Palmer/Pletsch Knit Drape Neck Dress - McCall 6282

Hello Friends!

Today's review is on McCall 6282 dress, View D with 3/4 sleeves, finished a few weeks ago.

This is an easy dress to sew. It is a no fuss wardrobe staple that can be easily dressed up or down. McCall's describes it as: MISSES' LINED TOP AND DRESSES: Straight, hip length, lined top A, above mid-knee length lined dresses B, C, D have front high or low cowl, side and back gathers, sleeves in two lengths or sleeveless and optional back invisible zipper; top A has three-quarter length unlined sleeves; dress D has unlined, above elbow length sleeves. It comes in a variety of sizes; 8- 22.

The photos and drawings are very good representations of how the dress looks when it's sewn.  The instructions were pretty standard for a Palmer/Pletsch pattern. One of my favorite aspects about the pattern itself. It has all the alteration lines drawn on the pattern pieces. I also like:

• The dress is lined and the drape has a front self facing.  So the lining does not roll to the outside of the dress.  \
• Ruching along the waist.  It looks better on me than other dresses with the ruching along the side of the torso. 
• I like the recommended FBA for this pattern.  It ends up with a bust dart, but the drape does not appear to be increased.  

I used a medium knit with assorted fibers from Vogue Fabrics.  It has 30% stretch. 

I made my usual alterations:

• FBA (less than I normally make). 
• Sway back and broad shoulder (resulting in a small dart at the shoulder).
• Added about 2" to the length.
• No zipper added to the center back.

I recommend this pattern to others and may make it again.  It's easy and comfort.  And once you have the fit down pat, why not use the pattern again.  It is a good pattern to beef up your work gear.

Happy Sewing!
C