WIP - McCalls 5408
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Time to show you one of my recent pattern purchases. An “of the moment” knit tunic/dress - McCalls 5408, View B which is the one shown in pink with purple bands on the cover. I cut it out yesterday afternoon and got some sewing done today. It’s going great so far!
I started off by tissue fitting the pattern roughly onto Pinny (my sewing double) and was happy to find that I wouldn’t need to do any alterations. I did shorten it by 4″ though.
Tissue fitting is where you cut out the pattern pieces and then pin them to a mannequin of your size to see how the garment will fit. I never used to do this, but as I am no longer in denial that my body has changed over these last 15 years, I am now determined to do this with every new pattern - tissue fitting, altering to suit and fitting in progress as needed. No more getting to the end of a garment and then realising it is all wrong!
You can see where I did the tissue fitting of the front bodice here. Where the pattern calls for gathers I just pinned the extra in so that I got a true representation. You also need to remember to overlap the pieces to account for seam allowances.
I am making this top up in a grey jersey with a modern black floral print and doing the contrast bands in a similar weight black jersey. Here is where I am at so far.
This is a great pattern - I have been following the instructions to the letter (something I don’t always do!) and it’s all very straightforward. I’ll let you know how I am getting on tomorrow or the next day.
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gwensmom Said,
Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 3:50 am
That style is perfect for you and the fabrics you chose look so pretty! I’ll be checking in to see it as an FO.
teri Said,
Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 5:54 am
cute pattern! i like your color choices better than the ones on the pattern envelope. i’ve added this to my list of patterns to pick up at the next sale.
teri