McCalls 6359

As mentioned in my previous post, this is one of the patterns I wanted to make for DGD.  The brown crinkle fabric I had hoped to use wouldn't work for me--not enough fabric.

So, it was time to go through the stash.  I found this crinkle rayon that had been given to me by my sewing buddy.  It was a remnant she had left after making something for herself and her DD.  I'm not sure how long I've had it--a while.  Anyhow, I thought it went OK with the brown lace remnant I had picked up just for this pattern.

Front

Even tho her measurements put her into a size 12, I felt she would be swimming in it, so I took a chance and made a size 10 taking 3/8" side seams just to give a bit more swish/ease.  Left is the front view; below is the view from the back.  It's a bit hard to make out detail with the see  through lace.  It's hanging on my dress form so my turquoise cami is really showing through.

Back

The pattern instructions used purchased bias tape to finish the neckline and armholes.  I felt self fabric bias would be better.  I used Louise Cutting's French Bias Binding Method shown here.  I use this method alot and like the way it finishes the inside as well as the outside.  

I'm working on a top for myself and have some better photos of how the finished neckline looks with her method.  I'll try to get that post up tomorrow.

It's been good to get to spend some time back at the sewing machine.