I hate this dress.
I don't hate the pattern...or the brand, just the dress.
This is a true wrap dress that would work well with a drapey linen or voile. This rayon challis-like fabric did not have enough structure. I was worried about something too firm with the fit of the skirt, but the drape of this fabric made every part of sewing it a horrible experience.
I started with a size 16, 18 at the waist and hip. I made my half muslin and compared to the McCall's and Simplicity, the starting point was great! On the right, you'll notice I made a point of where I thought my shoulder was...but you'll see in the photos below that I was WRONG. My shoulder point is a good 3/4" away from where I thought it was on the form. This explains why the couple McCall's I made since getting the Beatrice were still wide in the shoulder. Huzzah!
Front:
1/4" armhole tuck
shortened 1" at waist
Back:
shortened 1" at waist
added 3/8" to neckline at shoulder
added 1/8" to shoulder at neck
(should have done the high round back adjustment)
I shortened the pattern 6 inches, ideal length for me would have been about 2" shorter. After stitching, I ended up taking in the side seams another 3/8". Typically with skirts, I cut a 16 front and 18 back. Also, I didn't use the facings and bound the armholes. I stitched a 1/4" guide for my bias tape (cut at 1 1/8") and then trimmed it down, turned in and topstitched.
I just couldn't get good pics, I was so over it. LOL!
Aside from my posture being worse than Lily's, it's cool to see how the garments are the same
on me and the form!
I really need to start adjusting for my low left shoulder.
I'm going to be so sad when these cord stops are all used up.
They were a great addition to my stash! One of those one-off Fabric Mart finds.
I feel that the fitting process with this pattern demonstrated my ease working with New Look patterns in the past. I do feel that I should have draped the dart as it isn't quite right (same with the back skirt darts), so that's something to keep in mind.
I'll continue to snag the NL patterns I'm interested in as they're a good fit for my body.
some fabrics I pulled while organizing my sewing space
The mustard print and solid blue are woven, all others are knits
Fabric Mart | LA Finch x2 | SR Harris
LA Finch | Fabric Mart | SAS Fabrics | Fabric Mart
As mentioned in my abruptly ended wrap-up post, I have sewing mojo but am lacking energy. I cut out Vogue 1250 (an oldie but goodie!) and McCall's 8174 today in preparation for some sewing this weekend. I'm also hoping I get to a top from the yellow silk charmeuse I got at Fancy Tiger Crafts, as well as turning that yellow tie-dye into another nightgown using Burda 5/2016 (
THIS nightgown is my absolute fave and it is now 6 years old...time for another).
