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I just love a neat little frock and this McCall’s pattern is just perfect. The neckline is a lovely deep curve with four tucks gently shaping from the neck into the bodice. The fit is slim through the waist with a real 50’s feel. Tucks from the waistline give a bit of volume without adding bulk and the addition of side pockets make this a 10 out of 10 for me.
I made it up in a checked wool initially and though the results were great this was extremely painful. I had to change the tuck positions and generally fiddle for weeks before all the checks matched. The gray version here is in a plain stretch fabric and literally took about a quarter of the time to make. The lessons we learn……
Material Notes
Gray cotton Lycra stretch fabric, 22" zipper, fusible interfacing, hook and eye
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McCalls, Spotlight
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Mar 15, 2010, 01.41 AMby kevans79
I love everything about this. You did a great job!
Jan 20, 2009, 05.48 PMby emilykate
Very “Mad Men”. Could so see Joan Holloway rock this.
Jul 26, 2008, 03.49 PMby jenniferelizabeth
Hiya Ink – it’s M5466 :o)
Jul 26, 2008, 10.46 AMby ink
CAN you PPPPPPLEASE tell us the pattern number!!!!!!!!!!
Gorgeous.
Jul 26, 2008, 05.48 AMby carlatv
LOVE IT! So worth the effort you have put into it. Your workman ship shows. You have a great sense of style.
Jul 25, 2008, 07.49 PMby risingstar
what is the McCall’s pattern number? I’d LOVE to make me one! beautiful job!
Jul 25, 2008, 01.01 AMby lybu
Beautiful neckline. It looks very chic.
Jul 24, 2008, 10.46 AMby adgentry
This is really beautiful! I made this pattern, too…mine turned out way too big in the back and waist. I used a plaid – I totally sympathize with you on the matching! But – it’s a vision thing sometimes with the fabrics we choose.
Jul 24, 2008, 10.04 AMby olyaboieru
The mild tucks always look very gentle and feminine. I adore this style! And these cute little sleeves. Everything looks very nice to me :)
Jul 24, 2008, 08.57 AMby whimsykid
Very, very classy. I’m a sucker for 50s style dresses and this is very elegant. :)
Jul 24, 2008, 06.57 AMby anajan
The neckline is such an eye catcher! I’ll have to try to make it sometimes.
Jul 24, 2008, 06.19 AMby joqueenbee
Veeeeeeery nice, very nice indeed. I’d love a dress like that.
Jul 24, 2008, 04.51 AMby carottesauvage
superb! beautiful neckline!
Jul 24, 2008, 04.48 AMby maldrich
I love this dress in the color you choose. Great job!
Jul 24, 2008, 04.29 AMby senasews
what a great dress. i absolutely love the tucked neckline.