Sunday, September 11, 2016

McCall's 7046 - Animal + paisley double tiered knit dress

I've had this ITY knit in my stash forever, most likely an online purchase. I had it set aside for a summer dress but decided that the colors were really more fall-ish. I've decided I really prefer these thin knits to be sewn into items that either drape or have ruching, so I chose McCall's 7046 which has both.


I like my winter dresses to be a little short since they're always worn with tights and sometimes tall boots. After eyeballing the envelope example, I cut two inches off the bottom of the bodice pattern piece. I also hemmed both tiers 1.25" with a twin needle. The length is so fun and flirty!


I cut a size 12 in this pattern. Normally I size down to a 10 for knits but the measurements on the tissue seemed really small. The waist is perfect but the bust is a tad loose. Next time I'll cut a 10 through the bust to snug it up a bit. For the neckline and sleeves I used fuchsia fold over elastic. This is the second time I've used that kind of notion and I love it. The finish is very RTW looking and provides a nice bit of contrast.


I really like this busy print but my husband does NOT. He says animal print and paisley have no business being on the same article of clothing. Haha. Oh well, I don't care, I love it anyway. This will be a great day dress for fall and winter.


Here you can see the neckline closer. This fold over elastic isn't hard to use but you've definitely got to sew slowly and be meticulous. JoAnn's is now stocking it in all different colors on the notions isle. If you do plan to use it, always get one package more then you think you'll need. I only got the neckline and one sleeve out of one package.


Dressform pictures:





Okay, that's two things for fall before the weather around here has even cooled off. Woohoo, I'm on a roll. Look for a cute wool skirt in the next few days. It's my monthly MSN garment, so I'll be posting it over there first.

32 comments:

  1. Oh yeah it's cute. Love the Foe pop of elastic and I think it will be so cute with boots. Husbands should keep out of our fashion domain, haha

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  2. I love this Amanda. I'm a big fan of paisley and I love animal print in small doses for me but this is wonderful on you.Have fun wearing it. It sucks when hubby doesn't like something we do but , they can't love everything, right. My husband has a way of saying , "what's wrong with that ?" when I ask his opinion and he doesn't like something but doesn't want to admit it.Lol.

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    1. Well, I did ask his opinion so I can't be too upset when he's honest. I'm okay with it. He's very complimentary about most things I wear. Thanks Diana!

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  3. Beautiful dress. I really love that fabric, and your husband's comment is sooo funny and just like something mine would say. Ha!

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  4. Love it! Ah...hubbys, forgive them as they know not what they say.

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  5. I love your 'ha ha. don't care.' LOL! I like it. Especially because the print seems a bit outside your normal wheelhouse. The color is gorgeous on you and the skirt is so flippy it's great.

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    1. I'm not sure I'd buy this fabric these days. You're right, my tastes have changed. But I'm glad I used it and I love the dress. Thanks Renee!

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  6. Very, very cute - print and all. Love that skirt!

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  7. How cute! That color palette really works for you and you're right that it screams fall.

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  8. I love that fabric!!!! The dress is really cute too.

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  9. that is really cute! I have that pattern and was expecting it to be too big in the neckline as most McCalls patterns are but was pleasantly surprised by the fit, making the t-shirt twice. I keep thinking about making the dress version - you've convinced me.

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    1. I like the shorter top version too! I'll have to go back and look at yours. Thanks Beth!

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  10. Love this dress, especially the flirty bottom! If I saw this material on the bolt, I would totally agree with your husband...but seeing it in a dress, I love it! Very fall, and it looks very comfy as well.

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  11. Cute, Cute, Cute. I don't think I could have picked this off a roll or bolt at the fabric store and you picked it online? Very nice.

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    1. I picked it a long time ago, back when I was super excited to find inexpensive ITY knits online. Total impulse buy. I probably wouldn't pick it these days lol. Thanks Kathy!

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  12. Really nice! Comfortable and classy! I love fall and I adore the flirty bottom of the dress. It recalls me the bottom of the flamenco dresses I wore in my childhood :)
    ...and you know - husbands are husbands all over the world - but we still love them!

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  13. I really love this. The print is great and the tiered skirt adds a lot of interest.

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  14. I love your dress!!! Sometimes it doesn't hurt to make something that is just simply fun to wear!! You look adorable and as always, your sewing is impeccable. I'm going to have to try some of that FOE!

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