Review: McCall's 6988 | The Capri-Blue Neoprene Mesh Dress!
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When I saw this fabric, it immediately caught my attention. This is Capri Blue Nylon-Silk Neoprene I wasn't sure about it, so I swatched! If there is every a "questionable" fabric that you aren't familiar with -- swatch first! And I'm so glad I did.
I don't think the picture accurately details this fabric. It's a textured honeycomb patterned, capri blue neoprene material is layered on top of a pastel blue knit, combining to make a thick, three-dimensional material with a nice one directional stretch. And the fabric content is 79% nylon, 21% silk. It's absolutely amazing.
The fabric is from designer Thakoon Resort '13 Collection.
The fabric sewed well. However, I do feel that the steam from my iron caused the fabric to grow. I had to take the dress in a little. And it also felt a little looser as I wore it, while getting in and out of my car, and sitting for a period of time. I'm hoping that washing and drying will adjust it back.
With this type of fabric, I thought a metal exposed zipper would be best. There's a lot of mesh going on here for a zipper to get caught in. And I wanted my fabric away from the teeth. I used interfacing at the zipper insertion area.
My pattern is McCall's 6988, view A. I cut the size 14 and lengthened by 3 inches. With the thickness of the fabric, I choose to not use the facings. Nor did I add any interacing to any areas other than the zipper. For the neckline and the armholes, I just folded the fabric back and hemmed it.
The seams didn't require any type of finishing. And I was able to just leave the hemline raw.
I wore this dress on Monday to a fashion event at Belk. It was for their Fall 2014 preview. I'll tell you more about that later! When I attend events such as this, even though it's "fashion-forward", I sill consider it to be a professional setting. So this dress fit the bill and I received so many compliments on it! And I'll probably be using this pattern again!
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34 comments
I love this fabric. Erica, you look simply lovely in this dress.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and it looks great styled with the pink shoes and bag.
ReplyDeleteThanks Graca!
DeleteI've been waiting to see how you would style this since I saw it on Instagram. I love the color combo. And all that sweating you've been doing at the gym is paying off. YOU LOOK AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteThanks M. Inez! I can't see it yet, but my clothes most definitely fit differently!
DeleteWonderful fabric choice for a very pretty dress!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn!
DeleteVery pretty dress!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the color-love the dress. I am not familiar with that fabric but I have been seeing a lot of sewists using it this summer. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tee!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun fabric to work with! Thanks Robin!
ReplyDeleteVery flattering and fantastic color!
ReplyDeleteThanks Remembering..OZ!
DeleteThe pattern pictures- meh... YOU in it?! - EVERYTHING. this pattern is def going on my list now!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous on you Erica!
ReplyDeleteThanks Candice!
DeleteThat looks fabulous on you. Perfect fit, perfect style, perfect color, perfect look!
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane!
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks LaToria!
DeleteI love everything about this dress! The color is gorgeous and the textured neoprene is unique and beautiful. The pattern is also great - I wish a silhouette like that would work on me! Will Mood tell you where a fabric is from if you ask, or were you just in the know from following the fashion world? I always want to see what the original designer used some of those closeout fabrics for!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking dress. I eyed that fabric but left it behind. It turned out great for your dress!
ReplyDeleteLinda, had I not swatched first I would've done the same thing! Thanks!
DeleteSome fabrics have the designer listed. Sometimes I'll recognize it and sometimes others will. Thanks Gina!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a cool fabric and the pattern really lets it shine!
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Yes, this fabric is amazing if I do say so myself! Thanks DressUpNotDown!
DeleteLove it and you wear it well
ReplyDeleteThanks Cynthia!
DeleteLovely dress. Perfectly styled.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous dress! Neoprene seems to be a popular fabric right now. What you did with it is absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tomasa!
DeleteLove it! Did you line the dress? How see through is the mesh?
ReplyDeleteNo I didn't need to. Here is the description of the fabric that I listed in my review: It's a textured honeycomb patterned, capri blue neoprene material is layered on top of a pastel blue knit, combining to make a thick, three-dimensional material with a nice one directional stretch. And the fabric content is 79% nylon, 21% silk. It's absolutely amazing.
DeleteThanks Jane!
Very pretty and look great thanks.
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