Dress Done: For Now
I have tentatively completed the New Look 6557 dress for my friend. She choose view A, which, upon completion, looks a little Marilyn Monroey. It must be the color we chose, because looking at the pattern cover I don't make that association.
Anyhow, I say that I've tentatively finished because she's not here to try it on. But I'll be in Hawai'i this weekend, yay! I anticipate having to take it in a bit. Also, I left it unhemmed so that she could choose the length and I'd only have to do the hem once.
I don't have a dress form, so this was the best I could do for a photo, sorry!
All in all, it was pretty easy to put together. Rather, it would have been, had my brain been functioning. Because I again made several mistakes. I think maybe when I transferred the markings I wasn't very accurate and this didn't help. I kept sewing the pieces on the wrong way.
I might make a version of this for myself eventually. I'm leaning toward view D (the turquoise one on the cover). The v-neck dips a little low for me. It looks pretty but I know the dress would end up languishing in the closet if I did that version. Whereas I think the neckline in view D should be more within my comfort zone.
Here's a close-up of the inside bodice lining:
Doing the lining was easier than I anticipated too and I'm pretty happy with the turn-out. :) The instructions didn't indicate to cover the lower bodice seam though, and I thought it looked unfinished (especially for my friend who is accustomed to Ready-to-Wear) so I (badly) finished it with some commercial pink bias tape that I had on-hand.
I hope she likes it and it fits! I'll take a photo of her modelling it in Hawai'i :)
Anyhow, I say that I've tentatively finished because she's not here to try it on. But I'll be in Hawai'i this weekend, yay! I anticipate having to take it in a bit. Also, I left it unhemmed so that she could choose the length and I'd only have to do the hem once.
I don't have a dress form, so this was the best I could do for a photo, sorry!
All in all, it was pretty easy to put together. Rather, it would have been, had my brain been functioning. Because I again made several mistakes. I think maybe when I transferred the markings I wasn't very accurate and this didn't help. I kept sewing the pieces on the wrong way.
I might make a version of this for myself eventually. I'm leaning toward view D (the turquoise one on the cover). The v-neck dips a little low for me. It looks pretty but I know the dress would end up languishing in the closet if I did that version. Whereas I think the neckline in view D should be more within my comfort zone.
Here's a close-up of the inside bodice lining:
Doing the lining was easier than I anticipated too and I'm pretty happy with the turn-out. :) The instructions didn't indicate to cover the lower bodice seam though, and I thought it looked unfinished (especially for my friend who is accustomed to Ready-to-Wear) so I (badly) finished it with some commercial pink bias tape that I had on-hand.
I hope she likes it and it fits! I'll take a photo of her modelling it in Hawai'i :)
Have a fabulous time in Hawai'i! Climb Diamondhead if you get a chance ;) Love the dress!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a wonderful dress and I am sure that your friend will like it very much.You must make one for yourself.Have a great time in Hawai'i.... I am very envious
ReplyDeleteThat's so pretty! I actually have that pattern, I think I should take it out next summer for a sundress!
ReplyDeleteHave fun in Hawai'i, I'm looking forward to the pics!
Is this for Chels? I thought you were making one for Jo?
ReplyDeleteKeri, yes this is for Chels. I'm making Jo Ann the skirt. I finished her trial version (and it fits) but the real version will have to wait 'til after Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she will love it! So generous of you to make a dress for a friend... and I think you will look lovely in one just like this yourself too!
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