McCalls 6161 Black Sparkle Dress

I finally figured out why I learned to sew 8-years ago, but only really have about 2 years of sewing experience. Its these dry spells that I go through. During the summer months, I abandon my sewing room to explore the great outdoors. I enjoy being outside and active. In my part of  the world, the nice warm weather lasts about 7-8 months; so that isn't so good for advancing my sewing skills. I have resolved to try to find a way to fit sewing into my summer schedule next year because having to restart every year is tough.

So for my first waltz back into the world of sewing, I decided to make something easy and quick. A dress that I could potentially wear to a Christmas festivity. McCalls 6161 fit the bill.



McCalls 6161

I got  the fabric at Joanns. During my sewing hiatus, I have only purchased 6 yards of fabric! Two of them were used on this dress. When I saw the fabric, I immediately thought of a dress or top to wear for Christmas activities. This pattern was perfect for this fabric.

If you make the additional scarf that goes with the dress, you can wear the dress in two ways. Here is the dress with the scarf.


Here is the dress without the scarf.

Pattern Description:
Loose fitting, tapered, above mid-knee dresses A, B, C, D have neckline and kimono sleeve variations

Fabric Used:
Poly Thin Sweater Knit

Cost to Make:
$11

Time to Make:
2 hours

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern?
Yes!

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Very easy and very quick to make

What did you particularly like about this pattern?
I liked the kimono sleeves; the loose fit at the top and tapered skirt. I also like that I can change the look by adding a cowl neck.

What did you dislike about the pattern?
Nothing

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made?
None

Would you recommend it to others?
Yes I would.

Conclusion:

You can make this dress very quickly and the style of it lends itself to several occasions depending on the type of fabric you use.