McCall's 3994

This is what's happening today in Minnesota. Big YUCK face, but we are setting a snow record for the month.

I get to use the word FrankenPattern once again! This pattern for the top and cut the skirt from a pattern I've used before.

Only one picture turned out. The fit is good and the fabric is thick and stretchy. I did have a fear with this pattern that the shoulders would be too big because it was made for shoulder pads. But the pattern turned out fine.

McCall's 7803 and 5238

 It's cloudy, but the sun is once again in my eyes. Normally, it's better to take pictures outside, but not lately. Sorry about the bad pictures. Did I mention how much I love the word franken-pattern?  I used version B of McCall's 7803 for the top,and McCall's 5238 for the skirt. The top was out of the envelope with no adjustments.

I measured the peplum of the top and took that much off the skirt and just sewed them together.

The fabric is a light moleskin that has been in the stash for years.

 Battling the static electricity.

McCall's 7625

Trying not to get the double chin, not working so well. So...my slip is showing, went to a party that way, hope they thought it was on purpose!

 This is made from my favorite winter dress material, flannel. It's the stuff that's on sale at Jo-Ann's for three bucks. I got five yards and had to go back for more.

 I was concerned making this pattern, because it emphasizes the hip, but I figured for three bucks a yard I should just go for it.

 

You can see the dress better here...did you notice the cardinal buttons? Anyway, I ended up liking this dress, it's warm, soft and comfortable.

McCall's 7650

This dress is just okay. If you like something that is straight up and down, this is for you. The shoulders are too wide and the side panel is bunchy because with the lining it's too much fabric. Although, when you look at the sample on the pattern envelope, that's what it looks like.

 The weather has been crappy here, so I am staying indoors and sewing, but taking the pictures is another story. It's hard to see but I used a velvet for the side panels and an embroidered material for the main portion of the dress. I'll keep this dress for a little while, but I think the pattern needs to go.