Hi Everyone,
I made another version of McCalls 7948, this time in a very light weight cotton border print that I have had in my stash for a few years. You can see my first version here and read about the adjustments I made to the pattern for that first version.
I made this version to wear on holiday in Norfolk, and it is a great holiday dress. Hopefully I might have a chance to wear it somewhere abroad sometime soon! The cotton is soft and breezy, although it is quite sheer, so I am wearing a slip underneath it (see here for details on the slip).
Pattern Adjustments for this version
- From the first version, I removed 2 5/8ths inch from the width of the front piece, and 2 inches from the width of the back piece, and 2 inches from the front and back ruffle pieces.
- I shortened the sleeves by 3 inches.
- I cut the ruffles and the sleeve on the cross grain to take advantage of the border print.
- I lowered the neckline by 3/4 inch and finished using a narrow bias bound finish, and extended the bias out at the back to create ties.
- I did a continuous lapped placket at the back slit.
When I first wore this dress on holiday and saw pictures of it, I wasn’t sure about it (it’s that whole waistless dress thing for me; I feel I do suit things with more waist definition), but I do like it, and it is a great piece to have on hand to wear in warm temperatures. And I love the blue and white combination. Glad to have used this fabric up: it had kind of stumped me how to use the border print to its best advantage, but I am pretty pleased with the result I got.
See you soon.
Beautiful! Fabric and pattern were made for each other. Well done Elizabeth
Thank you Elizabeth
Gorgeous dress and you look lovely in it!
Thanks Vicki
Beautiful dress, you look fabulous!
Thank Michelle
Lovely summery dress. That fabric is really pretty. It is quite sheer but I think you’d get away with a flesh-tone bra if the slip is too hot.
Thanks Beth.
Fun, fresh and fits well!
Thanks Erin
Manju, this fabric was clearly stashed just for this pattern! Love this dress with the border print. You look fabulous! Hope you had a great vacation
Thanks Abbey. We had a good time.
i have been following your blogs silently for few years and finally messaging. Dress looks amazing and comfortable.
Thank you so much!