You might remember that upon my return from Sewjourn I just wasn’t feeling the love for McCalls 8238. For some reason, when I put it on, it just wasn’t me. I knew that part of it was how high the neckline was, but that wasn’t all. The darts were a little high, and the bias cut flowed over and highlighted my curves, including the extra curves around my middle. I deliberated about how I could alter it, but still couldn’t get enthused. Then a vision flashed before my eyes – a vision of my friend Rachael, and how much this dress would probably suit her exactly as it was.
She popped over to try it on, and I was right – it was absolutely her. I forced her into allowing me to take her photo in it for blog display as payment. I didn’t even give her time to put her shoes on, being worried that she might back out!
Rachael is way, way taller than me, and has a waist – and this dress looks SO much better on her! Hooray! The print really suits her colouring and her general style. I’m so pleased – as is she.
So it’s on to making a Lily dress for me instead.
She doesn’t look particularly upset — to be missing her shoes, and all that …
I think she looks pretty happy with her new dress!
Small price to pay for a dress that fits perfectly!
It does look as if the dress were made specifically for her. It looks lovely! Well done.
This does look good on her. Hurrah for you for realizing the dress wouldn’t suit you and finding someone else to wear it instead of it sitting in your closet.