!!!!
3 comments
I have this pattern in my stash waiting patiently for me to sew it up. I hope to sew it up soon. I like your dress. Thanks for the tips on the FBA and the low front bodice.
Your dress is lovely and looks really nice on you. I want to up my sewing mojo too in 2012.
Cute! I do like the sleeves better that way; good call. And I really like the fabric you chose for it. Even without the fba it looks like it fits really well. And I find that McCall's necklines tend to go an inch or more too low for my size/shape/liking.
As for the pants, well, having to replace the zipper in anything is enough to sap the energy from a project for most of us. hopefully you'll get some renewed inspiration on that soon. 🙂