As you browse through traditional pattern catalogues, you'll come across all kinds of styles and designs similar to instructions that are often provided within the Sure-Fit Designs resource material.
Let's take McCall's 7655 as an example.
(Sorry for this photo being a little on the fuzzy side - when enlarged it looses the nice crisp edges).
How easy this would be to copy the simple draping that is featured on the front of this dress. To design a similar style bodice - whether in a blouse or a dress - you'll find instructions on Fashion Leaflet #10 - Draped Front Bodice found on this page - http://www.surefitdesigns.com/DesignLeaflets.html. This Fashion Leaflet is available in either an easy downloadable format or a hard copy if you prefer.
Our suggested drape is somewhat fuller than shown in the McCall's version. This is simply a matter of spreading the pattern open in smaller increments than suggested in the Fashion Leaflet.
You'll also notice that the SFD version is featuring the high jewel neckline, whereas the commercial pattern version is a slightly more open neckline. You'll find neckline variations on page 19 of the Dress Kit instruction book.
Here's a version I've sewn in a comfy dress sewn from the SFD Shirt Kit in a beautiful polyester jacquard. This draped design feature works well whether you choose your Shirt Kit or Dress Kit.
Have fun designing!
Glenda the Good Stitch
Let's take McCall's 7655 as an example.
How easy this would be to copy the simple draping that is featured on the front of this dress. To design a similar style bodice - whether in a blouse or a dress - you'll find instructions on Fashion Leaflet #10 - Draped Front Bodice found on this page - http://www.surefitdesigns.com/DesignLeaflets.html. This Fashion Leaflet is available in either an easy downloadable format or a hard copy if you prefer.
Our suggested drape is somewhat fuller than shown in the McCall's version. This is simply a matter of spreading the pattern open in smaller increments than suggested in the Fashion Leaflet.
You'll also notice that the SFD version is featuring the high jewel neckline, whereas the commercial pattern version is a slightly more open neckline. You'll find neckline variations on page 19 of the Dress Kit instruction book.
Here's a version I've sewn in a comfy dress sewn from the SFD Shirt Kit in a beautiful polyester jacquard. This draped design feature works well whether you choose your Shirt Kit or Dress Kit.
Glenda the Good Stitch
I just saw this dress pattern for the first time earlier tonight. It is really beautiful in your fabric choice.
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