McCalls 5927 View B Dress

It's another one of those rushed, wearable muslins last year. I have yet to make the "nice" version of this. My reviews are getting repetitive. I'll try and change the format next time.

Pattern: McCalls 5927 View B Dress

Fabric: 1-meter remnant corduroy from Lincraft.

Date made: Mid-2010

Date first worn: Mid-2010

Wear again? Yes. But it always needs a press and a lint remover run through.

Sew again? Sure, but I need to have enough fabric for the pockets and facings.

Recommended? Yes, it's fairly easy to make.

Sizing and alterations: Probably a 6 with a narrow back adjustment. Removed pockets due to lack of fabric.

Fabric prep: I don't think I did.

Cutting: Eyeballed grain lines, used cheap fabric shears.

Marking: Blue water-soluble marker.

Instructions: Simple enough.

Sewing: I had to remove the pockets because I didn't have enough fabric. I can't remember now if the instructions called for bias-bound neckline and armholes or if they should be faced but again lack of fabric made me use purchased bias binding. I was totally lazy and pinked the seams, so now it is fraying a lot.

Conclusion: I was going to bin it, because of the fraying, the pressing, the lint it attracts. But I like the olive-ish tone of the fabric, so I'm keeping it for a while

Notes for future sewing:

• Pinking as seam finish not good!