Wedding guest / Sew Urbane

8.30.2018

PATTERN REVIEW: MCCALL'S PATTERN 7047

PATTERN REVIEW: M7047

Pattern Description: Lined, pullover dresses with or without peplum have close-fitting bodice, back neckline, skirt (fitted through hips) and sleeve variations, and elasticized waist.

Pattern Sizing: I cut out a Size 14 and altered it to fit my body.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern once you were done sewing with it? Yes, I believe so.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Absolutely, pretty straight forward.

What did you particularly like about the pattern? It was a quick and easy make, with no zipper. I love the cowl neckline and the fact that you can mix and match the pattern to make a style that suits you.

Fabric Used: Rose Velvet Jacquard, from Joann's

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I made view D and added the sleeves and peplum from view C. I also added some curves to the skirt so it can be more fitted. And lastly I took about 2-3 inches off the train.

Would you sew it again? Yes, most definitely.. Might use black sequins fabric next time.

Would you recommend it to others? Yes, it's easy to make.

Where did you wear it to? Wore it to a wedding in Tennessee. Received lots of compliments. :)

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xo, Ye

Skirt-Over-Dress

6.21.2016

"Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." - Albert Einstein

Hi Urbanites! How are you all doing? It's been a while since I've blogged. I've missed it and missed you guys. I really really do.... :/

Okay moving on to the outfit I'm wearing, which I wore to a friends' wedding. I made the dress using Burda Style 7178. This is actually my first time sewing a Burda Style pattern, can you believe it? It was pretty interesting how they put the patterns together.. For example, I've never made a dress that has a lining and also a neck & arm hole facing. There was also an underlap for the slit which I didn't understand, so I omitted it. I chose the pattern because I wanted something different and unique, but not over the top for the wedding. I searched the internet to see if others have made the dress and wanted to see what it looks like on them but I wasn't able to find someone that had made the skirt-over-dress version.

I've been noticing the skirt-over-pants trend everywhere, and wanted to make something that represents me, something classy and stylish. By the way, the dress is fully lined, but not the skirt. Also, they are 2 separate pieces that can be worn on their own. I decided to pair my outfit with a gold belt and a pair of gold shoes I wore at my traditional wedding.