Retro-Inspired Blue Daisy Dress – McCall’s 6503

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I love this dress. It is comfy, stylish, and looks complicated but was actually very easy! The pattern is McCall’s 6503, view D, with no sleeves. The fabric was a lucky quilting cotton find on the clearance table at Joann’s.

I did my usual grading between sizes, but did not have to lengthen this one. It went together like a dream and I only had to redo the stand-up collar part once. It is well worth going slowly on that section. The second time around I actually measured and drew lines on the fabric to sew along.

The buttons on the front are decorative – the dress has a side zip.

Next time I make this I will line the bodice so that the armholes are automatically bound (instead of using bias binding) before putting on the front band and collar. I will also reshape the armhole slightly in the front for ease of movement. One must consider these things when one is a dancer!

Pattern Number

McCall’s 6503, view D with no sleeves

Description

Sundress, with a variety of sleeve, neckline and skirt options

Difficulty

Intermediate – You are happy wearing the things you make. You can put in a zip and do buttonholes. You have used more fussy fabric such as satin or floppy/silky fabrics.

Fabric and Trim

Main: Quilting Cotton

Instructions

This pattern looks complicated, but is actually very easy. The collar is the hardest part – I drew lines to sew along, which kept everything aligned properly.

Alterations

Next time I make this I plan to line the bodice and reshape the armholes slightly. Otherwise, no alterations were needed.

Conclusions

This is now one of my all-time favourite dresses and I need to make more. The pattern is surprisingly easy and goes together beautifully.

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