Retro-Inspired Shirtdress with Pockets – McCalls 6891

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I made this shirtdress in 2015 using McCalls 6891, view A, and the fabric is a cotton/linen blend. The pattern went together beautifully, and it has POCKETS. Two of them. Nice big ones.

It is supposed to have buttons and buttonholes down the front, but I wasn’t very confident with buttonholes when I made this, so I did poppers instead and added decorative buttons on top. I have recently become less terrified of buttonholes, and should probably replace the poppers.

The only thing I don’t like is that the armhole facings pop out, and the bodice is unlined. When I make this again (which I will, I love this dress!), I want to try and combine the front edge facing with the armhole facings, for an all-in-one facing which will finish the armholes as well as the front edge, and possibly extend to the waist to serve as a lining as well. I’m sure it is possible, I just need to think about it for a bit longer.

Pattern number

McCalls 6891, View A

Description

Shirtdress with sleeve 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

Main: Cotton/linen blend

Instructions

The instructions were clear but it is good to work slowly and carefully when doing collars and facings. This isn’t a pattern to rush through if you haven’t made it before.

Alterations

I just did my normal lengthening by an inch on the bodice.

Conclusions

I highly recommend this pattern. It is a good classic style and I plan to make more.

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