Floral overload // McCall's M6923

I feel like a walking garden in this dress! I love flowers and this denim floral print is absolutely perfect. As per usual I used only the bodice of this McCalls pattern. I tried my hand at pattern modification. And because the only thing I did was change the neckline to a deeper V, swap the gathered skirt for a circle, and add pockets it was a breeze. I didn't make sleeve facings because I didn't feel like it and the denim on its own was fine just folded over. Also, no lining required! Oh I love denim. Everything is so much easier and quicker to sew. Originally the front and back neckline was going to be much higher but I changed my mind. I thought the print would be too overwhelming. Then I was going to put a scalloped trim all the way around the neckline but again I changed my mind. It would have been too country lookin' you know what I mean? Plus I just wanted the pretty flowers to be the main event. Too much going on would ruin it. I'm quite obsessed with ribbons at the moment so I got an extra wide white ribbon to put on as a sash so I wouldn't have to actually make one.

4 Reasons I love this dress:

1. flowers, duh
2. it's soft not starchy
3. POCKETS. EVERY DRESS NEEDS POCKETS.
4. it swings when I walk

Next time I use this pattern it'll be for that cute little jumper!

McCall's M6923

Ta da! McCall's M6923! I'll be honest, I couldn't get the sleeves to fit right so I swapped them out for flutter sleeves. And the slim skirt looked awkward so I swapped that out for a full circle skirt. SO really the only thing true to the pattern is the bodice. That and the fact that I used a floral print with a floral lace overlay.

Super easy pattern to follow, surprisingly I didn't have to do any bust adjustments or anything. However it is because of the fit that I would only recommend this pattern for small chested ladies. The only thing I'm kind of on the fence about id the length of the bodice. It's actually a few inches higher than my natural waist but not quite empire. It's right on my ribcage which is why I went with a circle skirt instead. Also it balances out the sleeves. The slim skirt makes me look... idk bulky? Boyish? That's probably not the right word but I just don't like it. All in all it's a good pattern. I'll experiment with it some more. Definitely looking forward to making the little romper! I wonder if I can find a polka dot/gingham fabric with fruit on it...