McCall's M7116 Pattern Review

[@absurdo217]

Thank you for your review. It was really helpful that you included visuals to show how the dress fits both you and your daughter.

[@MsDianne1951]

Sewing sizes and ready to wear sizing bear non relationship! Always go by measurements on pattern back. Been there and learned the hard way!

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

Same here... But I haven't seen this dress together yet. I'm about the same size as the gal doing this review, but my measurements put me in a size 20 of this dress...😳

[@SirenaSpades]

Exactly.

[@lindastewart8654]

I have made 2. 1 with a printed cotton - the bodice being made up of multiple pieces sewn together, as I had only a small amount of fabric, and I knew that due to the gathers on the bodice it would never be noticed. Also I don't like bias cut or A line, so cut the skirt to gently taper. I was so pleased with it I made another in a knit, no zipper and I love it also. Made both the same way you did with the little cap sleeve. Fit good, but McCalls is often tricky. This is a great pattern to use if you have left over fabric, and don't do the bias cut.

[@barbaralies]

I've thought about making this with a knit; you've convinced me to do so. It is a nice pattern and flattering on the body.

[@lindastewart8654]

@@barbaralies You will get a lot of wear from a Knit - no iron, no zipper!

[@sewbizzylizzy]

Hello. I’ve been a seamstress for 20+ years and almost every big 4 pattern for adults have been 2 sizes smaller than what the people wore in RTW. I’ve had customers from size 2-28. It seems the children’s patterns run closer to RTW. Maybe no one put the sizing thing because it’s a given. Just my thoughts on it. It is a really cute dress. I love you fabric choice.

[@thecursingseamstress5412]

Thank you so much, Lizzy.

[@Whitesnakejen]

Your dress is lovely! Thank you for discussing the sizing! Iḿ getting ready to make this dress this weekend so your comments we timely and helpful.

[@thecursingseamstress5412]

Jennifer, you won't be sorry. It is a lovely pattern. I've made it once again and was able to avoid the zipper and just slip it over my head.

[@dynamicguy202]

Really nice. I just saw this and thought that the design you wore would make a nice sleep dress w/o the zipper. Did you make one out of knit and did it work as you thought?

[@juliehazlehurst721]

Thanks for this review it’s really helpful

[@barbaralies]

You are so very welcome. I just bought this pattern again last week in my size and will be making it soon.

[@katarina4501]

I am grateful for this review. I did a size 16 and it was perfect for me, I am a size 38 in Burda patterns.

[@barbaralies]

Thank you. It's still one of my favorites.

[@StayStitching]

I have that pattern, but haven't made it. Your version is so pretty!

[@margaretsteel8766]

I think what happened is you were looking at the finished garment sizing, which is the ease that is included.. I wear either a 4 or 6 off the rack and sew a size 10 in pants and size 12 in tops.

[@thecursingseamstress5412]

That could be, Margaret. I will need to go back and look. Thank you for watching.

[@pykkalo]

I think you’re right, body measurements for a size 14 sewing pattern would be like a 36” bust.... 40” bust is a size 18 sewing pattern. (Excluding a few independent pattern makers who try to go along with ready-to-wear sizes). I always, always, always check the size measurements first!

[@cor3944]

I had the same problem. I am size 16 but this pattern is way too small. Happily, my first try was to make a nightgown. So it is still okay.

[@thecursingseamstress5412]

I wish all the pattern makers would get together and agree to standardized sizes...thanks for watching!

[@ginger75669]

Hi there - i just picked up this pattern even thought its end of summer it was on clearance so i am going to give it a try. I think that you used the wrong measurements the body measurements for the Size 14 which you indicated you used are Bust 36 /Waist 30/hips 40. So if you do make is again it should work out much better for you if you use the body measurement chart.

[@thecursingseamstress5412]

Yes, I actually bought the pattern again and will cut the next size larger. I really love the pattern.

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

Tip:. Do not cut the pattern, trace it onto butcher paper, or if possible, go to local newspaper and buy a roll of newspaper (end of roll), if possible. I used to work at the Sacramento bee, and was able to buy an end of roll of the newspaper (unprinted) that I use for patterns. This way your original pattern is always intact and you can use all sizes and get more bang for your buck!

[@SirenaSpades]

It seems silly to complain that it didn't fit, when you never bothered to check the measurements that are printed right on the pattern.

[@andrewmaintenancerepairfie9538]

HELP! Why are there DOUBLE cutting lines at the top of piece number 2? I notice it goes to size 16, but then there’s additional dash lines above it. How do I know what that is? And which style it goes to? Pls help! I’m old I don’t get it haha

[@barbaralies]

It's been a long time since I made this dress, but I think the 2nd line would be the fold line for the casing.