Pattern Description: Fitted, pleated dresses A, B, above mid-knee or evening length, have lined bodice and midriff, flared skirt and back zipper.
Pattern Sizing: 8-14
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy. I think I only glanced at them when I started.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved all the pleats!
Fabric Used: Cotton
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I made it a little longer than the short version. I think I added two inches.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I doubt if I will sew this again, but if you like this style I do recommend it.
Conclusion: Great patter. Another simple summer dress.
Pattern Sizing: 8-14
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy. I think I only glanced at them when I started.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved all the pleats!
Fabric Used: Cotton
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I made it a little longer than the short version. I think I added two inches.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I doubt if I will sew this again, but if you like this style I do recommend it.
Conclusion: Great patter. Another simple summer dress.
Here are some additional pictures:
Ugh, I need a new dressform lol. Don't laugh at her. She has some issues lol
I love the pleats!
Funny thing about that zipper. I ALWAYS keep zippers here. ALWAYS, and uhhh well I didn't have a white one long enough so I used a black one. Great thing about invisible zippers....you can't see anything except the tab...IF you put it in right lol. Mine was in the right way lol
I kept my accessories simple since my necklace was bold.
Having fun with the director of photography Jaelyn lol
Y'all have a good one!
This is a terrific dress. I like the style detail of the black zipper tab.
Posted by: Andrea | July 15, 2011 at 12:37 AM
What a cute dress on you!!! The contrast of the black zipper tab is perfect!! I've had that happen to me before too but it didn't turn out as nice as yours!! LOL! Really, cute fabric too!
Posted by: Myra | July 15, 2011 at 04:59 AM
Beautiful dress, the fabric is so pretty. You are so right about invisible zippers. I did read you can paint the tab with fingernail polish if you want it to match.
Posted by: Lori | July 15, 2011 at 05:58 AM
You look so pretty. That dress is pure perfection!
Posted by: manecoarse | July 15, 2011 at 06:30 AM
The perfect summer dress. You look so pretty and it fits great.
Posted by: Beth Conkwright | July 15, 2011 at 07:22 AM
Wow it beautiful on you! That fabric love it.Great job.
Posted by: Jada | July 15, 2011 at 07:25 AM
Love it. How many dresses have I put in my wish list from your reviews? LOL
Posted by: Lisa | July 15, 2011 at 07:35 AM
I absolutely adore the fabric! So cute!
Posted by: sayitlikethis | July 15, 2011 at 07:36 AM
Love it!
Posted by: Shawnta | July 15, 2011 at 09:08 AM
What a great dress. Your satisfaction with it really shows in your photos. How terrific to sew a garment that you are so happy with. This looks like a keeper of a pattern. Way to go!
Posted by: Pam | July 15, 2011 at 09:22 AM
That dress is sooooo pretty!!! It looks great on you and the fabric is just wonderful. I love the way you accessorized it.
Posted by: Rachel | July 15, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Cute dress, like the fabric:)
Posted by: Victoria Baylor | July 15, 2011 at 10:22 AM
gorgeous!! love it!!
Posted by: Cheryl Stephens | July 15, 2011 at 10:47 AM
I really like the texture of the fabric. Kudos to your director of photography! :)
Posted by: TJ | July 15, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Beautiful dress! You look gorgeous!
Posted by: Omega | July 15, 2011 at 12:44 PM
I've said it before on something previously posted, but I think you look so glamorous in white.
Posted by: Kimberly | July 15, 2011 at 01:04 PM
I like the dress. It fits so well on you. Good choice of accessories. I have never bought a dress form because 1. They're too expensive 2. They are not made for full figured people who are not proportionate in every area. 3. I haven't sewn garments in over 15 years.
Posted by: Syl | July 15, 2011 at 02:14 PM
Love, love, love, just beautiful!!
Posted by: Cynthia | July 15, 2011 at 02:46 PM
Cute dress!
Posted by: Jackie | July 15, 2011 at 03:13 PM
This is so beautiful. And it's white! Cute!
