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 inside bodice is lined. I ran out of fabric (because this was for something else lol) and used white linen lol.
Oh and a shoe pic lol.
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