Playing with fit, McCall's 6886

Recently I attended a workshop where we talked about fit and I realized I have a lot more work on achieving the perfect fit.  I choose to work with my current favorite, McCall's 6886.  Knits, I feel, are much more difficult to get a great fit on because well, they show everything you've got and then some.  I thought that in working to get that just-right fit, I needed to work with knits.  

In case you've been living under a bridge and haven't seen all the hype about this pattern, here is McCall's 6886.  

There are so many adorable versions of this dress.  The pattern is well drafted, has a variety of reviews, and is such an instant-gratification project.  

Here's what I did.  

I used a book by Designer Joi's book, Creating the Perfect Fit.  This book has you work on your fit by dividing your body into numerous quadrants and then dividing those even smaller.  I've never seen a system like this and I must say I am quite smitten!  

Don't confuse movement lines with flaws in the fit.  And, I should also note, I am much too old to have something fit skin tight.  Not only would that look dreadful but that just isn't me!  In order to deal with my swayback, I added a seam line vertically across the back waist.  This seemed to be the best solution given my fabric choice.  

I will say however that I do need to work on the fit in the bust area or the upper under arm.  I will have to read more and experiment more to figure this out.

Yes, very dumb look on my face!  When the hubby takes photos, he manages to catch the worst looks!

I like the v-neck on this a lot!  It isn't too low but still gives you a different look.  

Here's a close up of the v-neck. 

I used a Stof knit for this dress and I am so in love with the fabric!

What are you working on in your sewing goals this time of the year?  Do you have any inspiration to share?

Sue :)