Excited by my success with knits (July 4th cover up and Alison swim suit), I decided to try to sew a "real" knit dress. I used McCall's 6112. Unfortunately, there was a small hiccup. I bought the amount of fabric recommended on the pattern ( 1 3/8 yd), but there wasn't nearly enough to cut the kimono-sleeve version out. I ended up cutting out the skirt-- with built in pockets! And then just made up the top of the dress with the remaining fabric.Overall, I think it turned out quite well. And I spent a lot of time making the inside look nice. Using special stitches on my machine, and finishing the armholes and hem with hem lace. Pretty!
Good job! I like the way the print matches up so well where the top and skirt meet. I would never have guessed that it is two pieces.
ReplyDeleteThanks! That wasn't on purpose, as I didn't have extra fabric to match the pattern--- but it did work out!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I love making the special touches on the inside!
ReplyDeleteCool print! Looks great with the white beads.
ReplyDeleteYour dress looks wonderful on you...really love your print.
ReplyDeleteHey Trisha, just wanted to stop by and say thanks for the nice comment on my blog regarding my dad :) I always love checking up on what you're up to! Cute dress, I love working with knits!
ReplyDeleteThis looks even better in person! Good job.
ReplyDelete-Mike