I decided to try a new pattern this weekend with some cotton I bought and it is very wearable for a wearable muslin!
Pattern: New Look 6935
View: A without the ribbon
Modifications: cut the smallest size at the shoulders and neckline and my usual NL pattern size everywhere else, did a larger scale rolled hem instead of a traditional hem, used an invisible zipper instead of a lapped zipper
Modifications for next time: will use 1" seam allowances on the shoulder seams instead of 5/8", will do small back neck darts to avoid having the back neck stand away from my body, may fully line inside instead of just following the pattern and lining the bodice
Verdict: love it! I can see myself making more of these, for sure.
With sweater - at work
Without sweater, not for work (though I could wear it to work if the bodice was just a little tighter/closer to my body)
ADORABLE! You are a great dress maker!
Posted by: Christina | June 06, 2011 at 04:06 PM
Lovely dress and really like the print.
Posted by: sheila | June 06, 2011 at 06:06 PM
Great marriage of fabric/print/pattern. Or should I say menage a trois! ;) It looks beautiful with or without the cardigan.
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 06, 2011 at 07:13 PM
You are really getting these dresses down! You picked a wonderful print for this one and you are right. This is a very wearable, wearable muslin!!!!
Posted by: Carolyn | June 06, 2011 at 08:49 PM
Very cute! Send me some sewing mojo~ LOL
Posted by: Adrienne | June 06, 2011 at 09:35 PM
too cute!i'd like some of your mojo too please ;)
Posted by: rebeccawip | June 07, 2011 at 12:06 AM
Love your new dress! Black and white always looks great with the graphic patterns, and you can add color cardigans too to switch it up.
Posted by: Debby | June 07, 2011 at 05:15 PM
That is so cute! Another to add to my list!
Posted by: Michelle | June 07, 2011 at 06:12 PM
You did a really nice job on this dress and I love the fabric. It looks great on you.
Posted by: Andrea | June 08, 2011 at 08:35 PM