Review: McCall's 6460 | They Call it Mellow Yellow!

As you all probably know by now, I love yellow.  I mean I can't get enough of it.

I'd found this great yellow lace at Hancock and bought it on sight.  I knew before the summer was out that I'd find something to do with it.  Then I saw this cute Karen Millen dress:

Bingo!  I was inspired.  

The bodice is what stood out to me, because I knew I'd seen a similar pattern somewhere.  Then I started my search.  That's when I found McCall's 6460.  It was perfect!

This pattern worked best for me because even though fuller skirts like the inspiration dress are cute (and look adorable on my daughter), I prefer sheath style dresses.  But it still captured the spirit of what I had in mind.

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I didn't have to make an FBA, because this is one of those cool patterns that offer bra cup variations.  You pick the size that you would normally cut and your cup size.  Simple!  After that, I made my normal lengthening alteration.  

And since I'd seen a really cute dress with a lace inset in the back and a keyhole opening, I decided to take "creative licensing" and add one.  

By me choosing to use a lace fabric, I had to add a lining.  The pattern did not suggest one.  I used a lightweight broadcloth.

This is a great pattern that I could see myself making again and one that I highly recommend!