{"id":2289,"date":"2011-08-02T06:41:14","date_gmt":"2011-08-02T10:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/?p=2289"},"modified":"2011-12-09T17:47:37","modified_gmt":"2011-12-09T22:47:37","slug":"pattern-review-mccalls-6287-and-6199-knit-dress-frankenpattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2011\/08\/02\/pattern-review-mccalls-6287-and-6199-knit-dress-frankenpattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Pattern Review-McCalls 6287 and 6199- Knit Dress Frankenpattern"},"content":{"rendered":"

These patterns were chosen for different details.\u00a0 McCall’s 6199 was picked for the hemline.\u00a0 (Honestly, if it wasn’t on sale at Joann’s for 99\u00a2 I would have just drawn it up from a garment I already own.)<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Photo\"<\/a><\/p>\n

McCall’s 6287 was chosen for the cutwork edge.\u00a0 Again, I knew it was probably something simple I could surely figure out on my own, but hey, 99\u00a2 seemed worth not having to figure.<\/p>\n

\"Photo\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

So the cutwork was transferred to the plain, but less wide neckline of 6199.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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I was going to wear it to church on Sunday, but it just felt too stinkin’ casual.\u00a0 lol\u00a0 When I lose a little more weight, I’ll wear it with a belt.<\/p>\n

Here’s the review for 6287:
\nPattern Description: <\/strong>Misses tunic, top and dress with cutwork embellishment. I did view B.<\/p>\n

Pattern Sizing:<\/strong> xsm, sml, med<\/p>\n

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

Were the instructions easy to follow?<\/strong> Yes. The cutwork detail looks complicated, but is really quite simple.<\/p>\n

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Fabric Used:<\/strong> Cotton rib knit.<\/p>\n

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?<\/strong> This is something unique, so I probably won’t make it again.<\/p>\n

Conclusion: <\/strong>A fun and unusual look. I think the tunic as drafted would be great for layering.<\/p>\n

And the review for 6199:<\/p>\n

Pattern Description: <\/strong>Misses dresses with handkerchief hem in three sleeve and two neckline variations.<\/p>\n

Pattern Sizing:<\/strong>6,8,10,12,14<\/p>\n

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

Were the instructions easy to follow?<\/strong> Super easy!<\/p>\n

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?<\/strong> The hem detail is great.<\/p>\n

Fabric Used:<\/strong> Cotton rib knit.<\/p>\n

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

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?<\/strong>Love it! Quick, comfy and very, very easy.<\/p>\n

Conclusion: <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

Happy creating, ya’ll!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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