I know you probably have some questions about my title, I got answers.
Yup this is my second Maxi Dress for the McCall pattern 6559. The first one I’ll be wearing on July 4th. I wanted to make a dress in the spirit of Wicked: The Musical. LOL, no I did not nail it on this one. I just could not find anything. This fabric was a nightmare to work with. I got one shoulder seam in okay and the second one put my sewing machine out of commission for the day. Actually let me rewind a little.
The first version I cut out a size 18 all round but a 22 for the neckline. I also raised the hem a little by no particular measurement. Just need to even out the hem. The first version was a breeze to put together, even though it still needs a hem.
The second version was when all the nightmares started to happen. I traced out a size 16 for most of it, add 1.5″ to the front neckline. It took me forever to get it layout and ended up sacrificing more length. I got one shoulder seam sewn and then my machine was not happy anymore. Right now, the drop-in bobbin case is sitting on my table. It’s on time-out for all that tangle action that it was doing. I tried to use my second machine just to realize my zigzag foot is missing. Not very happy about that since it is a much older machine. So I try my hand at using the serger to sew up the dress. Which worked alright except it kept gathering a bit in the neck and armhole. The gathering became a real problem when I went to turn under the seams. I think I will add the fold over elastic to the neck and armhole later. I did not get to hem the dress, but I hate hem and try to avoid it at all cost.
My third maxi, I might go down a size either all around or just in the waist. Possible raise the neckline more as well as the armhole (no peek-a-boo action here please).
I was explaining to the people, that I was not in Wicked and they need not take my photo. Actually, I think I was giving my friend a hard time regard how long it took him to take a picture. There was a lot of people gathering to take a picture where I was standing so I was ready to get out of there. Not a fan of crowds and too many eyes on me.
Well I am really excited to rock my first maxi dress and I’ll make sure I get some pictures taken to share with everyone after the short break.
Hope everyone has a good 4th of July or good Wednesday.
PS. Btw Wicked was an awesome show. We had great seats and didn’t have to pay $100+ for them. If you have not seen Wicked yet, I would highly recommend catching it.
you look gorgeous!!! i dont have the pattern, but might try to come up with one, once we find an apartment that is. cant wait to see your 4th of july version!
Thank you. The pattern is only 2 pieces, so awesome
You look great! Sorry this version gave such a fit, but you look fantastic!
Thanks Candice
All of that work was totally worth it. You look awesome!
Thank you