This pattern is McCalls 6503, view D – which has the front button band and pleated skirt. I didn’t add sleeves to this version. I used gray cotton for the midriff, collar, front band and bottom third of the skirt. White for the rest. I underlined the bodice and fully lined the skirt.
I used a regular zipper in the side as the pattern calls for, but if you make this, I recommend an invisible zipper for a neater look. This dress is currently a pullover dress, but it can be easily made into a “step into” dress if you have the zipper begin at the top of the side seam instead.
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100% cotton, polyester lining, fusible interfacing, 14" regular zipper, three plastic buttons
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Feb 21, 2012, 01.21 PMby aeira
interesting dress! I like it
Feb 3, 2012, 11.59 AMby gray
This is just so pretty! I love it.
Feb 1, 2012, 11.42 PMby smallone
so nice looks like a designer piece!
Feb 1, 2012, 08.22 PMby hardlyangel
Very nice and pretty! :)
Feb 1, 2012, 06.44 PMby georgiet
Nice Job!
Feb 1, 2012, 05.11 PMby neenkster
I love it too, it’s so pretty and elegant!
Feb 1, 2012, 04.50 PMby turtlegirl00
excellent job! the colors are great!
Feb 1, 2012, 04.28 PMby Jeyco
beautiful dress!
Feb 1, 2012, 03.46 PMby Ravince
nice color blocking.
Feb 1, 2012, 03.17 PMby aggelicat .)
beautiful dress and suits you perfectly!!
Feb 1, 2012, 02.56 PMby Jelena Mitic
Veeery nice! :) I love this kind of simple casual elegance!
Feb 1, 2012, 02.37 PMby mixtlii
It looks great, and you’re very pretty!
Feb 1, 2012, 02.36 PMby skeeler
super sharp!
Feb 1, 2012, 10.25 AMby sewingfan1
This is perfect! Love it!
Feb 1, 2012, 08.53 AMby Aggeliki-Greece
Very Stylish!!!!
Feb 1, 2012, 08.02 AMby ona
looks perfect love this style,color choice looks great well done
Feb 1, 2012, 07.09 AMby monikapullerits
Looks great! I love the neckline and the contrast. Good colour choice!
Feb 1, 2012, 05.24 AMby LaraGa
Ditto on the colour blocking. Looks great!
Feb 1, 2012, 05.23 AMby schnui
Your dress is lovely and I too love your colour blocking.
Feb 1, 2012, 05.11 AMby madebymeg
love the color blocking!