Hello All,
Anyone that knows me, knows that I am adamant about not sewing for other people. If you want a handbag, I am your girl! There is the rare occasion that I make something for my mom or my sister but it has to be something that I have sewn before. My sister called asking about patterns for an empire waist because she was in the mood to pull out her sewing machine, and I found 2 options. One is Simplicity 1375 and the other is McCall’s 5893. I had previously made the McCall’s 5893 for myself, so I knew it was straightforward. This gave me a reason to go to Fine Fabrics (like I needed another reason!) I found some fabric options and I sent Tina a picture and she chose the fabric next to it LOL! My plan was to trim the pattern and cut the fabric so that she could make the dress, but I was in the mood to sew and I went for it! Check out the pattern review below:
Pattern Description: M5893 Misses / Women Empire-Waist Dresses
Fabric used: ITY Knit
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done? Yes
What size did you cut? 16
Level of difficulty: Easy
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like the empire waist but not adding the elastic. That is something I have to work on.
Pattern alterations or design changes: None
Would you sew it again? Yes
Would you recommend it for others? Yes
Lovely dress and you look great in it.
Thank you! That’s actually my sister in the dress.