Monday, May 7, 2012
It's PINK!
When I first saw the fabric in the store, my thoughts were a splash of Spring. Well of course I purchased the fabric even though I'm not a huge fan of pink. I just wanted that Spring garden look, and I needed a pattern that would work with the large flowery pattern. So, I found McCalls 6554 that looks comfy and airy. The size chart calls for me to use size 16 since my breast measurement is 38. But wait... I'm not a size 16 nor do I have big breast. Even though I have very broad shoulders and bodice area, my breasts are small. This is the frustrating part of using patterns for me, finding the correct measurements and making the alterations to the pattern. Well it was trial and error in the beginning getting the correct fitting. I made my muslin trial of the bodice, and called it close enough to go with my silky rayon fabric. After many alternations to the bodice, I was able to sew the skirt part of dress on, add bodice lining, and hem. Best part of dress is the pockets! It's comfy! Looks huge here in photo, but it's comfy and pink!
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ha ha ha a 38! Very pretty and yes pockets should go into everything!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress. I haven't a clue how to sew clothes.
ReplyDeleteCheryl, You should be glad that you don't know how since the patterns and directions these days are sometimes difficult to follow.
ReplyDeleteOkay KT, heehee... I gained 10 lbs just from menopause. The middle age growth is here to stay until I hit that elderly lady stage of weight loss...because... I just don't like spending all day working out. Yup! Pockets are good thing!
ReplyDeleteYeah I'm still waiting for that magical weight loss. I wake up every morning and say to myself as I jump out of bed and face the mirror,"What the bla bla!???"
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