McCall's 8175

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McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
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McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
This dress is McCall's 8175, #VanessaMcCalls. I cut view A/B. 
McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
My fabric is ZS1311P Print Scuba in Navy/Merlot from Zelouf Fabrics. I love the colors of this fabric and I love the drape.
McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
The first alteration I knew I had to make was a full bust adjustment. I don't like when a bodice like this has no shaping, so I added darts.
McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
This is what my FBA looks like.
McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
I'd typically have to do a sway back adjustment. But since the back is open, There were other ways to refine the fit. I had to take the skirt in at the sides to make sure it sat at the natural waist. And I the bodice didn't fit as close to the body as I liked, so I added elastic to the edge.
McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
This was an afterthought alteration. It's not the neatest... but it was so necessary for a good fit on me. And the bodice is fully-lined.
McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
I love this dress so much. The vibrant colors make me feel so happy and I know I'll enjoy wearing it.

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7 comments

  1. Cici sewing3:42 PM

    You did a wonderful job. Did you do a muslin first to see where you needed to add the darts?

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    1. Erica Bunker4:09 PM

      I just measure on the pattern pieces. Thanks!

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  2. Michelle9:07 AM

    Scuba prints are so fun and vibrant but I've held back from using them for regular garments. This dress is fantastic <3 I'm holding back no more!

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    1. Erica Bunker9:16 AM

      I treat it the same as I would a ponte. Thanks Michelle!

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  3. Soul Alchemy10:30 AM

    Did you do a tutorial of want kind on this?

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  4. Fabric Fairy1:09 AM

    I'm back again. Girl I love it here.

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  5. Jessica10:45 AM

    That looks amazing! Thanks for the elastic tip. I'm hoping to refashion a linen dress into this and I think I will just go ahead and add elastic to the bodice and skirt, to mitigate the risk of it relaxing. (That seems like a more comfortable and easier to fit option than extra interfacing or stay tape.)

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