Tag: M6886

• Pattern Review’s Sewing Bee Round 2

  

  So I entered this years Pattern Review Sewing Bee! You wouldn’t know that unless you follow me on Instagram (so if you missed it follow here), but that’s my fault as I entered Week 1 at the very last minute. And by last minute I mean I cut and sewed my entry the night before […]

  September 21, 2017

  Contests, Dresses, Sewing

  contest, knit, LBD, M6886, M7542, McCall Pattern Company, McCalls, pattern review, scuba, Sewing Bee, Sleeve Challenge, trumpet sleeves, week 2

• Stretch Dashiki Dress: McCalls 6886

  

  Many sewists list McCalls 6886 as a tried-n-true pattern. I am one of them, my lastest version is in this great stretch dashiki.

  August 1, 2017

  Dresses, Sewing

  African fashion, African print, bodycon, dashiki, M6886, McCalls, mccalls 6886, stretch dashiki, TNT, tried and true

• A Tried and True Review: McCalls 6886

  

  Anyone who has been sewing clothing for anytime has likely sewn or heard of the TNT (tried-and-true) McCalls 6886. So why is M6886 a TNT pattern?  Well it’s so simple! Can be made with as little as two pattern pieces (View D & F) Can be sewn is 1-2 hours Can be easily graded for those […]

  June 13, 2017

  Dresses, Sewing

  alter, bodycon, dress, hacks, M6886, McCall Pattern Company, McCalls, mccalls 6886, mod, modification, TNT, tried and true

• Striped Hoodie Dress – A Frankenpattern

  

  When I saw this striped hoodie on either Facebook or Instagram I knew I had to make it. 1) It looked comfy B) it was striped and III) it was black and white. (lol) All of my favorites in one and a definite no-brainer! Sadly I am on a fabric fast (seriously I must make a dent […]

  February 24, 2016

  Athleisure, Dresses, Sewing

  Athleisure, casual, frankenpattern, hooded dress, hoodie, M6886, M7061, McCalls, ponte, stripes, sweatshirt, sweatshirt dress

• Never gets old – McCalls 6886

  

  What is there to say that hasn’t already be said about McCalls 6886? If you are a knit fan you have undoubtedly used the pattern for a simple sheath pullover dress. If you haven’t, you need to! I’m pretty sure McCalls will never stop producing this pattern. I HAS to be on the top 10 best […]

  February 18, 2016

  Dresses, Sewing

  again, black and white, favorite, M6886, McCalls, scuba knit, TNT, tried and true

• Striped Fitted Peplum Dress – McCalls 6886 modified

  

  I wanted to bring you a quick piece as I know I haven’t posted in a while. I stumbled upon this look yesterday while looking for some sewing inspiration online. I needed something that I could sew up in an evening to have a post for today. As soon as I saw a Beaute J’adore’s Nautical […]

  August 11, 2015

  Dresses, Sewing

  B&W, beaute j’adore, black and white, bodycon, dress, fitted dress, M6886, peplum, peplum dress, ponte, striped, stripes

• My Version of the Infamous Go-To Dress – McCalls 6886

  

  There really isn’t much to say about this pattern that hasn’t been said. It is a favorite on Pattern Review, you’ll find it as an honorable mention on their “Best Pattern  of 2014” list. It is also a popular pattern in some of the Facebook sewing groups that I am in. I think the popularity is […]

  May 21, 2015

  Dresses, Sewing

  B&W, black & white, black and white, blue, bodycon, chevron, dress, easy, knit, M6886, McCalls, metallic, midi, quick, simple, two pattern pieces