Otherwise, we found the name of the famous medical disease “OH MY GOD this dress is crazy I would never take it away”? No because today I have a new case to show you. 😉

Ah McCall’s M6696: hit pattern in the USA and England … that was totally unknown to me. And when discovering the Heather’s wax version, that BOOM, love at first sight. But really. Usually before buying a pattern, I weigh the pros and cons forever. But there … 15mins after reading the article, my order was passed in Rascol. Love I tell you.

This chambray comes from Bennytex, bought during my trip last November. I immediately saw a shirt dressq for this summer and when I found out this McCall’s pattern, the association was immediate.

This dress has many charming details, but my favorite is the pleated skirt. Watch as the skirt is nice when the wind rushes!

The other highlight of this dress is the ability to sew according to your cup size. Yes ! You have the choice between three sizes: A / B, C and D.

I confess not being very confident at the beginning: when you have the habit of sewing self drafted patterns, test a new brand pattern can be dicey. So I opted for size 12 and C cup, shortened the bodice by 3cms, and reduces the length of the skirt by 7,5cms. (And bloody fingers crossed at the time of fitting. D)

AND WAS MIRACLE! Honestly, the fit is per-fect. The waist is the way I like it: fitted enough to be flattering, but with the ease needed to sit comfortably.

Other change also made: like many other seamstresses, I did not sew the gathers at the back : I cut the top of the back bodice at the same width as the yoke, and managed the extra fabric at the waist with box pleats.

(Sorry for the back traces / Marseille’s heat / real life / not a fashion blogger 😀 )

I loved sewing this pattern. Really. This is not an easy dress: there are many steps, many details, especially a lot of hand sewing. Generally, I try to sew as fast as possible to switch quickly to another project. There, I wanted to take my time, do things slowly, step by step, as the seam was great. Really, I even used French seams ! : D

There you see the dress on the wrong side. It’s surprising, McCall’s probably isn’t in love with topstitching because there are none here. Placket, collar and belt are sewn by hand. (Normally the hem too but I did not understand the explanations, I simply hemmed with my machine.)

(wrong side, always)

The sewing yoke also had to be sewn by hand, as I did not understand the explanation there either, I preferred the burrito method. (. No, I do not talk about Mexican food, whatever, wecould, it’s one of my great passions: D) (no, more seriously, watch this video below, it is very telling.;))

Armholes are supposed to be topstitched, but the result was really not happy. I preferred the hand sewing. (I discovered one thing : by rubbing the thread against a dry soap, no more knot while stitching. It’s magic!)

The dress has a belt with loops …

… And the neck is the way I like it: with a collar and a collar stand. I did not sew the pockets (always afraid to add thickness where it is frankly not necessary for me). And I have, unsurprisingly, sewn pearl buttons.

Tell me you do the same when you wear a collar. : D

Conclusion : I therefore announce formally a new splash in my favorite patterns. ❤ I loved sewing this pattern, I am delighted with the result, right and wrong sides, and I love wearing it: there will inevitably be little sisters … why not this winter in long sleeves?

Wish you a great week Ladies, take care. ❤