Miss Bossy said make McCall’s 7624 so I made it!
You know, I never was one for being ordered around and told what to do. I can get really stubborn and dig my heels in before I listen to someone tell me what to do. But occasionally, I listen to and follow orders. When it makes sense, I am willing to do it. And sewing always makes sense to me. 😉
I chose view C but with the ties from view D. I love the sleeves in view B, but wanted something for summer. Before I started sewing, I had to do an FBA…ughhhhh. I have never done an FBA on a bodice with a cut on sleeve like this, but I was up for the challenge. I chose size 22, which has a 44 inch bust. The finished measurements have it at 49.5 inches (edit: oops forgot to input the finished measurements for size 22). My bust is at 51/2 depending on the time of the month. I did a 3 inch FBA to add 6 inches overall to give me the extra ease that the pattern calls for. I also added 4 inches to the back skirt and the front skirt panels as well as 3 inches to the waistband pieces. I did my best to maintain the original neckline on the bodice so that I could avoid gaping. I didn’t manage to do that completely. There is still some gaping in the neckline, but it is not too bad. I will account for that in the next version. The tutorial I used for the FBA is from the Closet Case Files sewalong for the Kalle shirtdress. It worked out really well. I think the only adjustment that I would make for the next version other than the neckline gaping would be to add a bit more to the front skirt panels to balance out the fullness in the back. Or…alternatively take out the extra inches in the back. We’ll see when I make it again.
What else can I say? I just really really really love this dress! It looks fucking fantastic on me!
You can see how much I love this dress from these pictures.
And the sheer number of pictures I took!
The fabric I used is rayon fabric from Fabricland/Fabricville. It was lovely to sew with and pressed beautifully.
I think this will be a summer fixture in my wardrobe!
TL:DR Review
- Pattern: McCall’s 7624
- Pros: Possibly the perfect summer dress with loose sleeves, drapey skirt, and elastic back for comfort.
- Cons: Let’s talk about how crappy that size range is! 44 bust? Gimme a break, McCall’s. Your size range is the worst! Patterns rarely go above size 22/44 inch bust. McCall’s better wake up and start seeing the plus sized market!
- Make again?: Absolutely! I love it. I just need to fix the neckline gaping a bit more and I may or may not make an alteration to the skirt fullness.
- Rating:
4.5/5 stars
This is so good on you! The shape of the neckline and that colorblocking is just amazing on you- really highlights your curves!
Thank you so much! ❤❤
Everything about this dress is great, love the print and the colour blocking! You look so good. I also like your current hair length a lot!!!
Thank so much! I really love the length of my hair too especially with the bangs. ❤
Really nice! Bright and cheerful, makes me smile! I would have to make the sleeveless version. My MS hates heat.
I think the sleeveless version would be awesome! I am often really cold so I have the opposite issue.
You SHOULD love that dress, because you’re right-you DO look fucking fantastic in it! Perhaps I should look for a copy. ..
Thank you so much! ❤
Already told you this dress looks great on you! Love the sleeves and the fact you get some shaping at the waist. Great job!
Thank you so much, Manju! 😁
A size 44″ bust is totally ridiculous. That’s not much bigger than my bust measurement, and I’m just not that big.
It really looks great on you. I’m going to take a bit of credit for having voted for this combo. 😀
I just realized that I forgot to put in the finished measurements. LOL. I just left a blank and then published that. I was going to check the pattern pieces. Oh my. I’ll update that after work. SMH. Anyway, the finished measurements are much larger than that, but the fact that the size 22 – their largest size in most of the patterns – is a 44 bust really drives me nuts.
I’m glad you voted for the combo too!
One word: gorgeous!!! 🙂
Thank you, Rhonda!
Love it!!! Makes me think of going to the beach or a swimmingpool 🙂
Thanks, Natalie! I agree. I need warm weather and a beach to hang out by. 😉
Love your dress! Would also like this in a maxi! Agree about the poor size range with McCalls.
Thanks so much, Denise! 🙂