Candy Mumu

Added Sep 12, 2009

by wzrdreams

Brooklyn, New Yo...

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Description

A darling candy colored house dress. Perfect for those unbearably hot days when the AC isn’t enough.
Pattern is McCall’s M5377.
This is a perfect example of how you should NOT simply follow the body measurements on the pattern envelope to decide on a size. See how much ease this dress has? The only place it is fitted is ABOVE the bust. I originally chose a size 16, because that is literally the size I should be according to my measurements. I figured out real quick that the top band was way too big! That band fit around my bosom, but hung around my armpits like a sack. So, I shaved the band (and the corresponding lining) down at the side seams to closer match the size 14. If I had followed my upper bust (under armpit) measurement, I would have chosen the sz 14 in the first place. Lesson learned.

Another lesson learned: be careful trimming seam allowances! I accidentally snipped through the face fabric twice, once on the bodice band and once on the bottom gathers. I fused and mended the bottom slash and it blends fine, but I had to go a bit further on the bodice, hence the super big purple rick rack. That was a happy accident because I think the rick rack really enhances the silliness of all the color.

Material Notes

Striped cotton gauze (Mood, NYC), white cotton batiste for the lining, and purple rick rack (Daytona Trim, NYC)

Categories

For
Women
Garment Type
Dress
Style
Beach, Bohemian, Casual
Material
Cotton

5 Comments

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    Sep 14, 2009, 09.02 PMby seemane

    I love it! It totally looks like fun to wear – just what us girls need during summertime, something to feel carefree, comfortable & pretty in. And, it kinda reminds me of the little dresses I wore when I was a little girl in school – so, that’s an extra reason to make this a happy, happy, happy dress :)

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      Sep 18, 2009, 07.54 PMby wzrdreams

      Thank you! When I was a little girl anything with rainbows was perfect. This is exactly the kind of thing I would love way back then.

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    Sep 14, 2009, 05.39 PMby cathysews

    Great dress … fun and cute

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    Sep 14, 2009, 10.06 AMby judeb

    This is great, love the mega purple ricrac

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    Sep 13, 2009, 02.57 AMby mo-mo-sew-sew

    this dress just makes me smile!!!

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    Sep 12, 2009, 03.01 PMby lala86

    I love the fabric! good choice!

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      Sep 12, 2009, 03.26 PMby wzrdreams

      Thank you! It’s so cheerful, I couldn’t resist it when I saw it at the store.

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