Hey there! Forgive the silly pun in the title.. I couldn't resist =P
I have had the New Look 6457 pattern for years!
It is probably one of the first 5 patterns I ever purchased.
I tried making this dress once before I knew how to measure myself and read a pattern:
complete fail!
Now that I have a bit more knowledge and experience I was able to put it together proper.
I am feeling pretty adorable in it!!
I decided to try view B and wanted to make it exactly like the gingham sketch. I love gingham and have always wanted a dress made in red gingham. This was my first time using piping. I was worried it wouldn't turn out good but I didn't have any of the trouble I anticipated with the piping...
... I did however have a HUGE fight with the elastic and casing.
A fight lasting hours
I lost 2 safety pins in the battle
I am not sure what went wrong. I followed the directions and everything seemed great until I started trying to feed the elastic in. I practically ruined the interfacing in some areas and ended up ripping a few seams from the casing so I can manually feed the elastic from outside the dress.
Had I not had the fight with the elastic, I am positive I could have finished this dress in under 2 hours. The rest of the construction was easy peasy for me.
All in all I am pleased with the dress and have no regrets
However I don't see a round 2 for this one... not in the same view at least
maybe in a halter with no elastic needed.
Any tips on getting elastic in?
XOXOXOX
Lily Bean
I have no tips for elastic, but I think your dress looks fabulous on you! :-) I love punny titles, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat size did you end up using???? I read another comments and someone else said (on a different site) that the pattern runs big..... is this true? Thanks! The dress looks awesome and can't wait to make it!
ReplyDeletehello, i just bought on ebay patern newlook n6457 but I miss the instruction in french could you please send me his instructions if you have them. it would be really nice of you. cordially.
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