Polka Dot Shirt Dress
Polka Dot Shirtdress : McCall’s 6891
April 14, 2016
by Judith Dee for Judith Dee's World

Hey sewfriend!

It is time for me to share with you my latest make: McCall’s 6891. I’ve been wanting a Shirtdress for a while now. What better time than spring to rock a beautiful Shirtdress???

Shirtdress McCall's 6891

When I got this pattern (a few months ago…) I imagined a light sleeveless denim dress. I found the perfect fabric at Fabricville; this Polka Dot Printed denim (KR121). They actually had different shades of blue but I opted for the darker one.  I love me some Polka dots!!! The fabric is actually dark blue with light green polka dots. To make the green colour pop even more, I chose these green 1.8 mm buttons by Elan.

Shirtdress McCall's 6891

I cut the pattern in a size 8. The pattern instructions were pretty easy to follow until I reached the collar facing constructions… I had to pull out my seam ripper a couple of times until I got it right. I sewed my front panels on the wrong side of the collar… My seams went too far… But in the end, I made it!

Shirtdress McCall's 6891

This dress is so comfortable to wear! Light weight, breathable fabric, soft on the skin! I also like that the skirt is full (a nice circle skirt). It has great movement. I did zero modification to the pattern. It was the perfect length for me. However, I could have had a slightly better fit in the shoulders area. I have a little gaping in the armholes. Overall, I am quite pleased with the final result.

Shirtdress McCall's 6891

I plan to wear this dress at work, for church or for a weekend getaway when it will get warmer (we got a few of inches on snow this past week… rolling my eyes…)!

Shirtdress McCall's 6891

Shirtdress McCall's 6891

I have another Shirtdress pattern by McCall that I cannot wait to make! But I love this dress (and fabric) so much that I don’t know if I can possibly make a better version!? This fabric and this pattern were made for each other! They allowed me to make the perfect Shirtdress at the first trial! (Happy dance…!)

Shirtdress McCall's 6891

Sewfriend, do you have a go to shirtdress pattern? Do you enjoy Polka dots as much as I do 😉 ? Let me know in the comment section!

Talk to you soon!

Judith Dee.

Shirtdress McCall's 6891

 


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