Such is true with McCall's 6396. I have been wanting to make this dress since last year when I picked up the pattern and the perfect fabric for it. This is the cutest pattern and I'd planned to lengthen it a bit and add it to my Winter wardrobe but never got around to making it.
(McCall 6396)
(This is the gorgeous plaid I bought for the project!)
Fast forward to now and I'm ready to sew it up but just realized that it's got 2 negative reviews on Sewing Pattern Review.com. The explanations for why the pattern doesn't work are pretty clear and concise. But there's a part of me that still wants to give it a shot and if necessary even re-draft the skirt part, which is described as the most problematic part. I don't really have a good reason for possibly walking into this potential mess---- besides the fact that I REALLY want this dress and I feel like taking on a CHALLENGE. My rationale is that the reviews describe the bodice as being fine but it's just the skirt that's the problem. Looking at the pattern---I can see that. Surely I can do something to make this skirt work for me. Well I'm gonna try and take on this--before December ends. Hopefully I won't get burned.......
What's the "Riskiest" sewing project that you've taken on? What was the outcome? Do tell!!!
I also love this pattern and think that it could be turned into something really sophisticated and special! I say go for it! Even if it doesn't work out the way you want it to, I bet you'll still learn something from it... After all, that's the whole point of your 10,000 hour challenge! Good luck! I'm looking forward to seeing what you make :)))
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ReplyDeleteI think go for it too. I think Marybeth is right - you'll learn something and maybe it won't be so bad. The skirt doesn't look so problematic. The riskiest sewing project was a wedding dress for my sister. It was about 23 years ago when I'd just been sewing for a few years. It was the copy of a designer dress and we went into the shop to try on and spy. i made it up and it looked good - but not before I triple stitched the satin skirt to the top but inside out! It took me three hours to unpick it! Lucky my sister was a pretty straight size 12 because I made it straight from the pattern. I didn't know how to make the back draped 'tail' piece but the woman in Gardams Fabric Shop told me how. I'm still amazed I did it!
ReplyDeleteI like the pattern too. And I think I like problem-solving when it comes to sewing. My best projects are when I am forced to think for myself rather than follow the directions. Good luck! I can't wait to see your finished dress.
ReplyDeleteI like this pattern too! I really hope it works out. I am looking forward to seeing how the process of sewing it up goes.
ReplyDeleteI'm haven't done anything super risky but I do hope you try this and figure it out bc I think its a super cute pattern and would certainly read all your notes carefully.
ReplyDeleteI don't get scared away from patterns just because they get a bad review. I will, however, use the reviews to make adjustments in the pattern beforehand.
ReplyDeleteI think risk taking is such a relative thing. I'm not a daredevil when it comes to my physical safety but I'm a good learner. So I agree with giving it a try, especially since I think it wold look wonderful on you.
ReplyDeleteGo for it!
ReplyDeleteEvery project that I take on has some level of risk to it... Because, when I'm sewing (really, every part of my life) I jump in feet first. It's always much later when I start thinking and asking questions.
I bought this pattern too and never got around to it either. I never even bought fabric for it though...I think...
ReplyDeleteDefinitely make it! You never know how the others may have misinterpreted the istructions which might make perfect sense to you. Can't wait to see it made up!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see how your dress will turn out.
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