Posted by: Scheryka | July 15, 2011 at 06:26 PM
Pretty! I wish my sewing mojo was around. I have no desire to even cut a pattern right now.
Posted by: Monique | July 15, 2011 at 07:50 PM
Beautiful dress. I loooove white dresses. I have a skirt I bought in a very similar fabric and love it.
Posted by: Jenny | July 15, 2011 at 08:19 PM
CUte, PURE and INnocent!
Posted by: Netta Boo | July 15, 2011 at 11:21 PM
This dress looks so good on you!!! I love the fabric and accessories.
Posted by: Belinda | July 16, 2011 at 09:31 AM
Great summer dress!
Posted by: Kristi | July 16, 2011 at 10:53 AM
so pretty! I love your comment about the invisible zipper, specifically. That's my philosophy, too. If it is truly invisible, and installed correctly, what difference does it make what color it is? (Unless you mind the pull)
Posted by: Mimi | July 16, 2011 at 01:36 PM
I love it!! I am seriously thinking about getting a sewing machine and learning how to sew.
Posted by: Kim | July 17, 2011 at 12:12 AM
Like Kimberly said above, you look gorgeous in white. That is one of the prettiest one I have seen in awhile. You do such good work.
Posted by: Katie Parrish | July 17, 2011 at 02:35 AM
LOVE this dress!
Remember the old trick, you can paint the zipper tab with nail polish.
Again, lovely dress.
Posted by: Heather | July 18, 2011 at 05:29 AM
just wanted to come to your site and see what you were up to...love the fashions. How are you and your family?
Posted by: Tiffany | July 18, 2011 at 11:20 AM
The dress turned out great Adrienne! Honey, I bought fell out when you said your dressform had issues. Girl, I need to email you a pic of mines. It was in a horrible "accident" with my son and has been struggling every since.
Posted by: Shay Winbush | July 18, 2011 at 05:30 PM
Cute dress. I always say I'm going to wear more dresses after I visit your site but never do. Whomp whomp.
Posted by: Nerd Girl | July 19, 2011 at 10:21 AM
the dress looks really comfortable and breezy ;-)
Posted by: Bunny | July 19, 2011 at 08:15 PM
Cool and beautiful dress, the fabric is so pretty. You are right about invisible zippers. This is very great to describe about dresses and personal life.
Posted by: catering los angeles | July 20, 2011 at 01:35 AM
Beautiful dress. Love the soft folds, they're perfect.
I may have said this before but it bears repeating again... when I grow up, I want to sew like you-lol.
Take care
Posted by: Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY | July 20, 2011 at 05:52 PM
NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS POST
Finally saw "Due Date". Too funny. Nobody can be that stupid. Wait a minute, Yes, they can.
Glad to see Robert Downy Jr. is staying sober
Jamie Foxx (fanning myself)If only he'd taken off his shirt.
Posted by: Syl | July 20, 2011 at 07:29 PM
Just saying hello...found your blog a few days ago and you have inspired me to start sewing again after many years of not even touching a machine. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: NewRibena | July 21, 2011 at 08:44 AM
White dresses in the summer look so amazing. This is a beautiful example!
Posted by: Shannon | July 21, 2011 at 08:28 PM
You look gorgeous....Love everything
Posted by: aminat | July 21, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Beautiful dress! If you have white nail polish you can paint the zipper pull white to match! Sue
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Posted by: Sue Anfang | July 23, 2011 at 10:25 AM
I love the fabric choice.
Did you get it recently from Joann's?
You did a great job on the dress.
If you are worried about the zipper tag, why not paint it.
I think the hobby paint is better than fingernail polish.
More permanent.
Posted by: Angie | July 23, 2011 at 06:12 PM
That's a gorgeous LWD! Love that necklace! Gold and white is a great combo IMO, thumbs up for the styling too!
Posted by: Tany | July 23, 2011 at 06:36 PM
Great looking dress. It's a perfect fit.
Posted by: Cennetta | July 30, 2011 at 09:45 AM
What an excellent outfit. Your fulfillment with it really reveals in your images. How wonderful to sew a outfit that you are so satisfied with. This looks like a owner of a design. Way to go!
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