Ugh

The DuBarry dress is mostly constructed as in all the pieces are attached to each other. The fit is absolutely horrible. I think the problem is that the bodice length is really important. Since it extends to the hip, it really needs to be the proper length, otherwise, it will be too small around the hip. I should have shortened the bodice about two inches. Also, I might take out a couple of the pleats somewhere inconspicuous and looen it up a bit that way too. Otherwise, the fit is good. The bodice, aside from being too long, fits well in the bust and waist and I shortened the skirt about four inches. The pattern says to use snaps but I'm going to put in a zipper. Forget snaps....pain to sew on, and they don't stay closed.

DuBarry 5579

I'm starting this next. It's a shirtwaist with a drop-ish wast (not really, I guess, but I don't know what to call it) and pleated skirt. The collar is cut in one with the front (which I like because it means no fiddling with a damn collar, ease, or anything else. Sleeves are darted into the armhole. The pleats are topstitched. It will actually look like this picture because I'm using green and white seersucker, but not intentionally. There are only 5 pieces to this dress, which is nice because pleating the skirt will be tiresome enough. It won't be hard....just tedious.

My hope is that the with the dress being fitted through the hip, the fullness at the bottom will balance out the top of me. Cute dress and I think it will be comfy in the summer.