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DIY Prom Dress and Gala Gown: M7281

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When I saw McCall’s M781 pattern, it immediately reminded me of Taylor Swift’s Grammy gown. The super short miniskirt combined with the billowing overskirt is young, fresh and glamorous. Granted, I’m not young anymore but with a few modifications this gown will work perfectly for a spring charity event.

You don’t have to be an expert seamstress to make this dress as the design is simple and the directs are straightforward. Though I wouldn’t recommend this dress to a complete novice because of the amount of fabric required (roughly 5 yds for the overskirt).

As we get closer, I post more details around measuring yourself, supplies and small couture additions.

McCall's M7281Pattern

Dress Details:

MISSES’ DRESSES: Dress has close-fitting, lined, boned bodice, side-front seams, extending slightly to the back, straight skirt, long, gathered overskirt, very narrow hems and back zipper.
Designed for lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics.
FABRICS: Satin, Crepes, Taffeta, Faille, Sheer Fabrics: Lace, Tulle, Chiffon, Novelty Fabrics. Lining: Lining Fabrics
*With Nap **Without Nap ***With or Without Nap
NOTIONS: 12″ Zipper, 11/4 yds. Boning with Casing.
Size Combinations: A5(6-8-10-12-14), E5(14-16-18-20-22)

Fabric widths given in inches.
SIZES 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
STRAPLESS BODICE
45″*** 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 yd.
60″*** 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 yd.
FUSIBLE INTERFACING – 18″, 20″
– 11/8 yds.
LINING
45″ 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 yd.
STRAIGHT SKIRT
45″*** 3/4 3/4 3/4 11/4 11/4 11/4 11/4 11/4 11/4 yds.
60″*** 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 yd.
SHORT FLARE SKIRT
45″*** 21/4 21/4 23/8 23/8 23/8 21/2 21/2 21/2 25/8 yds.
60″*** 15/8 15/8 15/8 15/8 15/8 15/8 15/8 15/8 13/4 yds.
LONG OVERSKIRT
45″*** 51/4 51/4 51/4 51/4 51/4 51/4 51/4 51/4 51/4 yds.
60″*** 45/8 45/8 45/8 45/8 45/8 45/8 45/8 45/8 45/8 yds.
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Measurement at bustline
DRESS 32 33 34 351/2 371/2 391/2 411/2 431/2 451/2 ins.
Measurement at hipline
DRESS (Straight Skirt) 36 37 38 391/2 411/2 431/2 451/2 471/2 491/2 ins.
Width, lower edge
DRESS (Straight Skirt) 36 37 38 391/2 411/2 431/2 451/2 471/2 491/2 ins.
Back length from base of neck
DRESS (Straight Skirt) 321/2 323/4 33 331/4 331/2 333/4 34 341/4 341/2 ins.
DRESS (Long Overskirt) 571/2 573/4 58 581/4 581/2 583/4 59 591/4 591/2 ins.

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Holiday Jumpsuit

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Have you ever noticed how stores completely skip over Turkey day? They go from Holloween on October 31 directly to Christmas on November 1. It’s almost like Thanksgiving doesn’t matter anymore!

Well, it matters to me. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to hang out with family, overindulge and finish holiday dress. Though this year, I won’t be making a traditional dress. This year we’re going for something bolder — a lace jumpsuit.

The pattern from Vogue makes my heart melt. It’s the right blend of chic, modern and feminine. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I wasn’t inspired by Emma Stone’s Jumpsuit.

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It’s just so perfect. The beaded bodice and the long ties grazing the floor. Trust me, if I could have located the exact pattern it would be on my body ASAP. But I couldn’t. Not to mention, it would’ve been overkill for any of my holiday events.

So, I ended up going with Vogue’s v9160. The package says it’s Easy and after reading through the instructions, I have to agree with it. It’s pretty straight forward. It’s lined jumpsuit with shoulder pads, a fitted bodice, French seams, straight-legged pants, with side pockets and invisible zipper. The hardest thing is probably getting the lace to line up right.

I haven’t officially purchased the fabric yet, but I’ve saved two shopping carts at MoodFabrics.com and StylishFabrics.com. The fabrics are below. Normally, I never choose the fabrics of the line drawing, but I really like this pattern in black lace. So, what the hay! I decided to roll with it.

If you’ve sewn this pattern before or know a blogger who has done so, can you leave a link in the comments? I’ve googled around a couple of times with no luck.

Happy Sewing! Can’t wait to get started on this one.

Vogue_v9160_Sewing_Pattern

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