New Look 6587 - Done!

When you last saw the dress, it still needed a lot of work! Over the past few days, I was able to make and set in the sleeves, put on the facings, add the collar and finish the buttonholes and buttons.  Here it is on the dress form - yes it has all of the buttons, I just didn't want to button them all and then have to unbutton them all for her to try it on!

Here she is wearing it:

I did note a few things about this pattern.  One is that the collar seems a little large, or wide, especially in the smaller sizes.  This may not be so obvious if you're making a larger size.  I did not cut this one down, but I certainly could have.  My daughter didn't seem to notice, but it is bigger that I'd like for this style, so if I make it again, the collar will be smaller.  Two is that the neckline is very low.  I did not alter this neckline, as the fabric was light and thin and I knew she'd have to wear a slip and camisole anyway.  If this were thicker fabric, I certainly could raise the neckline and probably add another button or two at the top.
 
She's extremely happy with it and it is exactly what she wanted, so that works for me!  The pattern has a couple of variations and a lot more sizes, so that will be good for the future, too.

Parting Shot:  Packing.  I'll be leaving tomorrow to go the AQS show in Paducah, KY and will be returning on Saturday. I won't be posting during that time, but I hope to remember to get at least a couple of pictures this time.  Usually shows are pretty busy, but I will try.  I am packing the camera as soon as I'm done with this post!