McCalls 6700
Time to Sew:
About 3 hours!!!
Sewing Ease (scale 1 easy to 10 difficult):
2---Very easy!
Pattern Description:
I call it a maxi dress but on the envelope it's described as a pullover dress with a mock wrap bodice, shoulder ties, elasticized shoulders and raised waist.
Pattern Sizing:
I cut the size 8 for the bodice and graded to a 10 for the waist and skirt.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern
envelope once you were done sewing with it?
YES!!!
Were the instructions easy to follow?
YES!
What did you particularly like or dislike about the
pattern?
I loved everything!!!
Fabric Used:
A poly/rayon blend knit with a mix of animal prints. I really thought this fabric was graphically kind of cool!!!
Pattern alterations or any design changes you
made:
1. I didn't hem it since my knit doesn't ravel and I wanted it as long as possible.
2. I used my coverstitch machine to finish the neckline.
3. I have my own way of inserting elastic waistband so I didn't follow the directions on that.
What would you do differently next time?:
Nothing!
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to
others?
Yes, I'm definitely planning to. I'd love it in a solid color.
Wardrobe Versatility:
It can be worn solo or worn under a cute sweater or stylish jacket.
Conclusion:
Time to Sew:
Like an hour and a half.
Sewing Ease (scale 1 easy to 10 difficult):
A 1---it's super easy!
Pattern Description:
Flowy top with belt.
Pattern Sizing:
I cut out a size 12 I think.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern
envelope once you were done sewing with it?
YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes!!!
What did you particularly like or dislike about the
pattern?
I liked the fullness of the top!
Fabric Used:
A gorgeous poly silky fabric with gorgeous colors (sage background, red, white, teal, tan and chartreuse flowers) and horizontal stripes!
Pattern alterations or any design changes you
made:
1. I left out the waist elastic and instead made a belt.
2. I nixed the bias binding for the neckline and just serged, folded over, and sewed it down.
What would you do differently next time?:
Maybe make it a size smaller or take out a bit more circumference in the waist and bust. Also a obi belt would be a nice touch too. But I'm obsessed with Obi's so what can I say.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to
others?
Probably.
Wardrobe Versatility:
This can be worn with pants, tights, or even a skirt.
Conclusion:
Cute top!
I absolutely LOVE your maxi dress! The fabric is gorgeous and the style is perfect on you. I can see why you'd want to make it again :)
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ReplyDeleteI love this maxi dress, too! I just bought the pattern last week...gotta work it!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHot cha cha, that top looks fantastic with your capris and the dress is beautiful. At first I thought the fabric was a woven, maybe even challis. It's gorgeous Victoria.
ReplyDeleteI love that dress! That fabric is is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou have been a busy girl! I think you are going to get lots of use out of that dress. I've started wearing my long dresses when I'm at home and just want to e comfortable. They look so nice and yet I haven't made a lot of effort;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric choice for this stylish Maxi! BRAVO,
ReplyDeleteLovely!! I LOVE that dress!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely! I so love the print for the maxi dress!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the dress! It is extremely stylish and stunning ... J
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric choice and execution for the maxi dress. You look spectacluar!
ReplyDeleteJust letting you know... I'm going to completely BITE that dress this summer!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous maxi and the print is perfect for it. To think I side stepped that pattern this weekend for another. Will definitely grab it during the next sale.
ReplyDeleteLove this dress! The pattern is on it's way, I ordered it this morning after seeing yours :)
ReplyDeleteLove your maxi! Just ordered this pattern to sew for my daughter, so happy to see yours. It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat maxi-dress is gorgeous! And what a pretty blouse!
ReplyDeleteLove the maxi dress! It's on my spring list.
ReplyDeleteNice maxi :)
ReplyDeleteEverything is so nice, but I love the dress. You are going to really enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteHei! I just found your blog and it is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI am following your blog and I hope you will follow mine too!
Also, I would love it if you checked out my latest letter to Pierre Balmain here http://lettersfromtvc.blogspot.ro/2013/04/dear-pierre-balmain.html
xoxo,
Ana V
That is SO pretty, Victoria! I have a black and white maxi that I bought last year at Macy's and I wore it all the time. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the dress on you! The black and white is very spring/summer! So is that pretty top too!
ReplyDeleteAs nice as the dress is, and a lot of people have already praised it, I really love the top. It's a gorgeous fabric and it really looks good on you. Did you have any trouble with the cloth getting pulled down with the needle?
ReplyDeleteLove both of these pieces! Those below-the-knee leggings are just awesome. The perfect length.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress, I just love that fabric and I had to purchase that pattern right away lol.. good job looks fantastic on you!
ReplyDeleteTwo great looking outfits. The McCall's maxi is on my cutting table right now. Yours is beautiful and encouragement for me to get mine sewn ASAP.
ReplyDeleteI have both these patterns. As a newbie, I'm kinda scared to cut the fabric. But I am inspired though!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! Ok I have to have that dress - I am bust with a high stomach and have been searching for a week online and in stores for perfect long dress (can't show legs due to scars) - how can I get a dress like that?
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! Ok I have to have that dress - I am bust with a high stomach and have been searching for a week online and in stores for perfect long dress (can't show legs due to scars) - how can I get a dress like that?
ReplyDeletelove the maxi, really nice fabric!
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