Wednesday, October 16, 2013

New Look 6123 - Dress

I made New Look 6123:


I really enjoyed sewing this one.  I used a double knit fabric which is a dream to sew and super comfy to wear.  I made my dress sleeveless for cardi's and jackets.  I didn't make any adjustments but next time, I will leave the zipper out (in the back) if I use double knit again and I will make the back a little narrower.  It's got slight gaping at the neckline in the back but my hair is long and it covers it.  Not worried about it right now.  Here's my look:


Pretty simple - from the pleats on the side to finishing up the edges (I used self fabric bias) and a blind stitch hem - I finished it within a few hours over a weekend.  I think I'll make another in black very soon.

Here's my review:

Pattern Description: Dress pattern 

Pattern Sizing: 8-18, I cut a straight size 14

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? yes

Were the instructions easy to follow? yes - they were simple and easy to follow

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
No dislikes - I liked that the pattern is simple and has different dress options.

Fabric Used:
Even though it doesn't recommend double knit, I used a double knit from Fabric.com. I went with double knit after seeing Mimi G used double knit. I also read that most patterns that call for woven fabrics can be made up with double knit. 



Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I didn't make any alterations or patterns changes with this dress. Pretty happy with the fit although I would have liked it to be a little more fitted. Next time, if I use a double knit, I will leave the back zipper out since the neckline is wide enough to pull over the body.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes and yes!
Conclusion: This is the first time I used this pattern and I'm not sure why I waited so long. It's a great pattern and I want to make more using the other options. 

7 comments:

  1. Everything about that dress suits you - colour and style.

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  2. Love it! The colour is so pretty - thanks for the tip for leaving the zip out of this one ... J

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  3. What a fabulous colour, it really suits you. I have that pattern myself, I think it came as a gift with a magazine that I bought, having seen yours on I will definitely have a go :)

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  4. Fabulous colour, really suits you. I have that pattern somewhere, you've inspired me to have a go :)

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  5. This is super fabulous! The colour and style suit you well!

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  6. Great dress. That fabric looks amazing on you. And so glad it's double knit. Totally my fabric crush of the moment!

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  7. Really nice dress and I love the colour

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