McCall's 7319

This dress looks okay, but I already ripped off the top and I'm going to make a new dress that doesn't bug me so much. The bottom of the wraps stood out like wings on the hips (they are just pinned down here). It is made from scuba knit and it is way too thick for this pattern.

The fabric is from Minerva and luckily I had some spare fabric, just because the fabric is measured in meters, not yards. I took apart three dresses that I just did not like yesterday.
Since I have so much, if I don't love it, I need to fix it, give it away, or for a few items they are allowed to sit in the back of the closet for a year.

First pattern, don't like, Butterick pattern, love. The Butterick pattern has a nice flared skirt and the fit is much nicer.

 

Vogue 9363

I do love this Vogue pattern, just a few changes. I made a waistline at the back because fitting is easier and also because of the pattern in the fabric.

I made the dress then tried it on, then had to rip out the ties because they were placed too low. The ties would have been better with just a single layer because the fabric is quite substantial and the print shows on both sides. I bought the fabric from a seller on Etsy and with the shipping it's about forty dollars for five yards. Really great deal for the quality!

Have a great day!

 

Simplicity 9325

Sill in the non-photogenic mode. I saw this fabric online and had to have it, took awhile and here it is.
It is very pretty fabric, but also very flimsy. I chose this pattern because I didn't think I'd have any fitting issues, but I did. The bodice is too long in the shoulder area, so everything wanted to slip down.
I went into the shoulder pad stash and sewed a pair in. That helped a bit (and also to keep the sleeve flounce up).

I used every bit of the fabric and couldn't make the flutter sleeves or make the dress longer. I did have enough fabric to make the ties longer, don't like ties in the back too much. If I make this pattern again I would shorten the shoulders, make a facing on the armholes instead of binding and raise the godet it the center without making it wider. It is wearable, just not as cute as I thought it would be.

 

Butterick 6351

Just two pictures, I haven't been too photogenic lately! I made this dress two years ago and never wore it, because I couldn't find a bra to wear with it. This pattern was easy to sew, but I don't like the way the back fit. I should have allowed for a broad back and I should have lengthened the back as well. 

 I did just sew the back together, otherwise it would really be open in the back. I'm glad to be wearing this dress because I love the fabric so much. Kind of match the house...ha, ha! 

Butterick 6677

I have been sewing, but not as much as normal and some of my sewing projects have been taking such a long time (to come later). This was easy and no fitting required.

The fabric is from Minerva, it's pretty, light, and stretchy.

In Minnesota it has been really hot, dry and smoky, but you still have to be outside because it's summer!