Another Sheath, 80s Maternity Dresses, and a New Project

This is my third attempt at McCall’s 2401, and I think I am finally done tweaking the fit!  This is an easy pattern to whip up, and it has lots of potential for different looks.  Kind of funny, though, that I keep sewing the same view!  I do envision making some long sleeved versions in double knit for fall/winter. 

This dress is made from a really nice Robert Kaufman pique (circa 1992) that I recently found packed away in the garage.  I have a lot of this fabric, and I like the print, so I thought it was perfect for another go-round with this pattern.  

I assume the fabric is 100% cotton, but it washed/dried like a dream with no wrinkles.  I added 7/8” to the bodice length and several inches to the skirt length, lined it with batiste, and used an invisible zipper.   Oh, and something else:  I used a blind-hem foot for the first time, and it worked like a charm!  Soooo much faster than hemming by hand.  This will probably be worn with a cardigan and thin belt in fuchsia.

You know what else was in the packing box with this fabric?  These maternity patterns from the 80s! I'd forgotten that there was a line of Dynasty patterns.  The Vogue pattern was clearly inspired by Princess Diana.  I made both of these way back when, but I didn't add the shoulder pads!

  

Next up?  I'm working on McCall's 5974.  I've made this once before in a 14; this time, I'm trying out a 12.  For this iteration, because I'm not exactly sure how well this size will work for me, I'm using a recent Fabric.com purchase that I picked up on sale for $2.39 a yard.  If I don't like the fit (or the fabric), it won't be the end of the world.

Shoe love:   These Cole Haan shoes are the latest additions to my closet.  They're incredibly comfortable, and since they were on sale, I bought them in 3 shades: black, red, and cove (sand) patent.  

 Happy sewing! ~ Peggy