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McCall's 5850

Pattern Description: Lined dresses are 4" above knee and have back zipper closure; package features interchangeable components to create your own design; choices include three bodices, two midriffs, gathered skirt, bubble skirt, bubble skirt with hem band and optional bows;

Pattern Sizing: 4-10


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? Super easy. I went through and marked the sections I needed because they jumped around a bit.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Loved it.


Fabric Used: Cotton Viole


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I would make this is Jaelyn wanted it again. I do recommend it. Even with the boining and it being lined, it went together very easy and it didn't take much time.

Conclusion: Great pattern and my daughter loved it!

I will have to get another picture of her in it lol. We were rushing and she wasn't finished dressing lol.

 

Kwik Sew 3542

(I don't know WHY Kayla doesn't like to smile, I think she is a happy child lol)

Kwik Sew 3542

Pattern Description: Girls' tunic and dress have empire waist on front with inset, V-neckline with neckband that overlaps, and ties in side seams that tie in back. Neckband, inset and ties are from contrast fabric. View A tunic has dolman sleeves. View B dress has extended shoulders forming cap sleeves, and bottom edge extension from contrast fabric.

Pattern Sizing: XS-XL I made the XL


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? Yes, very easy.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Kayla wanted a simple dress and this is teh one she picked out.


Fabric Used: Rayon Jersey


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I had to really add length to this. I think I added 5 inches to the dress and I made the contrast band on the bottom about 4 inches longer than the pattern. Had I followed the pattern, it would have been WAY too short and YES I'm sure I cut out the dress and not the top lol.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? If Kayla wants this one again I'll sew it for her, other than that once is enough. I highly recommend it.

Conclusion:  Kwik Sew patterns are really really great and well worth the money. Love them.

McCall's 5848

McCall's 5848

Pattern Description: loose fitting, flared, lined dress above mid knee

Pattern Sizing: 4-10 I cut the 6


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? I didn't use them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Jaelyn loved the style of this dress.


Fabric Used: Vera Wang Cotton


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Jaelyn didn't like the collar and decided that she wanted a bow on the side lol.

So I basically made a long sash and finished all the edges, I put the dress on her and pinned the new collar to the dress and made sure it was placed correctly.

That was pretty much it. She loved it.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I doubt if she wants this one again, but if she does I'll make it for her. I think it's OOP because I couldn't find it on the website.

Conclusion: Cute and easy dress for my daughter.