Pattern Review - McCall's 6069

After another failed attempt at Vogue 1250, I unceremoniously threw the entire pattern in the trash. Although I did have one success with it, three failed attempts is enough. If I keep the pattern I'll feel obligated to try it again.

I had enough fabric left to make McCall's 6069. I first sewed this pattern in 2010.

This time I sewed the drape neck in both the front and the back.

I think the fabric is from Fabric.com and is an ITY knit. I made my usual 1" FBA and lengthened the skirt 2". The rear strap across the back is optional but I can't even begin to image how this dress would stay on the shoulders without it. I also suggest sewing a tag or label on the back facing to be able to determine what is the front and back easily. I like that the elasticized waist helps to define my waist but found that the front drape shows more cleavage than I am comfortable with. Bending down at the waist is not an option unless you want to show clear down to your navel! I think this dress lends itself to being both casual or dressy depending on shoes and accessories.

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.