A Mother’s Day Dress! McCall’s 8281

Hello friends and Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers!

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Today’s post showcases this lovely dress that I made by using McCall’s 8281!
This dress really surprised me because of how great it turned out and how good it looks on! There are so many features that I love about this dress and how it wears. Some of those features includes the gathers at the waist, the drop waist line, the curve of the waist line, the pockets and the length! I made this dress in collaboration with my beautiful friend, Martika of Martika J. Makes. We both made Youtube videos about our dresses where you can see movement. You can find my video here, and you can find her video here. For my fabric, I used 100% linen that I purchased from Hobby Lobby. This fabric wears really well and it gives the dress structure and great drape as well!
Below the photos, you will find a detailed pattern review! Please let me know what you think! Have a great day!

Pattern Review

Pattern Number: McCall’s 8281
Pattern Description: This is a sewing pattern for an easy-going pullover dress with curved waist seam and gathered skirt with side pockets. These sun dresses feature a V-neck with stitched facings. Two length options are available, mid knee and lower calf. Includes rolled up sleeve, long sleeve with button cuff and sleeveless options.
Views: There are three views
View I Made:  The view that I made: view C
FABRIC Recommendations: Gauze, Linen, Cotton Blends, Stable Knits
Fabric Used:  100% Linen
Purchased From:  Hobby Lobby
Sewing Skill Level: The skill level is noted as easy to sew and it is. 
Notions Needed: Thread – This is a pull over dress so no buttons or zippers!
Pattern Sizing: The pattern sizing start at XS through XXL
Size that I Cut: The size that I cut was a large
Pattern Pieces: Nine patter pieces. Five were for the actual dress and four were for the facing pieces.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? 
Yes, I feel like I achieved the look! My V doesn’t look as deep, that is fine with me.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes
What did you particularly like about the pattern?  I like the style of the dress, the length, the curved dropped waist, the gathers, and pockets.
What did you particularly dislike about the pattern?  The large armhole opening that shows my bra.
Did I learn any new Techniques: No
Did I have a first time experience: No
Alterations or changes: No
Any modification recommendations: Yes, raise the armhole by two inches if you don’t want your bra to show.
Would you recommend it to others? Yes!
Availability: This pattern came out in 2022 and it is still available at your local JoAnns and on the Simplicity website. You can find it here!