A couple weeks ago I decided to jump on the McCalls 6696 bandwagon and I am glad I did! I think I will have to make up a couple more versions of this dress as it will be a nice staple. For this version I used a green gingham that I found at a garage sale. I lined the bodice with some white poly-cotton, also from a garage sale.
Everything about the dress construction was fairly straightforward. I added pockets and cut them on the bias to add a little interest. I cut a size 12 but ended up having to take it in at the side seams several times. I did my usual short torso pattern adjustment but I think on this pattern it was too much so next time I will have to add some of the extra length back on.
Where the back bodice piece connects to the waistband there is quite a bit of gathering that I wish I would have removed, as other's have mentioned doing. It is not terribly bothersome but I do not think the "poof" is overly flattering.
