Wear Everyday: M 6711

look, it exists! McCalls 6711 turns out to be (i think) the craziest envelope of patterns- blazer, pants, top, dress with cool yoke feature? every now and again i may venture back into big 4 territory. for $1.99, it's tough to resist.

STABILIZE your v neck first!

so here's the thing- i've basically been trying to recreate this old navy (wha? lol) dress ever since I realized it is too tight across the shoulders and a little shorter than i should have bought.  maybe you should size up, you might say? that would make sense...but the M was dumpsville!

so i made this.

i like it!

it's more adult than the inspiration, which i like - let's face it, it's a little embarrassing being twee when you're surrounded by tweens.

This number is super comfy, super easy to rock. it also has all of this potential in contrast yokes and stuff!

twirling? maybe.

just take it in like 3" on each side and shorten the bodice an inch or so, if you prefer a less burlap sack look. (i did, and there's still PLENTY of ease).

pattern matching not in the slightest. with so many gathers how can you tell what will happen? 

 ps you'll never find this fabric cause it's rayon challis and i bought it  from girl charlee, which makes no sense cause girl charlee is all knits all the time. woo! 

okey dokey folksies. what sports dresses did you rock this weekend? and where do you score your fab'lus challis?

xo
bex