Today’s FO is Macaroon by colettepatterns.com. This is my first attempt at a Colette Patterns garment and I was very happy with it. Based on reviews from patternreview.com, I decided to jump right in and not do a muslin. The largest size was one size too small, so I just added a 1/2in to the side seams. Other than that, NO alterations were needed. That has never happened to me with a modern pattern. I did make a couple design changes by omitting the pockets and adding 1in in length to the hem. It took me all of 4 hours to sew. I typically prefer an A line skirt, so my next one will probably have a different, but there will be more in my future.
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Cute! Great colors. I think that skirt shape is very flattering on you, you should think about using it more!
Great dress! You look fantastic, I agree with Snookie maybe you should think about this skirt shape again.
Love it – looks great on you…
Wow that is fabulous and done so quickly! At least for me that is really quick sewing.
I have not yet tried a Colette pattern but now I think I need to give one a whirl.
looks great – love the skirt shape and the colors. And the lines of the bodice are MADE for you!
Andrea, t his is ADORABLE! Wow! I just dragged all of my Colettes out this morning to pick a new project. I haven’t made a dress yet, just the Sencha and the Beignet skirt, but now I’m dying to make THIS dress. Thanks for the great inspiration!
Don’t you look gorgeous!! I love the red paired with the Lucky Tattoo fabric! Amazing dress!
Looks great, very festive haha! That’s pretty awesome that you didn’t have to do any alterations to make it fit so wonderfully. I agree, it would look even better with a more A line skirt. Next time I make this dress again I’m going to make that change as well.
Oh my goodness you didn’t have to make any pattern alterations. How wonderful is that. Love the color and I agree with the other comments. The skirt is a good look for you.
Oh! Soooo cute! I absolutely love the color combination and it suits you so well. 🙂
Thanks, everyone!
I just cut out my macaron pattern over the weekend! If it looks one tenth as good on me I’m in such luck, because this looks awesome on you! I think the cut and length of the skirt makes the absolute most of your gams! Cuteness abides!
I love the dress.Looks so good on you.. I won this pattern at sew weekly and havent sewed it yet..You just encouraged me to do it.I think,it will be my next project.Have a question..When reading the instructions, I noticed it said to lay the bodice on top of the skirt and sew? am I understanding this correctly..You dont lay it right sides together and sew it together[the normal way???]. thanks for your help..
Absolutely LOVE the dress! It looks great on you…..you should definitely wear these colors more often. If I send you my measurements, can you make me one just like it? (Ha, Ha!)
This pattern did nothing for me, until I saw it on you. This is so becoming on you!!! I think you should reconsider your preference for a-line skirts, because this cut suits you beautifully. I am now going to try this pattern. Btw, I love your new blonde forelock!