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McCall’s M7313 is a knit dress that I sewed out of a brushed cotton knit fabric. It was the second time I sewed with knits, so I felt it went better than my first. I used a grey-beige knit with a floral print, and it is a really soft and cozy fabric.
To achieve a sharp hem, I added strips of knit stay tape to the hems of the sleeves and skirts. I also added it to the shoulders to prevent them from stretching out.
I sewed a size 16 bodice and skirt in view D. The only alteration I added was lengthening the bodice by one inch. I’m glad I did, since now it hits at my waist; I think the dress would look like an empire-waist if I had left it as-is.
I had a lot of trouble sewing a stretchy knit peplum top a few months ago, so this time I bought a double stretch needle. With a narrow zigzag stitch, sewing the dress was quite easy. The pattern only had five pieces (front and back top, front and back skirt, and the sleeve), and was easy to put together. This was also the first time that I sewed a fold-over knit neckline, which was easy with the double needle.
I will definitely be making M7313 again with different sleeve lengths and with different fabrics; I might also make one for Tomiko!
Hi,
Its a amazing dress, i like your choice of fabrik.
Lis
Well done! You don’t need Lula Roe! This looks great!
I’m not sure what that is, but thanks!
Love how your dress turned out. I need to more sewing of clothes. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight Party. Pinned & shared.
Dress turned out fabulous. I have continuing trouble sewing with knits, so I’m happy to see I’m not the only one. #sitsblogging
That dress is so cute! I really like the print 🙂
I can’t sew at all, so I admire that skill in others. You did a brilliant job, that is a great dress
mollyx
Nice job – Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party!
Adorable! Love the fabric choice too! Thanks for sharing at #Brag About It! Pinning.
I’ve always had trouble sewing knits. Maybe I’ll try again with a double stretch needle – thanks for the tips!
I love the fabric! So cute! Thank you for sharing at Link It Up Wednesday.
super cute! thanks for linking up with the wednesday showcase