Back in June 2013 I bought a dress pattern which changed my life. It was the Mcalls 6612 dress and tunic. I made it up in a size 14 without even thinking I needed to measure myself. Luckily due to the very stretchy nature of the fabric it fit.
I’d not used this pattern again, until earlier in the summer, and I’ve since made 5 very different garments. I measure a 16 chest and 12 hips but generally sew with a smaller seam allowance and keep my fingers crossed that it will fit. So far so good!
The first M6612 was a little red dress made with a cotton jersey from John Lewis. I was going to add short sleeves but after sewing up the side seams whilst in auto pilot I decided not to bother as I nearly always sew sleeves in in the flat and couldn’t be bothered easing the sleeves in. To jazz things up I added a striped trim to the neck and arm openings and absolutely love how it transformed this simple dress.
Top stitching with a wide twin cover stitch really made the dress look really RTW.
I’ve worn this dress loads over the summer – for meals out with pals, socials dos at the golf club, and just to watch the cricket on a sunny day.
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Love the red and that trim just makes it. Great frock.
Thankyou! It’s definitely one of the simplest but most effective garments I’ve made 🙂
This red dress is spot, with a great fit. Designer worthy! Luv it!
Thanks Claire, it turned out loads better than I imagined, it amazing how a simple trim can change the look so much 🙂
This red dress is spot on, with a great fit. Designer worthy! Luv it!
Aw thankyou! 😍
You look gorgeous, the dress is stunning on you Ali! 😘
Thanks Nee! we missed each other at the Bee live last week 😓
I know, I’ve been mad busy at work and only did the Super Theatre on Saturday. 🙁
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Gorgeous! For a last-minute addition, the trim makes this a dress stunner. I can see why it gets a lot of wear, and it will translate well into the new seasons with boots and a jacket. (oooh, will you make a new one? 😉 )
I never thought of wearing it with boots for the colder weather, but that’s a fab idea, thanks Jen xx
Or in a wool jersey/sweater knit with the sleeves option..?
OOP yes! what a good idea!
Gaw-jus, Lady! Stunning colour & grand contrast. Got a jacket for cooler days? 😄
Thanks Del, my white or blue denim jackets both look good with it, but probably not the white one now the summers over. xx
And the bat wing sleeves will tuck into the denim? Hm. Reminds me I meant to check the U.S. prices on those books . . .
You look fabulous in that dress!
Thanks Hun, I used to wear a lot of red when I was younger but haven’t for a while, I think I can get away with it more now my hairs blonde instead of the reddy colours i’ve had it in recent years. x
Sunny days AND rainy days by the look of that last set of photos. The stripy binding was an inspired touch – what a difference it makes. The fit is great and worthy of your (almost) ‘Basic Instinct’ moment 😉
Haha…never thought it of a basic instinct moment. Luckily it was just me and the phone’s timers so I wasn’t flashing at anyone😂
Love it – you look fab in red, lady! Looks amazing with the denim jacket. Funny, isn’t it, how we see white as a Summer-only colour? I’ve put all my whites away now, until next year, much as I love them. Had a little chuckle at that pic of H back in 2013…….a different boy, indeed!
Thanks Hun! I’m loving red again, I used to wear it a lot when my hair was dark. when i had funny coloured hair like it being red/plum sort of colour I just couldn’t wear it but now i’m blondish I can! H looks so cute, such a shame they have to grew up, it’s hard to believe your number 2 has started high school!
Love this dress. There’s something about a red dress. You look fab in it. Xx
Thanks Hun, I don’t think I’ve every had a red dress before, I’d definitely like to make another one in a more dressy fabric xx
It is a great dress and you are really just GLOWING in it.
Aw thankyou, I do feel really great when I’m wearing it 🙂
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Sew cute. A versatile dress.
Aw thankyou, I do really love it!
The binding is very cute with the red. It’s a cute dress!
Thanks Linda, it’s great when it just works out without any planning 🙂
Fab dress. Red really does suit you. Stripy trim is inspired! You little genius!
Aw thanks Hun, it’s surprising how the simple stuff can be most effective 😘
You look great in this dress! I love the stripey trim with the bright red. I must steal that idea from you!
You should, it so effective but so simple!