Things have been hopping on the Bespokeability factory floor. I can't seem to stop making McCall's 6886s--it's such a versatile pattern. But, that's not what I'm going to show you today. This dress, McCall's 7561, was finished some time ago, but I wanted to document it on the blog. I should mention that the dress was made for my daughter, Mehetabel.
I just love this fabric! It's an ITY knit from Spandex House in New York's garment district, purchased a few years ago.
Contrary to the directions, I chose to underline the bodice. I used a beige swimsuit lining. For the neckline, I created a facing which I interfaced with a knit fusible from Fashion Sewing Supply and finished on the serger. The facing was hand sewn to the underlining.
I shortened the long sleeves to 3/4 length and hemmed them on my coverstitch machine.
The shoulders were stabilized with stay tape.
The pattern calls for a gathered skirt. I chose to make a flared A-line instead. For that, I used the skirt pattern from New Look 6301 and added ten inches to the length. The skirt was hemmed on my coverstitch machine.
I wish I'd taken a video to show the movement of the skirt. It's just lovely.
It's hard to see here, but I added a sewn-in sash. The sash pieces are sewn to the side seams and are long enough to wrap around her waist three times.
This dress will transition nicely for autumn. Add boots and a cardigan and Mehetabel will be ready for cooler temperatures!
Wow! Beautiful dress!
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