If McCall's actually made a separate pattern piece for A cups and the McCall's patterns didn't fit so inconsistently, I would be tempted.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
The bike as accessory
Sigrid had fun with the incongruity between the bicycles and the clothes featured with them. That made me smile, too.
But I do really like this shirtdress that comes with separate bodice pieces for different cup sizes. I wouldn't attempt to ride a century (metric or English) in a dress, but I can certainly ride a bike for quick errands in a dress like this.
If McCall's actually made a separate pattern piece for A cups and the McCall's patterns didn't fit so inconsistently, I would be tempted.
The tech drawing shows pockets on both skirt options and a separate collar and band--exactly what I want in a classic shirt dress. I also like the sleeve options and the bias slip. It would be great for a cotton lawn with a silk habutai slip.
I've been burned too many times by McCall's inconsistent sizing to try this. I will watch the pattern reviews. I'm looking for a really good shirtdress pattern. If you found one, tell me about it!
If McCall's actually made a separate pattern piece for A cups and the McCall's patterns didn't fit so inconsistently, I would be tempted.
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Melissa Fehr has found an outstanding [IMHO] shirtdress in the second November issue of Manequim - described here - http://www.fehrtrade.com/article/661/manequim-november-2012-yes-another-one
ReplyDeletebut I have no idea how one would lay hands on this periodical. [cue music] To dream...the impossible dream...
I love the idea of riding a bike in a ballgown. It would certainly be a conversation starter as well as being death defying
ReplyDelete@Pamela, thanks for pointing out the Manequim shirtdress. The style lines are drool-worthy. I wonder if I can snag it at an international newstand? Or ask a Brazilian acquaintance where she picks up mags?
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