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I was really in love with McCall's 6959 when it came out a couple of months ago for the Spring/ Summer line of patterns. It might have been the way the model was smiling in the picture, but I just knew I had to have that dress. There are a pretty good bit of wrap dresses, shirts, skirts, just anything you can think to wrap out there, but that didn't matter to me. I thought the bias around the dress was just beautiful, so guess who started the 6959 project? That's right, Me. My luck runneth over when I was able to find the perfect piece of Linen to go with my dream wrap dress. I had seen this fabric several times in Hancock Fabrics, but it was just not saying anything to me at the time. I admired its beauty as it glistened under the ambiance of the florescent lights. My eyes would just tear up and then my mind would say,,"Keep it moving!" I really wanted that fabric. So one day while I was out window shopping (LOL) I decided that a yard maybe even 2 wouldn't hurt anything. Then pow! McCall's breaks out with this pattern.
Here are my findings at the fabric store and what I did with both the pattern and the fabric.
Yay! I got both of them in 1 shot. This fabric is a gorgeous gold foil weave linen print that looks kind of strange up close, but it definitely had me thinking for weeks after I had seen it. With pattern in hand and fabric to boot.
The Review
Pattern Description: Misses wrap dress with options.
Pattern Sizing: 14-22
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked that this was a simple wrap dress made with quality fabric.
Fabric Used: Linen
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't make any changes to the pattern.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes I will make this again. I do recommend this pattern to others.
Conclusion: I am not totally disappointed because I love wrap dresses and this one came through to an extent. I didn't like that the V in the front was not as structured as it could have been. I think the bias tape made it flimsy. The skirt was awesome. I loved the way it loolked and I did allow for a 24hr hang period before finishing. The sleeves were a little tight for my arm size so adjustments had to be made in order to get them to fit. I used the 3/8 ribbon for the inside ties, but you could have used the bias tape just the same. Overall, this is a nice pattern, but it lacked structure in the bodice.
Well, that's it for today. I hope you enjoyed today's post.
Until next time, Lots of Love
Dellia
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