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Friday, August 13, 2010

Stone Goth - McCalls 6112

I decided to go with the stones and I'm so glad I did. It's a great balance for the skirt. I was attracted to this pattern because of the sleeve slits. The person at JoAnn's tried to convince me that the black fabric is matte jersey...it isn't. Matte jersey is a single knit. This fabric is a double knit--a lightweight one but just the same a double knit.


I went totally Goth with my nail polish, accessories, and lipstick. Why did I even have this color lipstick? The more I look at it the more I like it!



 Guess I shouldn't chew gum while being photographed.

The only alterations I made on the pattern were adding 1" to the front and back bodice and a "cheater" FBA by simply adding 1" to the center front gradually blending back to the side seam.

This dress was quick and easy and a different style to add to my wardrobe. I don't think I'll make it again but you never know!

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12 comments:

  1. EveAugust 13, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    This is so so so pretty, I love the black accents, the stones too. I like the little pocket on the sides too. Fabulous darling! :D

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  2. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)August 13, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    I had to go and look at the pattern and I still can't believe you made this gorgeous dress from that pattern. I love that you used two different fabrics. I love that you added the jeweled embellishment at the neck. And I'm jealous that you found the perfect belt for it...especially the belt part because i haven't used one of them in years! *LOL*

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  3. AngelMcAugust 13, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    That dress rocks

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  4. Uma Mageswari PreveAugust 14, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    The dress, looks gorgeous! You look so cool!

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  5. EugeniaAugust 14, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Wow - this dress is so stunning! Those stones are PERFECT and the skirt fabric is GORGEOUS. My, you are looking GOOD! I never gave this pattern a glance but your version is so inspirational I think I may have to get it.

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  6. KID, MDAugust 14, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    Love the way it turned out!

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  7. TanyaAugust 14, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Super cute, and you were right to trust your instincts and go with the stones they look great and so do you.

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  8. VictoriaAugust 14, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Your dress turned out cute indeed! And glad you didn't listen to the "nay-sayers" and used the stones because they turned out lovely (wink)! Like Eugenia said, I never paid much attention to this pattern either. Thanks for shining a light on it:)

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  9. MyraAugust 14, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Congratulations on the weight loss! You look very nice in this dress! I'm glad you kept the stones (sorry I missed that post!) I never saw this pattern before and I agree, you made it work!!!

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  10. gwensewsAugust 14, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    You look so fun, feminine and firty. And well, yes a little bit "Goth". That is a super dress!

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  11. AdrienneAugust 14, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    Go head go head! lol

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  12. MichelleAugust 15, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Wow, great dress!!! I love it!

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