Tag: McCalls

Toulouse Sundress – McCall’s 6956 in Orange Cotton

Toulouse Sundress – McCall’s 6956 in Orange Cotton

This sundress is McCall’s 6956, view A. The fabric was a lucky quilting cotton find on the clearance table at Joann’s. I originally got it with a Toulouse (Aristocats) outfit in mind – orange dress with blue bow. While the group outfit/outing never happened, I 

Retro-Inspired Blue Daisy Dress – McCall’s 6503

Retro-Inspired Blue Daisy Dress – McCall’s 6503

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 

Margaery Tyrell Cosplay – McCalls 6745 and Butterick 3134

Margaery Tyrell Cosplay – McCalls 6745 and Butterick 3134

For Halloween 2016 my department at work decided to do Game of Thrones, and I chose Margaery Tyrell. I love her dresses and was dying for an excuse to make one. My version is a combination of several of her blue/turquoise dresses: the v-neckline, halter, 

Retro-Inspired Shirtdress with Pockets – McCalls 6891

Retro-Inspired Shirtdress with Pockets – McCalls 6891

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