These patterns were chosen for different details.  McCall’s 6199 was picked for the hemline.  (Honestly, if it wasn’t on sale at Joann’s for 99¢ I would have just drawn it up from a garment I already own.)

McCall’s 6287 was chosen for the cutwork edge.  Again, I knew it was probably something simple I could surely figure out on my own, but hey, 99¢ seemed worth not having to figure.

After reading reviews at patternreview.com, where one reviewer mentioned this top having shoulders so wide you got the Flashdance off-the-shoulder look , I decided to do some serious Frankenpatterning.

So the cutwork was transferred to the plain, but less wide neckline of 6199.

This resulted in a dress so casual and comfy I wear it all day feeling guilty because it seems like I’m still in my jammies.

I was going to wear it to church on Sunday, but it just felt too stinkin’ casual.  lol  When I lose a little more weight, I’ll wear it with a belt.

Here’s the review for 6287:
Pattern Description: Misses tunic, top and dress with cutwork embellishment. I did view B.

Pattern Sizing: xsm, sml, med

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Sort of, but I combined the cutwork detail with McCall’s 6199.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes. The cutwork detail looks complicated, but is really quite simple.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Other pattern reviewers stated that the shoulders were too wide for comfort, so I transferred the cutwork detail to a pattern with a less wide neckline.

Fabric Used: Cotton rib knit.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: After making the cutwork detail the shoulders were rather wonky. I used needle and thread to gather the shoulders so they wouldn’t be quite so rippled.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? This is something unique, so I probably won’t make it again.

Conclusion: A fun and unusual look. I think the tunic as drafted would be great for layering.

And the review for 6199:

Pattern Description: Misses dresses with handkerchief hem in three sleeve and two neckline variations.

Pattern Sizing:6,8,10,12,14

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? The hem did, but I used the top from McCall’s 6287.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Super easy!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? The hem detail is great.

Fabric Used: Cotton rib knit.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I used the neckline detail from McCall’s 6287. Also, I took out the bust dart and just left in the tuck.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Love it! Quick, comfy and very, very easy.

Conclusion: If you want to whip up a dress, this is a terrific pattern. Your choice of fabric will determine whether it’s casual or more formal.

Happy creating, ya’ll!

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