For this dress, I used New Look 6065. Funny thing, Emily is 6, but I made the size 3 pattern with the size 5 length. The dress fits her perfectly, skinny thing. I practically did a happy dance when my invisible zipper went in almost perfectly the first time. Okay, it's a smidgeon off (see waist band) but not enough for me to get uptight about. I decided to leave it. :)
Pattern changes: I added gathers to the front bodice by adding 3-4 inches to the width of the front bodice piece. I also added length and a lace-edged lining to the skirt; the dress is almost floor length. Pictures will come, but probably not until after the wedding when Emily is dressed up and has her hair combed. :)
Thanks for reading!
Ruth
Gorgeous!!!! Isn't it crazy how pattern sizing can run? Check...one more thing off you list. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! That zipper is so close I wouldn't redo it. I've never done an invisible zipper, though I'd like to!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! Good job!
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It turned out beautifully! I'll look forward to pictures of her in it.
ReplyDeleteWow! It looks beautiful! I can't wait to see it on her!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty dress. Good luck with all the wedding preparations.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful. I would love to sew something girly.
ReplyDeleteeven being told that the zipper had issues at the waist I couldn't find it! You did a beautiful work on this dress!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is absolutely gorgeous. The lace is beautiful. The zipper looks fine to me, I always have trouble with zippers and none of mine have ever looked as good as yours.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful dress. She is going to look absolutely darling. Very nice job.
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