More Flounce with M6024

I have to confess, this has got to be one of my favorite patterns from McCalls. In fact I’ve actually managed to make all views, so you know by now I don't need instructions for this right, (lol). This time I decided to try out my binder foot and  I’ve been itching to use this attachment since I picked it up last year. I’m glad I got it, because it’s soo much easier to use than the snap-on I originally had (this one is a low shank by Brother). I decided to use a prepackaged binding in red on the flounces and I lurved it!  The trim helped define the flounces and break up the busy pattern print a bit, so that worked out well. Although I haven't quite mastered  fabric content/descripts, I know it’s a cotton blend that I picked up from Joanns last year, it’s not stiff but very light weight so it moves well, and I do love fabric that flows….

McCall 6024 (view A)

I’m moving this dress off my “cutting table” list, (if I can figure out how to do that, technically)and showing her completed! Here’s my Review:

Pattern Description: Wrapped, A-line dresses A, B, C, mid-knee length, have neck flounce and ties; dress A has faced armholes; dress B has flutter sleeves and purchased bias tape for binding edges; dresses A, B have hemline flounce; dress C has above elbow length sleeves and lower flounce; separate pattern pieces provided for A/B, C, D cup sizes.
Pattern Sizing: varies 6-20, I cut a 14
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Pretty much
Were the instructions easy to follow? Very, in fact I didn't need them this go round
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? There’s no dislikes here, I simply love all views!
Fabric Used: A cotton blend

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: The great thing I like about this pattern is the different cup sizes. This alleviates my usual fba, so I used the D-cup bodice which worked well for me. I also decided to trim with red binding to jazz up the print which I lurv btw. ;-)
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? This is actually my 3rd time making this, soo yea. :-) It’s easy so try it!
Conclusion: By now you know I love this dress and all other versions of it I’ve made! Wrap dresses are my fav, and sewing another one was a breeze.

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Machine Talk

I hope your day is going well and the sewing fairies are being good to you! Unfortunately, the sewing troll stopped by my place and cursed my baby, so I’ll be dropping her off @ the E.R.  Her screen was unresponsive, so I’m unsure of her  fate (depending on cost)!   Mr. Troll also tried to steal my mojo, but dat aint happening, so I called in for backup and she don't play! She’s a mean, green sewing machine that’s been handed down 3 generations!

Say hellu to Ms.Minnie

Ms.Minnie belonged to my Grannie, whom I named my machine after. My father had her for many years (he also sewed btw!) before he passed away. I remember my Grannie making her quilts with this machine when I was a kid! I didn't kno my father still kept her after all these years, and I’m glad he saved her for me and my baby!

She can sew thru 6-layers of denim, like butta, Oh-Yeah!!
She uses cams, but I’m unfamiliar with which type to use. If anyone can recommend which type, It would really help.  I’m also trying to figure out which buttonholer to get,  I’ve purchased (2) on Ebay but they didn't fit well. One was for a slant which the seller didn't list, the other just simply didn't fit.  Ms. Minnie is a 57’ White, low shank with zig-zag if that could help. Did I  mention she is heavy, whoa!!!

Til next time, Cya!