Patterns
Pattern Manufacturer McCall
Pattern Name/Number 5835
Pattern Description Tops A, C or below mid-knee dresses B, D have lined yoke with or without armhole ruffles and thread loop or button closing at back; top A, dress D have lower ruffle; dress B, top C have contrast yoke; dress B has self and contrast tiered ruffles; top C has fabric flower; dress D has purchased appliques; shorts E or above ankle capri pants F have elastic waist; all garments are narrow hemmed.
Which view and size did you make? View B (omitted one ruffle), size 2
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes
If not, why? -
Were the instructions easy to follow? No
If not, why? I could follow them, but I didn't like the yoke construction on this piece. They had you fold under seam allowances and wanted lots of hand slipstitching to attach the yoke lining. As I was in a time crunch, I did some topstitching from the inside. I think there are lots of nicer ways that the assembly could have been done.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the style, and I'd love to make another dress in this style. I might tackle this pattern again with heavy modifcations if I can't find a more well-written one.
Fabric used cotton coordinates from Hobby Lobby
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made or would recommend Definitely check the width of the bodice. Even though I used my dd's measurements, it's still way to wide. I should have altered it or gone down a size.
Would you sew this pattern again? No
Would you recommend this pattern to others? No
Any additional comments This pattern's not horrible--cute style--but I think there's got to be a much better way to do the same things.
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