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Monday, January 20, 2014

McCall's 6754

I did it y'all!  I kept my promise.  Back when I felt obligated to give good reason for breaking my fabric ban, I promised I would make this chevron ponte from Girl Charlee into something  like this dress from Mod Cloth.

After I got my fabric in the mail, I realized I didn't have a pattern that would work.  When I began looking at patterns online, I was dissapointed to find that many called for more yardage than the two yards I had bought.

Enter McCall's 6754, pretty darn close to the pattern of the inspiration dress and I was pretty sure I could squeeze the cap sleeved version from the yardage I had.



   


I drew fitting advice from Mimi G (isn't her striped version killer?), especially regarding the sleeves.  I pinched about 2 inches out, just like she mentioned doing.






































This dress is a smidge shorter than I would prefer, but I was concerned about my fabric restrictions and didn't dare lengthen it while cutting.



















So, what do you think?  Have I done my penance for breaking my fabric restriction because I simply HAD to have this knit?

9 comments:

  1. I think you were justified because that dress is fabulous! I like the shorter length.

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  2. Looks awesome! I love how colorful and cheerful it is. Great job with the fitting!

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  3. I like your better than the Modcloth version!

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  4. Fabulous fabric placement and it looks rockin awesome on you!!

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  5. An absolute stunner, Sara! Definitely worth breaking your fabric restriction. The length is perfect. Really nice work!!
    Shelley

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  6. Absolutely amazing. Where did you get the fabric from?!

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    1. Hare it is! http://www.girlcharlee.com/big-rainbow-chevron-on-cream-ponte-de-roma-fabric/girl-charlee-p-7980.html?cPath=150

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