Monday, October 7, 2013

McCalls 6689 view C

Pin It This next pattern review is a part of the collection I sewed for Abi this fall (2013).  It is a lovely wrap dress; not a faux wrap, but the real deal.

The Review:




McCalls 6689 view C

The pattern:  McCalls 6689; view C

Pattern source: You may purchase this pattern any major sewing store or buy it online.  

Sizes available:  This is truly a tween pattern; it is sized from 7-14.  It has significant structure to it and is made from a woven fabric.  Thus, it is important that you measure the intended wearer so that you make the right size/alterations.

McCalls 6689 view C

 Special materials requiredYou will need interfacing, a single large button, and a lot of fabric.  This dress is fully lined from the cuffs to the hem so you must buy enough fabric for all that lining.


  

McCalls 6689 view C
McCalls 6689 view C
view of the inside


Skill level requiredThis pattern is labeled easy but probably is the most complicated McCalls pattern I have sewn.  Though there is nothing super complicated about the construction, it has many pieces and the lining requires a lot of hand sewing.  The reward for all this work is a dress that looks just as lovely from the inside as it does from the outside (if your hand stitching is better than mine).  I do not recommend this dress for someone just learning to sew.  But if you are ready to take things to the next level, it is worth the work.



McCalls 6689 view C

How I came to choose the pattern: I bought the pattern from Joann for Abi’s 2013/14 school wardrobe.  I figured it would be a nice dress that can also be played in.  I expect I will make the top length view too. 




McCalls 6689 view C



Did you deviate from the pattern?  If yes, how?  No.  Well at least not purposely.  After the entire thing was done, I was cleaning up my sewing area.  And there was a pattern piece neatly cut out but still pinned to the tissue.  What???? Well, the collar is supposed to have a band between it and the dress neckline.  But, mine does not because I was not going to take the whole thing a part just for a collar band.


McCalls 6689 view C



Overall pattern rating:  This is a bolt pattern.  It is a pretty dress with classic lines and could work for many occasions depending on your fabric choices.

***UPDATE***  Since this dress is a true wrap style, I recommend that you reinforce the tie seams so as they are tightened, they do not rip.

2 comments:

  1. I love wrap dresses! And this one looks perfect for the tween set.:)

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  2. Every time I look at this, I think I need one in my size. Sophia has already said we need to get the pattern. Looks great!

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