Tuesday, November 15, 2011

McCall's 6200

Pattern Description: Loose fitting, straight, above mid-knee, pullover dresses A, B, C have front and back gathers, neckband and elbow length raglan sleeve variations; dress A has wide sleeves, contrast neckband and contrast belt; dresses B, C have gathered sleeves with self sleeveband; dress C has self belt.

Sizes: 8 to 16 and 18W to 24W

Instructions:  Very easy to follow, great order to the instructions.  Notice this dress is not gathered all around the neckline and sleeves, only the front and back neckline is gathered.  I really like this feature, keeps it from looking too much like a peasant top/dress. 

Fabric:  Another great lycra/knit from the store with the $1.59 a yard treasures. 

Changes:  Only one, I used my coverstitch on the neckband at both the upper and lower edges.

I also cute a size smaller than usual, lots of ease in this pattern.

Conclusion:  This is for Erin and  I really want one, too.  If this one wasn't a couple inches too short, not sure I would be giving it up. Also, note the neckline is wide on the pattern envelope and it is that way on the actual garment.


17 comments:

  1. Another winner Lori. Your daughter is lucky to have you making such beautiful clothes for her! This is a sleeper of a pattern, I would never have noticed it before- it is now on my "Must Have" list. Thanks!

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  2. Cute dress! And it looks easy and comfortable to wear too. I don't blame you for wanting one too!

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  3. This is adorable! I'm so jealous. You know I adore stripes.

    Also...$1.59?? WOW.

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  4. This is a perfect dress for fall & winter, I really must get on the case!

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  5. This pattern is on my to sew list but I didn't realize that the suggested fabric was a knit! Love your version for Erin and can't wait to see what you make for yourself!

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  6. Gosh you have been busy lately. Love the stripes and the casual ease of the styling.

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  7. This is sooo cute!

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  8. What an adorable dress! I hear one in your future. I would have a hard time giving that up, but what won't we do for our children?

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  9. I LOVE it. That kind of neckline is one of my favorites, although I can't seem to find anything with it in my size that I like. Fabric is very nice too.

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  10. Okay....ANOTHER on to add to my list. I know my daughters would love one, as would I!

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  11. You've put this together nicely. Great colour too.

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  12. Super Cute! I love the stripes.

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  13. What a cute casual dress.

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  14. What a lovely little number! You are so productive.

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  15. Super cute dress!!! I have this in my queue and can't wait to make it after seeing your version:)

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  16. Love this! As Lisa said, it's one that could easily go unnoticed in the catalogue...adding to the list now! :) Lucky Erin!

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