PROJECT DETAILS

Status	Finished
Started	Dress #1: 5/31/2022; Dress #2: 6/18/2022
Finished	Dress #1: 6/4/2022; Dress #2: 6/26/2022
Pattern Name	New Look 6669, View A
Designer / Company	New Look
Size	10, To fit: 32" upper bust, 35" full bust, 26 3/4" waist, 30 3/4" High Hip
Fabric	90% Polyester / 10% Spandex
Notions	All Purpose Thread, 1 1/4 yds. of 3/4" wode elastic, 5/8 Tricot lining, 7/8 yds of fusible interfacing
Machines	Sewing, Serger

Notes

I really ended up loving this dress. It had so many hidden, amazing features (not fully detailed on the pattern company website but luckily detailed by Youtuber, Vivmom Sews). The main feature is the internal bra.

I wear a 30 E-F bra, and once I adjusted the elastic band length to match my bra band length, everything about this dress came together.

I didn’t think I’d like the tie straps, but I love them. They are easy to adjust and are perfect for a hot summer day.

Modifications (from version #1)

Interface tricot lining before cutting (may try two different interfacing types)
- Pellon 180 // Knit-N-Stable
  - A versatile sheer and fusible knit stabilizer; offers lightweight lining support that stretches with movement; great for stretchy seams and stabilizing collars, necklines, and hems; ideal for fabrics like silk, chamois, lame, satin, and spandex; and will not change the drape or hand of fabric once fused
- Pellon Ek 130 Easy-Knit
  - Adds shape to collars, necklines, front facings and cuffs while maintaining drapability
will trim 2-4mm from neckline and armhole facings (per this tutorial)
add length back to pattern pieces for side, back, and front pieces
correct full butt issue with hem pulling up in back
shorten bra front and back by amount of length shortened on pattern pieces
make adjustments to elastic band length

Resources

Cutting and sewing dress facings // Pattern.Scissors.Cloth // Website
Install an All-in-One Facing // Threads Sewing // Youtube

Final Thoughts

This dress pattern is a keeper and a possible TNT. The princess seams, the ties at the shoulder, and the internal bra make this dress extremely wearable and flattering. Love it!