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Monday, August 16, 2010

Happy Birthday to me -- My birthday dress

In case you missed it...today is my 53rd birthday! I love birthdays...mine especially. I am shamelessly accepting gifts of fabric, notions and any unwanted BWOF (as if that's even possible)! And without further ado, here's my birthday dress McCall's 6069.


This dress went together incredibly fast. I guess that's why there are so many reviews of it on PR.



I used the front bodice for View C as my back. I should have given that a little more thought and redrafted it because I have a wide back and needless to say, it's feeling a little weird. Thank goodness the fabric is a knit. As long as you can't see my "back fat" I can live with it. All in all I like it and have something else to wear with my now favorite belt. FYI I added 2" to the length of the skirt and was still only able to turn up a 1/2" hem. I also added 1" to the bodice front and back.

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27 comments:

  1. JulieAugust 16, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    You look so very chic! Happy birthday

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  2. EveAugust 16, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Fantastic! You look lovely. Have a blessed Birthday!

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  3. ManecoarseAugust 16, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Happy birthday. Looking good.

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  4. OpalAugust 16, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Happy Birthday and your dress looks fabulous.

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  5. ElarayAugust 16, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    Happy Birthday to you in your fabulous dress!

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  6. KID, MDAugust 16, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    Gorgeous and happy birthday! I just popped over after seeing this dress on Angela's blog. It has been so popular! Your's is fabulous.

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  7. Erica BunkerAugust 16, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    You look great! Have a wonderful birthday!

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  8. TanyaAugust 16, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    So cute, love the fabric, belt, shoes and bag. Happy Birthday again.

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  9. Debbie CookAugust 16, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    Happy Birthday. You are rockin' that dress! I hope your day is fun. :-)

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  10. Taki JAugust 16, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    Happy Birthday. You look fabulous!!

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  11. OmegaAugust 16, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    Love your dress! You look gorgeous. Wishing you the Happiest Birthday ever!!

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  12. VictoriaAugust 16, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Happy Birthday Lady! You looks so FABULOUS! Hope your day is special! Enjoy it!

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  13. EugeniaAugust 16, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    A very happy birthday to you. Your dress looks totally fabulous - just right for a celebration!!!

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  14. Mariela AlethiaAugust 16, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Happy birthday. You are looking fabulous and prettyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

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  15. SewtellmeAugust 16, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    You look fantastic. You just reminded me of yet another reason I'm glad that I sew. When else can one dress depending on fabric choice and styling look fantastic on beautiful women across the age span?

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  16. gwensewsAugust 16, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Happy Birthday, you gorgeous, fabulous vamp! That dress looks beautiful, and love, love, love your wig!

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  17. Faye LewisAugust 16, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Happy birthday! A classy girl in a pretty classy dress.

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  18. MelodyeAugust 16, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    Happy Birthday! And to paraphrase Gloria Steinheim, this is what 53 looks like! You go girl!!

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  19. SheilaAugust 16, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    Happy Birthday Dear and the dress looks gorgeous on you.

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  20. JadaAugust 17, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    Great looking dress! Happy belated birthday!

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  21. AngelaAugust 17, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Happy birthday! The dress is fabulous as always!

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  22. AnonymousAugust 17, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVE!!! I hope you had a fabulous day as I KNOW you did. And your dress is fabulous!! I may even try that pattern myself.

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  23. SusanAugust 17, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    I love your idea! I won't spill the beans, but you are wonderful. Shoot me an email on my yahoo account at sdavis05401

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  24. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)August 18, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Another amazing dress! Everything about it is great and it makes me long to be able to wear a belt! *LOL*

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  25. LAugust 18, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Happy Birthday!

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  26. HeathersSphereAugust 20, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Happy belated birthday, gorgeous lady! Although the dress was simple to make, you add more sophistication and glamour. You are rockin' this dress!

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  27. VivianAugust 22, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    Love the dress. It looks fabulous on you.

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