S8911
I made this dress in July of 2019 - before I had a sewing website and blog. So here is the review from Patternreview.com and some new pictures of me wearing this dress today.
Pattern Description: Misses' Knit Caftans
Pattern Sizing: XXS - XXL; I cut an XXL (View B) but I think a L would have been fine. I had to take it in quite a bit.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes! And I received a ton of compliments today at church while wearing it.
Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were very easy to follow. I almost didn't need them.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked that I could sew this dress in one day (which I did) and there were minimal pattern pieces. I love a pattern with minimal pieces. I didn't like the elastic neck line so I made a neck band.
Fabric Used: Mustard Liverpool Knit fabric from LaFinch Fabrics.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I used the elastic guide to make the neck band. I had to cut off the sides for a tighter fit. The XXL was extremely big.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Definitely YES! I already have fabric in mind and the alterations I will make. I recommend this pattern to anyone that wants a quick sew and cute maxi dress for the summer.
Conclusion: I plan to sew again and this time cut a size L. I will make the armhole a little bigger also because the fit was a little tight. I also want to make Views A, C, & D.
