Roomy summer dress

A review of McCalls Dresses M7742

Reviewed by Whey Aye Sew on 3rd November, 2022

My top 3 thoughts about this pattern are: it’s great, it’s roomy, it’s short. I’m 5′ 2″ and usually around a UK size 12. I made the medium, view A and added 3 inches to the length.

I could easily have sized down to a small but I wanted an oversized look and that’s what I’ve got. It’s the sort of dress I think I’m going to need in a hot summer.

I also love that it has pockets and that you could probably use this pattern to make a lovely autumn dress in a medium weight fabric with statement sleeves.

I already have a second version lined up.