Tuesday, September 14, 2010

McCall's 6036 Review



Pattern Description: Close fitting pullover tank top, t-shirt, with different embellishments. "Make it Crafty" pattern


Pattern Sizing:XS (4-6) to XL (20-22). 

Were the instructions easy to follow? I didn't even look at them but I will look at them for some of the embellishments.  I think McCall's embellishments on this pattern are very trendy.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?  The embellishments are the reason I purchased this pattern and this time I didn't even use them!

Fabric Used:  A stretch lace from Needle Nook Fabric

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:   I added 1" to the length for Meredith's height, should have added about 3" total.  She is long everywhere but has only recently had me to sew for her again.  I am learning all these alterations for her teenage body

I wondered if I would have to sew the lace differently so the seams would not show.  I had some serger thread very close to the fabric color and I did a test stitchout on some scraps.  I could not see the seam, so I serged the entire top.

Close-up of seam and neck edge


Would you sew it again?  I do plan to sew it again but next time for me.

Conclusion:  Great pattern for a basic tshirt and the plus is all the embellishment ideas.  I read in one of my fashion magazines, lace is big this year, so Meredith is right there with the trend.






I think Meredith really likes her top, I made it yesterday and she wore it to school today.  Hubby told her what a cute top she had on, "thanks, Mom made it", she responded.  He was impressed, which is good but to me it is just a basic tshirt made from some fantastic and unusual fabric for a t-shirt.

Here is Meredith wearing her top early this morning.  My lucky day, snapped one picture and then the camera battery died


17 comments:

  1. Such a cute top. Your lovely daughter looks very pleased.
    Janine

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  2. Your daughter looks very pretty in her new lace top!

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  3. It is a great top on your lovely daughter!

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  4. A beautiful daughter and a pretty top! A perfect match. :)

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  5. I love your version of this pattern. The lace is so perfect with that raspberry colored tank. Your daughter looks beautiful in this!

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  6. Looks really great!

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  7. What a great way to interpret this pattern - the lace makes the basic t-shirt look very special indeed. Meredith sure looks stunning in it (although I have to say that I think she would look stunning in just about anything!)

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  8. Cute shirt! I found your site through pattern review. I am now enjoying going through all your old posts! :)

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  9. Cute t-shirt! It's fun to sew for daughters :-)

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  10. DDinDFW10:32 AM

    She looks so good in that! Love the lace fabric - gonna see if they have it other colors.

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  11. What a cute top. Meredith looks great in it!

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  12. That's very pretty. Maybe mom will be borrowing it!

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  13. That is darling in lace! I was shopping at the Mall of America the other day with my daughter and we saw tons of stretch lace pieces meant for fall layering. She'll get lots of wear (and compliments) out of this one!

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  14. Such a pretty top ! Your narrow serged seams and beautiful binding make this look like very high-end RTW. Fabulous work, as always :)

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  15. I feel your pain on tall children. Judy's so tall you have to add between armhole and chest, between bust and waist and add to bottom of top also. The top is so cute. Makes me want to make Judy one since I have some stretch lace.

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  16. For a basic t-shirt it is gorgeous and looks great on your daughter.

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