Two More Dresses for DD McCall's 6460 and Vogue 1283

These are the last two dresses made for my daughter. The first is McCall's 6460. This was an easy dress to make that included separate patterns for bra cups sizes. This is my second favorite of the four dresses that I made for her (Christmas gift).

It is described as: MISSES'/MISS PETITE DRESSES: Fitted dress has neck binding and back zipper. A: baby narrow hem on armholes. B: long sleeves. C:front and back applied to yokes, attached hem band and bias armhole binding. D: three-quarter sleeves. B and D: narrow hem on sleeves. A/B, C, D cup sizes.  

Pattern Sizing:
The pattern comes in sizes 6 to 22. I used size 10 with a few modifications.

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?
There was nothing confusing about the instructions. Easy.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
This is a current style and DD liked the design. I like the bodice options and the sleeve variations.

Fabric Used:
Believe it or not. This is left over fabric from my Tracey Reese inspired red dress.
 

This little pin was crafted by my DD.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I made the usual pattern adjustments.
 - pigeon chest adjustment and narrowed the center back section.
 - Sway back adjustment
 - added to the side seams below the bust area.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I will probably make it at least one more time. Love this dress and do recommend it.

Conclusion: This is a nice trendy, but classic, style that offers a few variations. It's easy to sew and is flattering on most figures.

The second dress is Vogue 1283. I started working on the pattern adjustments in July. This is my least favorite of the four. Mainly because of the amount of work I put into adjusting the pattern, which resulted in over-fitting it. Looking at the photos, I think I will take it in along the side. DD insists that she lost some weight. Hmmm..., I wish it was me. ;-)

Pattern Description:  MISSES' DRESS: Semi-fitted, self-lined dress (very close-fitting through bust) has seam detail, sleeves cut-in-one with front/back, lingerie straps, very narrow hem and invisible upper side back zipper.

Pattern Sizing: This pattern is available in sizes 6 - 22.  I used 10 with modifications. Lots of them.  Go to Flickr for the details.


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
 Yes. But slightly looser, which I'm going to correct.

Were the instructions easy to follow?  Very easy. 

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?  We liked the curvy gathered detail of the dress. 

Fabric Used: polyester knit.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:  I made a labor intensive FBA.  See Flickr set for more details.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Probably not.  It's an okay dress.  I would recommend it if it is your style. 

Conclusion: This was a relatively easy dress to make.  My over-fitting made the process more labor intensive.  I think an intermediate sewer should be able to make it with no problems.