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. 

Butterick 5211

This lovely striped fabric was lingering in my stash.  I decided to use Butterick 5211 and make myself a fun dress.  Unfortunately, the camera doesn't capture how pretty this fabric really is.  The white stripes are really crisp and the navy and greens really complement each other.

Butterick 5211 is a simple 1 hour pattern.  Version A has a yoke front, Version B is just two pattern pieces and Version C has gathered, puffy sleeves.  I chose Version B.  It's my second time making Version B but I changed the sizing on my second version.  I went down a size and the fit is SO much better than the first (which hasn't been blogged).

I was trying to beat the rain in these photos - as soon as I stepped inside, it started to rain.  So here's my dress and how I wore it to work today.  I love this dress.

This is a poly jersey - it's soft and comfortable. 

 

I think I did a pretty good job at matching the stripes!

closer shot of the stripes

I tried to cut it so that the wider stripe hit my hip but I didn't quite measure right.  oh well, I'm still happy with it. 

This photo is dark because I was on the back porch - I left the length below my knees.  A friend of mine suggested my skirts and dresses would look better at this length.  I wasn't sure at first but now I see she was right!  

I'm really happy with this dress - it's comfortable and easy - what's not to love?