M5974
Pattern Description: MISSES' AND WOMEN'S DRESSES: Dresses A, B, C, D have bodice variations with front pleats, neckline variations, self-faced midriff, pleated skirt front, back zipper and sleeves in three lengths; dresses A, B have scoop neck; dress A has short sleeves; dress B has long sleeves; dresses C, D have wrapped bodice, “V” neck and self-ties; dress C has three-quarter length sleeves; dress D has long sleeves; dresses A, B, C, D length is 1" below mid-knee.
Pattern Sizing: 8 -24W.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it did.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Nothing confusing.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like the "V" neck, the tie, and the full skirt. Nothing to dislike.
Fabric Used: Jersey knit (Vogue Fabrics - I shop there a lot.)
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I need a FBA, prominent shoulder blade and sway back adjustments. Also added a few inches to the skirt and about an inch to the sleeve.
NOTE - I cut this dress at size 16. Palmer Pletsch side seam allowance is 1". I sewed at least 1 1/2 side seams. The dress was still a little big through the shoulder to the hip. It may be a combination of the stretch in the knit and sizing. I could have easily made the size 14. Wearing it, I noticed the shoulder seam was about a 1/4 inch too long. The belt is a little too short for me. Next time I'll add a few inches to it.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes and yes.
Conclusion: Nice mock wrap dress. A beginner can sew this dress with no problems.
27 comments:
This dress looks great on you! Very flattering fit!
Fantastic dress. I bought this pattern in my most recent shipment from the US. Can't wait to make it up - I have some black and white jersey that will do the trick.
Cennetta,
I love the print. I love the colors. I love the dress!
Definitely nothing to dislike about this - you look hot in it! It's very flattering. Great fabric.
I love this dress, it looks comfortable but also very glamorous and flattering.
And you looked fabulous in it! I love this pattern. I used it as the basis for my Sewing with Knits class. The only complaint I had about it is how big it runs through the shoulders and upper chest. We universally had to go down one size because of that.
Cennetta, this dress is smashing--and even prettier 'in real life' than in the photo. The colors are gorgeous.
I have this pattern and cannot wait to use it!
A great review. LOVELY dress.
Thank you
Love your dress (I'm wearing the same dress . . . my version . . . today)!
I LOVE this fabric (drooling)! Such a great pattern to show off such eye-candy fabric. I wish there was a Vogue Fabrics near me!
You look amazing, as always. I love this colour on you. Even though I've made this dress twice before, seeing you in it makes me want to do another one.
Angela
Love the dress and it looks fab on you... I have that pattern and believe its one of a few that I picked for Faye's dress challenge.
FABULOUS! I have a black and white jersey as well. This looks fantastic on you!!!
Great job! I love the print. This makes me want to sew another version of this dress and I already have 3.
My, my, my you've been busy!!! I love all of these dresses and your selection of fabric is outstanding!
Love that dress! It's on my hit list - er, to-do list!
What a beautiful camo blue.
Absolutely lovely.
Pretty dress! I adore the colors/print.
You have been sewing some beautiful knit fabrics lately. I love blue prints. Both this dress and the one in the last post (I have both patterns) are lovely.
I am going to start hating on you. Girl, you are on a roll with the dresses. This one is beautiful. I love it and you look fantastic in it.
You look fantastic - the dress in color and style suits you so well!
You look gorgeous in this dress! I picked up the pattern after seeing how great it looks!
Love your dress
Very nice dress, I like the print colors, makes a great look!
Love! The dress looks great on you!
Another beautiful dress in gorgeous summery blues. Very nice!
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