Pattern Description:
Misses' evening dress in two lengths by Jessica McClintock.
Pattern Sizing:
12-20.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Pattern Sizing:
12-20.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow?
The directions were fine. There was a previous review here that talked about how the directions jumped all over the place, so I knew to look for it. I'm glad lol, or I would have been upset lol.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
The shoulder treatment attracted me to the pattern the first day I saw it!
Fabric Used: Linen
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None really. I didn't like the way the pleats on the shoulder looked when following the directions so I just pleated it the way I wanted to.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I won't sew this one again at all. I only need one of these in my wardrobe.
Conclusion: Great dress. Hubby loved it and that made it a winner! LOL
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
The shoulder treatment attracted me to the pattern the first day I saw it!
Fabric Used: Linen
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None really. I didn't like the way the pleats on the shoulder looked when following the directions so I just pleated it the way I wanted to.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I won't sew this one again at all. I only need one of these in my wardrobe.
Conclusion: Great dress. Hubby loved it and that made it a winner! LOL
Here are some additional pics:
I hate that you really can't see the lines in this dress when you are wearing it. Maybe it was my fabric choice.
The lines in the back are straight across.
The inside bodice is lined. I ran out of fabric (because this was for something else lol) and used white linen lol.
I *love* the shoulder.
Oh and a shoe pic lol.
(don't know why my polish looks bad. It doesn't look like that right now **looks down at toes**)
I took this for someone who wanted a closeup lol. These were SUPPOSED to be my bday shoes, but I ended up wearing something else lol. Glad to break them in tonight lol
There ya have it! Good to have a successful project after one that failed lol.
Love the dress and the shoes! I always peep in on your blog and I have to say that you have been sewing your tail off!! I am glad it was a success.
Posted by: ebony | February 19, 2011 at 09:38 PM
Styling Adrienne ! From head to toe !!!
Love the colour, it suits you beautifully,the style is gorgeous and the shoes TDF !!!
Posted by: Vonne | February 19, 2011 at 09:56 PM
Very nice dress and shoes!
Posted by: TJ | February 20, 2011 at 12:24 AM
One of the things I love most about sewing is never having to say I can't get a pair of shoes because I having nothing to wear them with. You look fabulous!
Posted by: Kelly | February 20, 2011 at 02:40 AM
So pretty! and the fit is outstanding. Glad you showed us the close-up of the bodice. I love the way it is put together.
Posted by: shannon | February 20, 2011 at 02:46 AM
The dress and the shoes are awesome. Work it girl!
Posted by: NuJoi | February 20, 2011 at 04:40 AM
That dress is really pretty. I love the shoulder action!!
Posted by: manecoarse | February 20, 2011 at 07:54 AM
Gorgeous dress... you look fabulous and screaming to myself, was at Joann's yesterday and totally passed over that pattern for something else.
Your shoes are fierce.
Posted by: sheila | February 20, 2011 at 08:46 AM
HOT dress. HOT shoes. 'Nuff said.
Posted by: Nikki | February 20, 2011 at 08:56 AM
Beautiful dress. I love the color and the bow.
Btw, I was hoping for a close up on the shoes too. They're shaaarp!
Posted by: Mama Violet | February 20, 2011 at 09:38 AM
Wow. The dress is beautiful. What a bummer that the detail doesn't show up and you know I love those shoes.
Posted by: Rachelle | February 20, 2011 at 12:04 PM
This is so beautifulllllllllllllll. Love the color and the style, and the shoe.....ITDF....Great job...Igotta make this dress too...
Posted by: Aminat | February 20, 2011 at 01:26 PM
This is such a beautiful dress on you! I too like the shoulder action, and am glad to see it looks as great on you as it does on the pattern envelope!
Posted by: Vanessa | February 20, 2011 at 02:41 PM
This looks just lovely on you and the colour is just fabulous. Great job.
Posted by: Lisa | February 20, 2011 at 05:15 PM
Super cute and those shoes are TDF.
Posted by: Tanya | February 20, 2011 at 05:54 PM
This dress has the WOW factor~ you did a superb job, I love it!
Posted by: Alethia | February 20, 2011 at 08:45 PM
Hey, I'm all caught up to date now! Thank you for allowing me to see some into your history and get to know you and your family.
Posted by: Kimberly | February 20, 2011 at 10:41 PM
mmmmmmm mmmmmmm mmmmmm so very fabulous!
Posted by: Heather | February 20, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Love it!
Posted by: thoughtsofsoutherngal | February 20, 2011 at 11:29 PM
Amazing dress. You look like a million dollars in that dress. I love the pattern. Bought it for the stash just to have it needed someday. Homerun.
Posted by: Beth Conkwright | February 21, 2011 at 07:54 AM
cute dress.. love the shoes *dies* we wear the same size right?
Posted by: Carla | February 21, 2011 at 09:10 AM
Love this Lady! You look phenomenal!!! That shade of pink is perfect and the shoes set it off. I love the shoulder treatment as well. I also have the same concern about the bodice design not being very visible when I make it as a formal gown. Either way--this dress still looks gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Victoria | February 21, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Love the dress and def love the shoes!!!
Posted by: Bunny | February 21, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Wow!!! You look super-GORG! Hubby must have been grinning wide with you on his arm, lol
Posted by: narcissaqtpie | February 22, 2011 at 09:36 AM
You look very elegant. Those shoes are super hot! I wanna browse your closet! LOL!
Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Cas... | February 22, 2011 at 11:28 AM
It's a SHOWSTOPPER!!!! WOW!!!!
Posted by: Tany | February 22, 2011 at 12:21 PM
LOVE the dress! I searched for a review just now on PR and was tickled to see that you had already made it, as I want to make it in a satin or taffeta for that Easter Seals Gala we go to every year (April 9th!) I'm thinking maybe a shinier fabric may show the seaming on the bodice more. Did it take a long time to make?
Posted by: robin | February 23, 2011 at 08:20 PM
Wow! Your dress looks so pretty, and you did such a good job on it.
Posted by: Cynthia | February 24, 2011 at 06:33 AM
Give. me. those. shoes.
And that dress :D
Posted by: Nik | February 24, 2011 at 01:17 PM
What a fabulous dress - I must make one!
Posted by: Nancy | March 06, 2011 at 04:58 AM
I love this dress!!! I am all about the one shoulder look, but for some reason I don't own a single pattern like this....
Posted by: Wanett | March 09, 2011 at 08:50 AM
Wooow... less than 100 comments!!... I have to take advantage of this and write my comment on your blog... ok... what should I write??... mmm, I don't think my criminal history would help me gain your sympathy, uh?? haha... anyway, I just want you to know that I believe you're a fabulous blogger and writer... so, thanks for that.. now I know I'm not a robot. well, this post is getting too long to be read, so i'll stop now...
Posted by: blanket | March 16, 2011 at 06:53 PM
How tall are you. I am making this pattern for a petite lady who is 5'2" and I'm having a hard time figuring out how much to reduce the width of each bodice piece. This fits you perfectly and knowing how tall you are might help me. Thanks! ~ Charity
Posted by: Charity Smith | June 04, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Hello! Beautiful sewing job!
Can you tell me roughly how long it took to make this pattern? I'd really like to make the long version but only have a few days and some evenings to devote to it before the event takes place.
Thank you for your help, Lord bless! Caeti
Posted by: Caeti | September 17, 2011 at 07:40 PM