So here is McCall 6713:
I chose to make view D with the sleeves, shortened to 3/4 length.
I also chose to underline the dress with some knit tricot that I bought months ago by the bolt from Fabric.com when it was 50% off. So of course I bought an two bolts one in black and in ivory.
Last year my husband and I went to LA, and of course I made a stop at Michael Levin's by the Pound store, and found this amazing fabric to make the dress from:
Since this was from the bargain bin, I had to work with what I had, so there wasn't quite enough for
me to to two layers to the mock-wrap piece, so I used some of the black tricot for the backside of the mock-wrap.
So here is the final dress:
Pattern Review:
Pattern Description: McCall 6713, View D
Pattern Sizing: Size 14/ bust 36
Did it look like the photo/drawing on pattern once you were done sewing: Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love this pattern, and the fit is awesome.
Fabric Used: tricot for underlining from Fabric.com, spandex knit from Michael Levine's Loft
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
-- One thing I did do was add some tricot fusible interfacing around the neckline, to keep if from
stretching when the underlining was sewn around the neckline and front opening.
-- Also added width in the hip area to accommodate my hips/rear.
-- Added 6 inches to length.
-- Did back layer of mock wrap piece in black tricot (ran out of fabric).
Happy Sewing . . . .





This is very flattering!
ReplyDeleteReally cute. I won that pattern in a box give away and have never really considered cutting into it. But now.....
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