McCall's 8175

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McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
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McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
This dress is McCall's 8175, #VanessaMcCalls. I cut view A/B. 
McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
My fabric is ZS1311P Print Scuba in Navy/Merlot from Zelouf Fabrics. I love the colors of this fabric and I love the drape.
McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
The first alteration I knew I had to make was a full bust adjustment. I don't like when a bodice like this has no shaping, so I added darts.
McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
This is what my FBA looks like.
McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
I'd typically have to do a sway back adjustment. But since the back is open, There were other ways to refine the fit. I had to take the skirt in at the sides to make sure it sat at the natural waist. And I the bodice didn't fit as close to the body as I liked, so I added elastic to the edge.
McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
This was an afterthought alteration. It's not the neatest... but it was so necessary for a good fit on me. And the bodice is fully-lined.
McCall's 8175 - Erica Bunker DIY Style x Zelouf Fabrics
I love this dress so much. The vibrant colors make me feel so happy and I know I'll enjoy wearing it.

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8 comments

  1. Cici sewing3:42 PM

    You did a wonderful job. Did you do a muslin first to see where you needed to add the darts?

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    1. Erica Bunker4:09 PM

      I just measure on the pattern pieces. Thanks!

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  2. Michelle9:07 AM

    Scuba prints are so fun and vibrant but I've held back from using them for regular garments. This dress is fantastic <3 I'm holding back no more!

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    1. Erica Bunker9:16 AM

      I treat it the same as I would a ponte. Thanks Michelle!

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  3. Soul Alchemy10:30 AM

    Did you do a tutorial of want kind on this?

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  4. Fabric Fairy1:09 AM

    I'm back again. Girl I love it here.

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  5. Jessica10:45 AM

    That looks amazing! Thanks for the elastic tip. I'm hoping to refashion a linen dress into this and I think I will just go ahead and add elastic to the bodice and skirt, to mitigate the risk of it relaxing. (That seems like a more comfortable and easier to fit option than extra interfacing or stay tape.)

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  6. Unknown12:35 PM

    Hi Ms. Erica! I know it has been a couple of years since you posted this, but wondering if you can share at what point you added the skirt lining in the construction of this piece? The instructions are missing, and I am wondering if I should add lining after sewing on the invisible zipper or is there a better stage in the process to add.

    Thank you!
    Candice C.

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