Made by a Fabricista: McCall's 7969 in Crinkle Challis
Happy Summer Fabricistas! I am so thrilled to share this dress with you, I LOVE it, I NEEDED it, I plan on wearing it A LOT!
Lets start with why I LOVE this dress...the fabric, its a crinkle rayon challis.
The texture of a crinkle rayon challis speaks to me, it says, "I'm a cool summer fabric" and it promises to float around my body allowing air flow and movement all of which you need when the humidity is near 100_!! The hand of this fabric is really nice too, soft and very drapey. I was immediately drawn to the print and colors which will transition into fall beautifully. I mean just look at those colors and the combined effect, so fun.
Another reason why I love this dress is the added trims. I've had these trims in my stash for years, the hand crochet lace on my sleeves was white however with a black dye wash it became the perfect addition to the sleeves. I also used a trim around the neckline, although it doesn't stand out as much.
Now, why I NEEDED this dress...
I don't know how your sewing plans go but sometimes mine get into what I'd like to call a functional rut. It usually starts out with a conversation in my head like this...
"I really should make separates, I mostly wear separates, my lifestyle is mostly separates, how many wears will I truly get out of a dress, my sewing should be practical..." and on and on.
All of these things are true and valid, however practical sewing did not get me INTO sewing in the first place. What got me into sewing was the gorgeous dresses and full possibility of creating something amazing with my hands. So I wanted to make something for this post that would honor what got me into sewing in the first place, mainly gorgeous maxi dresses and creative possibility.
I needed this dress because I needed to HAVE FUN creating, and I did!
An finally I will wear this dress A LOT because of the small changes I made to it that give it a bit of an upgrade.
First of all, I added pockets and a snap. The pockets do flop around in the dresses skirt but that doesn't bother me as long as I have somewhere to put a hair band and my keys. The snap at the neckline was needed since without it the dress opened up to reveal my bra.
Secondly I added waist ties, this dress is very voluminous (note to self there is no need to grade out at the hips for this pattern). The ties just give it a bit of a cinched in feeling that keeps it from being too sack like.
And last of all this dress just makes me happy and feels wonderful to wear. The added trims bring me joy and make it look like there was attention to detail in its conception.
Thanks for reading!
Elizabeth
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Posted on August 03 2019
So, where are you wearing this wonderful dress? I recently made a maxi with a voluminous skirt and only wear it to church — seems awkward to wear it to the grocery store!
What a beautiful creation! I love maxi dresses and this one is absolutely gorgeous, the fabric, the fit, and the style lines. When I am able to get in my sewing room, I usually want to make maxi dresses, caftans, and tunics. They're fun to make (so many possibilities) and comfortable to wear.
That dress is as happy as you look in it!
I wear it for a typical day, I love the flowy nature of it!
Thank you Robin, I agree! I love the comfortable fit and feel of this dress it's a good mix of casual and dressy!
Thank you Allie!
I love this on you! You look so chic, confident and comfortable!
It's gorgeous and yay for "sewing just because it's FUN!"
ELIZABETH—THE LACE ON THE SLEEVE EDGES IS JUST THE RIGHT TOUCH—NOT TOO MUCH BUT NOT SO LITTLE AS TO DISAPPEAR. GREAT DETAIL1==ANNE
Wonderful!!!
Thank you Ann!!
Thank you Nakisha!
Thank you Anne!
Thank you!
Great dress!
This is fabulous!!!