OOTD - A first

I don't usually do outfit of the day posts of my RTW pieces but I thought this dress was so cute so here it is.

Can you tell how much I love this little dress by all of the pictures?  I got this from Forever21.  I know right?  I usually only go there for accessories and I was actually on the site looking at accessories when I saw this little number. 

 



 It's really just a T-shirt dress with these handkerchief panels on the side but that and the stripes really make the dress pop.  I absolutely LOVE it.

M6115

I needed a quick project so I dug this up.  I love the way this turned out.  I really think I'll make at least one more of these.

 Pattern Description:   MISSES' DRESSES IN THREE LENGTHS: Dresses A, B, C, D are loose fitting, A-line with neckline casing and shoulder strap; dress A has contrast shoulder strap and bow; dress C has contrast shoulder strap; dresses A, B, C lengths are above-knee; dress D is ankle length.

Pattern Sizing:  A5(6-8-10-12-14), EE(14-16-18-20)

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? I think so.

Were the instructions easy to follow?  Super easy, didn't need them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?  I love the ease with which this came together.  A great dress in a couple of hours.

Fabric Used: ITY knit

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:  I made the pattern as directed, however, I used a knit when it was recommended for wovens and I lengthened it to a full maxi.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I plan to sew this at least once more.  I would definitely recommend this pattern to others.

Conclusion:   This pattern is simple but stylish pattern, easy to sew, easy to wear.  Great for beginners.

V8815 Part II

I bought this gorgeous fabric toward the end of last Summer with the intention of getting in on the V8815 bandwagon.  It took me a while to figure out the alterations so I missed the Summer band wagon and instead made this version. 

 

Now, I finished this top at least a month ago and we've had many days that were warm enough to wear it but sometimes I get stuck on wearing a piece exactly as I see it in my head and won't wear it until then.  (I have a hot maxi wrap dress waiting in the wings right now).  I'm glad I waited, it was a nice warm day, I felt fresh and light and honestly, I was happy to change up my look a bit from the many maxi dresses I wear.  I do love my maxi's but I do want to stretch beyond dresses (which is a super funny thing for me to be saying since I was a die hard tomboy growing up and NEVER wore dresses.)

 

 

 

Pattern Description: MISSES' TOP: Fitted top has raised waist/hemline variations and narrow hem. A and B: back zipper. C: pullover, wrong side shows (back hemline), back neck slit with hook/eye closing. B and C: stitched hems on sleeves. Purchase bias tape to finish necklines and armholes A.

Pattern Sizing: B5(8-10-12-14-16), F5(16-18-20-22-24)

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? I think so.

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions are super easy.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like the different options in one envelope. This is actually my second version of this pattern.  I plan to get a lot of use from this pattern. 

Fabric Used: A stretch cotton sateen from fabric.com.  This was great fabric to make the top in since it allows it to be fitted, as designed but not tight because of the stretch.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I did a FBA and added two inches to the front upper bodice length.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I definitely plan to sew again soon.

Conclusion: Easy and on-trend. Definitely a wardrobe staple.