Dressing the teens! New Look 6723 & McCall's 6789

I love when my girls ask me to make things for them.

Jaelyn has had this floral print fabric for almost TWO YEARS. She went fabric shopping with me and saw it and fell in love. We were waiting on the perfect pattern.

This dress truly fits the bill. We attended a holiday party and the girls didn't want "special" occassion dresses. They wanted a dress they could wear again and again.

I love how both of my girls have their own sense of style.

I was on a fabric shopping trip earlier this year (I believe) and ran across these two Marc Jacobs fabrics.

I knew one of the girls would love them so as soon as the lady that had them finished up, I grabbed what was left.

Kayla fell in love.

Her dress is actually the same pattern I made here and here. I find it quite amazing that the EXACT same pattern can work for both a teenager and an adult. Fabric choice, styling and accessories kept her looking like a teen and me looking like an adult, and not a teeny bopper.

(Kayla has horrible posture, any tips? I correct her so much lol. I'm open to suggestions)

The review for Jaelyn's dress will be below, but now some pictures well just becaues lol

She has AKA in her BLOOD lol

LOL HILARIOUS!

My girls. I guess I need to take a picture of Aj and post it huh? lol

I DO HAVE A SON! LOL

For those of you who sew, here is a review:

McCall's 6789 (Jaelyn's Dress)

Pattern Description: Fitted, lined dress has neck band, yokes, seam detail, piping, peplum, stitched hem and invisible back zipper.

Pattern Sizing: 8-16
I cut the 8 on top and graded out to a 12 on bottom.

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 actually followed these step by step and it's VERY well drafted. It's 18 pieces plus lining but it goes together very well.

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


Fabric Used: Cotton sateen


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Jaelyn is small on top and has a booty so I cut the 8 based on her breast measurement and graded out to a 12 at the hips. I did a 1/2 FBA and had to make a sway back adjustment for her. This is the first time I've had to make ANY alterations to her patterns but I did a muslin first and I'm glad I did.

She also didn't like how wide the neck facing was so instead of using that I used bias tape around the neck line and to tie it all in I also used it around the armholes. She loved that much better.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? This is a great pattern if you like this style. I doubt if she will want this one again. I highly recommend it.

Conclusion:  Great pattern. She looked great wearing it and got lots of compliments.

Comments

[Angie Norman]

Beautiful dresses for two beautiful girls! Tell me have you ever sewn for AJ?

[Rachelle]

You have great kids! I loved all the pictures.

[candice]

Beautiful children Adrienne!

[saudade]

They look just like you.

[chacha]

Loved your review! I have a teen daughter who I sew for (who also has terrible posture; was hoping to read someone's brilliant ideas in the comments as I'm sick of hearing my own voice saying "shoulders back... Stand up straight"). Both girls looked gorgeous and totally appropriate.

[Kelroc]

Beautiful dresses on beautiful young ladies.

[Vanessa]

Awesome, awesome, awesome!! You have two beautiful daughters, and it is wonderful that they still like when you sew for them!

[Bunny]

I loved the dresses on the girls. I have a 6 foot tall 13 year old god daughter and she used to slouch all the time because she hated her height. I told her she was developing a hump in her back and showed her some pics of women with those. She stands tall all the time now. Show Kayla some probate shows. No slouching AKA's in the group baby. Hope that helps, if not, over time it will get better.

[c]

Beautiful! As for posture - Pilates helped me build core strength and hold my head high with shoulders "gliding down" my back.

OK - going back to quietly lurking.

[Adrienne]

Thanks Angie! Other than pj pants I haven't but I'm getting ready to make him some slacks.

[Adrienne]

Thanks Rachelle!

[Adrienne]

Thanks Candice!

[Adrienne]

:)

[Adrienne]

Thank you! I hope both our daughters improve lol

[Adrienne]

Thank you!

[Adrienne]

Thank you!

[Adrienne]

HA! I'll do just that!!

[Adrienne]

Thank you and I never thought of that lol.

[Myra]

Oh so sweet! My gosh they grow up too quickly don't they? I agree with you and you must stay vigilant in your efforts to correct Kayla's posture...she will thank you later for it! Tell her my hubby has a permanent curve in his back from slouching all the time when he was young...she doesn't want that!! Beautiful dresses and children too!

[Adrienne]

They really do. I'll be sure to tell her :)

[Tany]

Both dresses look woonderful and they look so happy!! Great pictures!

[tracy]

Love both dresses. As a teen by age 14 I was 6 feet tall. My mother made me walk with an old fashioned Dictionary on my head until I could walk the entire hallway turn around and walk back without it falling off. To this day I still have great posture. Tall teens have a bad habit of slouching to fit in with their peers until they become comfortable with their height. I caught both my sons doing the same thing. I didn't use the book on them but constantly reminded the to stand tall and be proud ofbyour height!

[Adrienne]

Thanks Tany!

[Adrienne]

I need to try that! LOL