Saturday, September 27, 2014

McCall's M6923

I made a dress. For myself.

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I know. Weird.

I'm not even a "dress person." But I sooo would like to be. I guess I grew up a little bit tomboy and now when I wear a dress I feel like I'm over-dressed. Like dresses should be saved for special occasions. I'm trying to reset my thinking. Watch out co-workers-- I might be wearing a dress soon! And no, I'm not going to a funeral after work.

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The fabric is $3/yard clearance rack stuff, I didn't want to spend the big bucks on nice fabric in case this little dress experiment was a total failure. So, although i don't mind this fabric, it's definitely not my fav.

I expected to be using a size or two larger than my store-bought clothes. The size I went with was 3 sizes larger than my norm, but all my measurements were pretty spot on with that size, so I went with it. (Do you like how I'm not actually telling you what size I used? *wink*) Well, the first bodice I made was comically large. It was pretty ridiculous. I tried taking it in more than an inch on each side seam, but was still way too big. And it did weird things to the fit.

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So I cut out another bodice two sizes smaller and it was a much better fit (thank goodness I bought extra clearance fabric!). It's still a bit gappy up by the neckline, but I think that's because I don't know how to make the proper pattern alterations for The Girls. I've read that patterns are made for b-cup sized woman, which I am definitely not. Perhaps I'll read up more on alterations before I try the next dress.

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Trying to take photos of yourself is awful. Asking your husband to help you take photos may lead to divorce.

All in all, I'd call this first dress a success. Now, the real test is whether or not I'll actually wear it!

3 comments:

  1. As a gal that soooooo loves dresses don't give up, you must make another one! Though this fabric isn't your favourite, I actually love it. For a first attempt, I agree this dress is a success. Looking forward to seeing your next dress stitched by you!

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  2. Love the dress and the story about it. Wear it!!

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  3. I wear dresses a lot because I'm lazy: I don't have to worry about whether this top goes with those pants, because it's all one piece.

    I hope you did go back and look up (I assume you need a) full-bust adjustment, because it's totally worth it to have better fit.

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