I finished McCalls 5578 dress last week and got around to taking some pictures to share. I’m not as crazy about it as I thought I would be. It’s a cute and easy project and when I saw Sew Tessuti’s version on Burdastyle I thought I would really love it. It’s supposed to look like this:
And mine looks like this ( I eliminated the color blocking, the facings and used bias tape made from the same fabric instead):
I tried it on and It’s not a very flattering look for me as my natural waist is significantly smaller than my bust and hip measurement and I have a long torso (It’s fitting a little tighter on my dressform because I lost a little bit of weight and didn’t adjust it on my dressform). It looks much better with a belt, maybe I’ll make a black Obi belt with it. I do love the fabric – a light and airy voile. My husband suggested, it would make for great beachwear, so beachwear it is. It wasn’t a totally useless project because I finally got a chance to use my one step buttonhole on my machine and I am impressed!
I’m in a quilty sort of mood lately, finally picked up my Craftsy BOM 2012 quilt and started working on it last week. Let’s see how it goes.
Beautifully Sewn 
So pretty!!!
Thanks!
I agree with your husband — that’s the most gorgeous beachy dress/cover up. I especially like those floaty sleeves — so pretty.
Aww thank you, you’ve made me feel so good about this project!
All you need are over-sized sunglasses and a big straw hat and you’ll be ready to go!
lol, and some sunshine!
I bet it does look good with a belt. It’s very pretty. I’ve made a couple of dress with gathered skirts and they just don’t look right on me for some reason.
Thank you! It’s really a learning experience! I think from now on I’m going to avoid dresses that have a high or empire waist, natural waist it is!
I think it’s very pretty! Too bad it doesn’t look as good on you. That’s part of sewing. I have sewn a few things where in my mind, they were so flattering, but when I put them on, they fit, but just did not look right with my body type. But, yes, beach coverup or if you are feeling generous and have a relative with a different body type, gift it!
Thank you! Gifting is a good idea, the more you sew the more you have a sense for what is flattering on you – ah well, live and learn!
I think your dress turned out really lovely 🙂
Thank you Carolyn!