FYI: I am currently wearing a shirtdress (Mccalls 7925) and instead of buttons and buttonholes, I found an old package of pearl snaps that had been intended for a western style shirt about 20 years ago. I made my shirtdress with snaps and I love it (BTW I have the pliers for attaching snaps that belonged to my mother)
I love the look of a straight shirtdress, but my pear shaped hips require an a-line or gathered skirt. You shared so many lovely patterns. I probably have 4 or 5 patterns shirtdress patterns myself. It is such a classic style that I don't think it will ever go out of fashion. It's sad that a lot of people won't make a shirtdress because they have an aversion to buttonholes. I guess if your machine is finicky you might not enjoy the process. I am clearly blessed because I have never owned a machine that didn't make decent buttonholes, which is a really good thing when you love shirts and dresses as much as I do! Your dress is going to be beautiful. I'm sorry it didn't fit. I've had some fitting misses lately myself. I probably should just stick with Burda because they seem to fit me better. I just bought Burda 6520 a few weeks ago, but I think I may have to adjust it to be button front all the way down, because i am not fond of side zippers. I hope your next dress fits you better!
I find I like a fuller skirt too, because that area is hard for me to fit. Buttonholes are easy if you have a good machine, although I have to research how to sew a button on without it falling off. Now I know what shirt dress patterns i have, so if I want to make another one, I can watch this video...:) I am trying to get in shape so hopefully that dress will fit me eventually! Take care.
A great collection of shirtwaist patterns! I've successfully made a few for my adult daughter. See you over in the dark academia challenge 😊
I'm working on dark academia right now! it's so fun. I love a good challenge.
I love Mcalls 8284, the pink and black one. I almost bought that pattern yesterday and now I have to wait for another sale because that one is over.
I've had that pattern for a while, I"m glad I finally made it. i like it a lot, too. Luckily they have sales often.
FYI: I am currently wearing a shirtdress (Mccalls 7925) and instead of buttons and buttonholes, I found an old package of pearl snaps that had been intended for a western style shirt about 20 years ago. I made my shirtdress with snaps and I love it
(BTW I have the pliers for attaching snaps that belonged to my mother)
I had to look up that pattern, it's very pretty. I like the snap idea, too--i bet it gives the dress a bit of a flare. good idea.
I love the look of a straight shirtdress, but my pear shaped hips require an a-line or gathered skirt. You shared so many lovely patterns. I probably have 4 or 5 patterns shirtdress patterns myself. It is such a classic style that I don't think it will ever go out of fashion. It's sad that a lot of people won't make a shirtdress because they have an aversion to buttonholes. I guess if your machine is finicky you might not enjoy the process. I am clearly blessed because I have never owned a machine that didn't make decent buttonholes, which is a really good thing when you love shirts and dresses as much as I do!
Your dress is going to be beautiful. I'm sorry it didn't fit. I've had some fitting misses lately myself. I probably should just stick with Burda because they seem to fit me better. I just bought Burda 6520 a few weeks ago, but I think I may have to adjust it to be button front all the way down, because i am not fond of side zippers. I hope your next dress fits you better!
I find I like a fuller skirt too, because that area is hard for me to fit. Buttonholes are easy if you have a good machine, although I have to research how to sew a button on without it falling off. Now I know what shirt dress patterns i have, so if I want to make another one, I can watch this video...:) I am trying to get in shape so hopefully that dress will fit me eventually! Take care.
I love the last dress. That fabric is beautiful and the pattern is so pretty with the ruffles and flounce. Where did you get the fabric?
I bought it at Fabricmart online, but unfortunately they don't have it anymore. It is really pretty.
@@karenfrances Thank you for responding.