McCall's 6752--- The Watercolor Painting Dress

I've been having a blast sewing for my clients & doing my tailoring class homework as of late but I just had to squeeze in a small project for myself. I got the unction to make this dress on last weekend but just didn't get around to it. I couldn't let that happen 2 weekends in a row. The pattern itself is fairly simple and I love the grecian style draped bodice and shoulders. There aren't too many dress patterns I would wear with so much ease in the bodice but this was done perfectly. I paired this pattern with a wonderful drapey knit fabric brought to me by a friend who lives in Portugal. I've had it in my stash for good little while. It's absolutely beautiful and I'm happy I held off on using it until now. I love the shades of blue, black, gray---all on a white background. It's remniscent of a lovely water color painting. Thanks M.L. for the fabric!!! Be sure to bring me back some more (wink). Anywho, this dress was an easy one to get through. I cut it out Saturday night sewed for a bit and finished it off on Sunday morning. Here's the review.....

McCall's 6752

Time to Sew:

About 2.5 hours

Sewing Ease (scale 1 easy to 10 difficult):

It's a 3, very easy.

Pattern Description:

Loose fitting overlapped bodice with elasticized waist and semi fitted skirt.

(draped bodice up close)

Pattern Sizing:

I cut the size 8 for the bodice and graded to a size 12 for the hips.

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 the drapey bodice. It looks really grecian.

Fabric Used:

It's a poly knit blend given to me from a friend who lives in Portugal.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

Nothing serious---just made my usual changes. I stabilized the shoulders with clear elastic and used my coverstitch machine to finish the neckline and armholes. I did add 3" length to this pattern and it still was a bit short on me so I didn't hem it. I think I will go back and do so but very narrowly.

What would you do differently next time?:

Nothing really.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I probably will! I loved the style and wholeheartedly recommend it to others!

Wardrobe Versatility:

I think this would be cute to wear with a tailored white jacket---or even a black or blue one! It would also look great with a cardigan for the Fall.

Conclusion:

Lovely dress!!!