The first project to be completed this year is a revisit of two shirt patterns, out-of-print (OOP) McCall's 7546, Vogue 1503 and a coat pattern, Vogue 8934, used to create a shirtdress.
The Patterns:
Vogue 1503 was previously made as it was designed and it is the sleeve with the placket that has since become a go-to pattern piece.
I switched these along with the cuff pattern pieces to be used with the shirt front, back, facing and collar pieces from McCall's 7546. McCall's 7546 has never been used as a shirt pattern as designed but it is the forth time that I've extended view D to create a shirtdress. One day I do plan on making the shirt. I threw in the pocket pattern piece from OOP Vogue 8934 for some inseam pockets. The only change from the last version was that the hemline is an inch shorter due to the yardage available. Even though I presently have two versions of this shirtdress in my closet, this is a welcome addition. It's comfortable and I know I'll wear it often.
I switched these along with the cuff pattern pieces to be used with the shirt front, back, facing and collar pieces from McCall's 7546. McCall's 7546 has never been used as a shirt pattern as designed but it is the forth time that I've extended view D to create a shirtdress. One day I do plan on making the shirt. I threw in the pocket pattern piece from OOP Vogue 8934 for some inseam pockets. The only change from the last version was that the hemline is an inch shorter due to the yardage available. Even though I presently have two versions of this shirtdress in my closet, this is a welcome addition. It's comfortable and I know I'll wear it often.
The Materials:
The fabric is a fabulous stretch denim from the stash (previously from Mitchell Fabrics). I originally picked up 2.5 metres years ago with the intention of using it for OOP McCall's 7352 but when the toile didn't work out for the jumper I abandoned that plan. It wasn't until I thought it might work for The Assembly Line's Tulip dress that I searched for it only to realize after pre-treating the fabric that I didn't have quite enough yardage to make it work. But there was enough for this project and that is how another shirtdress came to be.
The denim was pre-treated with a tumble in the washing machine, followed by the dryer. There was no need for pressing before cutting the fabric. And for this reason, it will likely become my favourite. All of the notions used for this project came from the stash including the buttons.
The denim was pre-treated with a tumble in the washing machine, followed by the dryer. There was no need for pressing before cutting the fabric. And for this reason, it will likely become my favourite. All of the notions used for this project came from the stash including the buttons.
The Stats:
Fabric: 2.5 metres stretch denim
Interfacing: 1.5 metres fusible
Buttons: 11 - 12 mm (1/2")
Patterns: McCall's 7546, Vogue 1503 and Vogue 8934
Additional Tools & Supplies: Cutting table, iron, ironing board, seam ripper, measuring tape, rulers, measuring gauge, tailor's chalk, pins, sewing machine, walking foot, buttonhole foot, scissors, thread clippers, cotton thread for the sewing machine, serger, polyester threads for the serger, buttonhole cutter, cutting board, hammer, hand sewing needle, thimble, wrist brace, tailor's wax and tea.
Happy Sewing!
I really do admire how you can interchange different patterns. I am trying to make a dress using sleeves from the same pattern but different view. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I can manage it.
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I'm sure you've got this! Just enjoy the process, don't worry about the rest. God Bless.
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