Monday, June 6, 2011

M5974- What I Wore to the Fashion Show



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.
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27 comments:

  1. RebeccaJune 7, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    This dress looks great on you! Very flattering fit!

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  2. GailJune 7, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    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.

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  3. ElarayJune 7, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Cennetta,

    I love the print. I love the colors. I love the dress!

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  4. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Definitely nothing to dislike about this - you look hot in it! It's very flattering. Great fabric.

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  5. EugeniaJune 7, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I love this dress, it looks comfortable but also very glamorous and flattering.

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  6. Gorgeous ThingsJune 7, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    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.

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  7. pattiJune 7, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Cennetta, this dress is smashing--and even prettier 'in real life' than in the photo. The colors are gorgeous.

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  8. JoanneMJune 7, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I have this pattern and cannot wait to use it!
    A great review. LOVELY dress.
    Thank you

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  9. AuntieAllynJune 7, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Love your dress (I'm wearing the same dress . . . my version . . . today)!

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  10. VictoriaJune 7, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    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!

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  11. Auset's Stitched TreasuresJune 7, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    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

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  12. SheilaJune 7, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    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.

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  13. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    FABULOUS! I have a black and white jersey as well. This looks fantastic on you!!!

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  14. Sarah CJune 7, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Great job! I love the print. This makes me want to sew another version of this dress and I already have 3.

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  15. MyraJune 7, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    My, my, my you've been busy!!! I love all of these dresses and your selection of fabric is outstanding!

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  16. marysewsJune 7, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Love that dress! It's on my hit list - er, to-do list!

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  17. Faye LewisJune 7, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    What a beautiful camo blue.

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  18. IreneJune 7, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Absolutely lovely.

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  19. narcissaqtpieJune 8, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Pretty dress! I adore the colors/print.

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  20. AudreyJune 8, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    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.

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  21. AndreaJune 8, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    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.

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  22. SummersetJune 10, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    You look fantastic - the dress in color and style suits you so well!

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  23. Lisette MJune 10, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    You look gorgeous in this dress! I picked up the pattern after seeing how great it looks!

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  24. poetsieJune 12, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Love your dress

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  25. Mon Café CoutureJune 15, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Very nice dress, I like the print colors, makes a great look!

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  26. LynnebJune 17, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Love! The dress looks great on you!

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  27. MushyWearJune 17, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Another beautiful dress in gorgeous summery blues. Very nice!

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