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Hello everyone,
I made another shirt dress using the very awesome McCalls M6696 shirt dress pattern. I made my first one here in a gingham cotton lawn . Though my pattern matching was dubious – Its a solid addition to my wardrobe that I love.
The story of this dress starts with the fabric. I first laid eyes upon this luscious John Kaldor on Ali’s IG feed. I saw. I wanted. I bought. All within the space of about an hour. I initially wanted to make some cigarette pants out of it but when it arrived, the fabric had other ideas.
It Screamed SHIRTDRESS!!!
I heeded the call. and voila! I present to you my UBER dress!
McCalls M6696
McCalls M6696
McCalls M6696
McCalls M6696
McCalls M6696
McCalls M6696
McCalls M6696
McCalls M6696
McCalls M6696
McCalls M6696
McCalls M6696
I feel uberfeminine, uberlovely and ubersplendid.
Construction deets : Since I had perfected the fit already there were no alterations with this. I made self covered buttons using the thingy majicky – it takes me less than a couple of hours to do. I did a lot of hand basting with this to make sure the pleats were hanging just right. All the work was worth it though. The pocket lining is in a pink cotton. The armhole I finished with green satin bias binding.
I love this. Its a most uber dress yes?
Thanks ever so much for stopping my little corner of the intewebs.
Peace and love,
Hila
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Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!
September 16, 2016 12:34 amI love self covered buttons and when you have fabric lovely like this then that’s the way you want to go! Nice work!
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:48 amThanks Linda. X
Cynthia
September 16, 2016 12:58 amYes, you have yourself an “uber dress shirt!” It’s lovely on you and the construction is excellent. I know you’ll enjoy many fanciful and joyful moments wearing the dress.
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:48 amThanks Cynthia! Its one of those dresses that comes with rose tinted glasses and when I wear it everything suddenly looks beautiful and lovely 🙂
oldschoolsewing
September 16, 2016 1:19 amLove the twirlly dress and the pink roses!
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:47 amThank you 🙂
lesmafamafa
September 16, 2016 1:25 amOh my !!!! Yes you made it! Ubergorgeous dress ! 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:47 amThanks hun! I reccommend this pattern 🙂
auntiedini
September 16, 2016 1:41 amlovely dress and you look uber-lovely in it!
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:47 amThank you 🙂
CurlsnSkirls
September 16, 2016 2:05 amAdorable! (Just like the sewer.) 😉
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:47 amThanks Del. 🙂
Naomi
September 16, 2016 2:29 amAnother triumph!
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:47 amThank you kind lady 🙂
Colesworth
September 16, 2016 2:39 amGorgeous ;o)
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:46 amThank you 🙂
carmenross88
September 16, 2016 3:55 amThis dress is very pretty. I can see why you just had to have that fabric. You should post this on Allie J’s social sew for the month of September. The theme is “Tried and True” and I think your dress fits that requirement.
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:44 amThanks Carmen! I will do that. x
tialys
September 16, 2016 6:07 amFloral fabulousness! Perfect for the last of the Summer days. I was just looking at Tilly’s new shirtdress pattern which isn’t as swirly as your one. I was even thinking of being totally lazy and buying her online workshop to make it as it has features I don’t like doing/am not used to/can’t usually be bothered with. I fancy a bit of hand holding.
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:42 amI was very tempted by that new Tilly shirtdress too but I have so many shirtdress patterns to get to that in the end logic won out. I think it will be fab. x
Highball Emy
September 16, 2016 8:05 amGorgeous! The bright pink really suits you as well. 🙂
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:40 amThanks Emy. Its so funny how I now love bright pinks since I started sewing my own clothes – before I used to steer clear of pinks – cant even remember why I made up that ‘rule’ for myself. Thats the beauty of making your own clothes.
Lynsey
September 16, 2016 8:13 amAwesome dress, utterly uber! Looks great on you.
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:39 amThanks Lynsey 🙂
IngeMaakt
September 16, 2016 8:20 amPerfect! Indeed a perfect shirtdress fabric and I love how it turned out!
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:39 amThank you 🙂
bibliojenni
September 16, 2016 8:31 amAll of your clothes are lovely, but this is truly fantastic! Uber indeed! I bet you will get excited every time you take this out of the closet to wear it.
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:39 amAw thanks hun! I do get excited and am so giggly and happy when wearing it :-).
jennystitched
September 16, 2016 8:35 amLooks beautiful!!
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:38 amThanks Jenny. x
sewmanju
September 16, 2016 8:47 amThis is lovely. Great print and fit. I hope you get lots of wear from it.
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:38 amThank you! x
Lisa Poblenz (patternandbranch)
September 16, 2016 11:20 amOoo! I love it! You did a great job. It’s beautiful and beautiful on you. 🙂
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:37 amThanks Lisa. x
lisa g
September 16, 2016 2:19 pmWow!! This one is absolutely stunning! Great fabric, it’s so beautiful on you!
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:36 amThanks Lisa 🙂
Beth
September 16, 2016 11:01 pmWow Hila, this is amazing! So beautiful, this style suits you so well!
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:36 amThanks Beth 🙂 Its one of those projects that turn out much better than you even imagined. X
SewingElle
September 16, 2016 11:47 pmUber gorgeous!
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:36 amThanks Elle 🙂
PendleStitches
September 17, 2016 8:11 pmTotally uber! Perfect combination of fabric, pattern and beautiful sewing.
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:34 amThank you :-).
Kathryn
September 17, 2016 11:34 pmThis is such a perfect combination of fabric & pattern!! I love this fabric covered buttons too.
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:34 amThanks Kathryn!
Loganstitches
September 18, 2016 12:48 pmYours in indeed an uber dress. It is so fabulous!
Hila
September 21, 2016 10:34 amThank you kind lady :-).x
Chris
September 30, 2016 7:40 pmHila, I think this is one of the best blog posts I’ve ever read! The dress is great of course, and you look so happy and beautiful in these pictures it really brought a smile to my face!
Shelley Hillman Kish
October 26, 2016 5:28 pmLovely dress! Just found your blog and am enjoying reading. Thanks for sharing 🙂 I must put this pattern on my wish list now.
(on top of all your sewing projects, i’m quite smitten with all of your shoes. Please share info on your sandal shoes pictured above! I love, love them!!)
Hila
October 26, 2016 8:37 pmHi Shelley and thanks for your kind words. Those sandals are from Clarkes.co.uk – they are called Henderson Luck. x