I have no idea what my problem has been with fitting Annas.
I cut a size 6, and measured so carefully so that I would make it bigger than my last size 6 Anna.
I did 3/8" side seams with that in mind, even though I was sad to forego the french seams and clean inner finish.
Result? ARG!!!! My Anna is still big! It's not terribly big, mind you - not as bad as my recent flowered Anna. But it is definitely not very formfitting. So whyever was my first Anna so much smaller? I will never know...
This was my first v-neck Anna. The facings went in ok and I understitched them with a vengeance. By this time around there were no construction surprises and all of my seams matched up when I attached the bodice. I cut 8 inches off the hem when cutting out the dress - no sense wasting fabric - and that was spot-on so I could do a normal 1 inch hem.
Since my dress is striped and is dark I didn't see any sense in hand sewing the slit. I did hand sew the facings down at the zipper and I'm really pleased with the result.
Overall I love my Anna! Next one will have to be a miniskirt Anna! Also, I think that silk is a better choice for the long flowy Anna (or rayon) because mine kept catching around my legs since the cotton sticks. I know that usually I wouldn't wear tights with this but an unexpected cold front came through. Silk would behave better...
I cut a size 6, and measured so carefully so that I would make it bigger than my last size 6 Anna.
I did 3/8" side seams with that in mind, even though I was sad to forego the french seams and clean inner finish.
Result? ARG!!!! My Anna is still big! It's not terribly big, mind you - not as bad as my recent flowered Anna. But it is definitely not very formfitting. So whyever was my first Anna so much smaller? I will never know...
This was my first v-neck Anna. The facings went in ok and I understitched them with a vengeance. By this time around there were no construction surprises and all of my seams matched up when I attached the bodice. I cut 8 inches off the hem when cutting out the dress - no sense wasting fabric - and that was spot-on so I could do a normal 1 inch hem.
Since my dress is striped and is dark I didn't see any sense in hand sewing the slit. I did hand sew the facings down at the zipper and I'm really pleased with the result.
Overall I love my Anna! Next one will have to be a miniskirt Anna! Also, I think that silk is a better choice for the long flowy Anna (or rayon) because mine kept catching around my legs since the cotton sticks. I know that usually I wouldn't wear tights with this but an unexpected cold front came through. Silk would behave better...
ooh i love the long one! and the v-neck is so nice!
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