Pattern: McCall's Misses/Miss Petite Tunic #M5325
What I use it for: Most of my free-form dresses, including bubble hem and A-line.
Where I've used it: Click here to view all of my projects using this pattern.
Why I like it: This is a simple, adaptable pattern that makes a great "base" for designing cotton/lycra blend dresses. It is lined, and has no zippers, darts or fancy work--just two pieces of lycra sewn together with lining. It is this simplicity that makes it so versatile--it can be used a million times without making it look like you have a bunch of the same dresses in your closet. On my Summer Dress, I split the pattern piece at the waist and added some decorative stitching. On the Traditional Mexican, Malinche , and Sweetheart dresses, I only made the top part out of the cotton/lycra blend and then completed the skirt with a cotton fabric. You can also add elements to this pattern as I did with my Striped Dress, where I added sleeves and puffed shoulders. This is definitely one of my go-to pieces that I keep handy at all times (I even had it brought down to me in Mexico!).
Notes: Since this is a tunic, I always make it longer (who wears tunics, anyway?). As a reminder to myself, I cut the actual pattern piece extra long, and occassionally lengthen it even more still. Otherwise, if you are tall, you are going to end up with one slutty little dress.
See my review of this pattern at PatternReview.com.
Where I've used it: Click here to view all of my projects using this pattern.
Why I like it: This is a simple, adaptable pattern that makes a great "base" for designing cotton/lycra blend dresses. It is lined, and has no zippers, darts or fancy work--just two pieces of lycra sewn together with lining. It is this simplicity that makes it so versatile--it can be used a million times without making it look like you have a bunch of the same dresses in your closet. On my Summer Dress, I split the pattern piece at the waist and added some decorative stitching. On the Traditional Mexican, Malinche , and Sweetheart dresses, I only made the top part out of the cotton/lycra blend and then completed the skirt with a cotton fabric. You can also add elements to this pattern as I did with my Striped Dress, where I added sleeves and puffed shoulders. This is definitely one of my go-to pieces that I keep handy at all times (I even had it brought down to me in Mexico!).
Notes: Since this is a tunic, I always make it longer (who wears tunics, anyway?). As a reminder to myself, I cut the actual pattern piece extra long, and occassionally lengthen it even more still. Otherwise, if you are tall, you are going to end up with one slutty little dress.
See my review of this pattern at PatternReview.com.
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