Review: McCall's 7929 and McCall's 7725!
12:00 AM
I can't believe it's already July 1st! We're halfway done with this year. Wow... time is flying by. I've been feeling like I haven't been sewing a lot as compared to my prior years. But that just tells me that I have nice and full wardrobe that's efficiently working for me. I've added some really cute pieces this season, but I have a lot of things from previous seasons that are still in major rotation. Cheers to effective wardrobe building!
So, with saying all of that, I can guilt-free enjoy sewing things I like rather than sewing things I absolutely need. Which leads me to this really adorable two-piece outfit. As with suits, sewing matching sets just increases your wardrobe by adding new amazing separates.
I found this amazingly fun fabric at Mood Fabrics.com. It's the Jadeite and Bright Orange Floral Cotton Twill. It's a lightweight twill... a little heavier than a poplin and it sews like a dream. I prewashed and pulled it straight from the dryer and it smoothed out with the iron perfectly.
The top is McCall's 7929, view A. Right off the bat, I know that the button-up back wasn't going to work for me. Trying to button up the back and twisting the top round, and working my arms through the sleeves really didn't appeal me to me... at all.
So, I decided to modify the back by created a center back panel of shirring. This way, I can just pull it over instead of struggling alone or needing an extra set of hands.
A couple of years ago, I made Mikaela a shirred bodice dress and created a tutorial. You can check it out here.
I wanted the midi length because I knew that one was going to be the most flattering on me.
I finished my seams with a Hong Kong finish. And a button and buttonhole instead of a hook and eye.
And I added an inch to the length of the upper part of the skirt. I left the hem of raw because I felt the skirt would would hang better.
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17 comments
I love this! Your idea to put a shirred panel in the back is genius. Thanks for sharing and linking to the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThank you DanaRose!
DeleteThis outfit is so adorable! Also love the elastic shirring addition - brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThank you SewingKM!
DeleteWhat a fun print! Love both pieces. They'd be great as separates too.
ReplyDeleteYes they would! Thank you Cath!
DeleteThis is great! I really think your modification to the back is how they should have designed it. Not everyone has the flexibility or the companion necessary to get buttoned in every day, after all.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! Thank you Gretchen!
DeleteJust incredible! You look so good!
ReplyDeleteThank you Genevieve!
DeleteI love how you finish the garments so beautifully. The fit is great.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mokara!
DeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteFirst, I love this outfit and I’m so inspired I bought both pattern! I’m making this top now and have a question about the back. How large of panel did you shirr? Did you take the original center back piece x2? I’m new to shirring and want to make sure I’m doing it right. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI cut it 2x the size it should be.
DeleteThank you!
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