Welcoming Spring

This Spring I’m all about the many shades of purple! I’ve been sleeping on this purple stretch corduroy from Melanated Fabrics all winter and finally decided on the perfect match. Sorry they’re all out of this purple but there are a few other colors to choose from. I used McCalls 7997 to create this look and the darts on this one help to give the dress a little more shape for those curves. If darts aren’t your strong points, check out this method I use to cut the dart portions out of the pattern pieces for easy markings.

There’s quite a bit of handsewing for the hem, sleeves, and lining. So if handsewing isn’t your jam, I’d get ready for it with this pattern. I managed to sit and handsewing the entire dress while watching a movie. The buttonholes were also fun (not). Corduroy can be tricky and with this being a stretch corduroy, the fabric wasn’t as firm as I would like for a buttonhole. You can strengthen your buttonholes by adding cording or a stronger interfacing on your front facing.

Overall, this was an average sewing project. There aren’t welt pockets but if you want to get jazzy you could definitely add them.

Tip: I cut out the front facing pattern piece with angle incorrectly. I was definitely not paying close attention. So you want to be sure if you’re sewing this version, to cut the slanted facing piece correctly. The same goes for your lining. Luckily I had enough corduroy to cut out one more facing on the correct side.

I hope you enjoyed my Purple Rain-bow lewk! Until next time,

Peace & Blessings!