If you haven't figured it out yet, I'm WAY over winter. WAY OVER IT. Good thing the first day of spring is TEN days away lol. WOOHOO. I know we are going to have another cold snap though lol.
I'm shopping for fabric so much lately I can't really remember when I got this, but I HAD to have it!
Doesn't this fabric just scream spring!? The wind will never let me be great when I take photos lol.
I am going to have to start taking detailed pictures on my dress form because you really can't see the details in this dress. I absolutely LOVE the pleats.
I kept my accessories fairly simple. A purple stud purse that I can't recall where I purchased, my shoes are Charles by Charles David and what I love most about these is they are soooo super comfy. I ended up doing a LOT of walking yesterday after church that I wasn't prepared for. I wasn't driving my truck (and I keep a pair of flats in there) and I ended up all over a hospital (more on that later) but these gave me NO grief. I now want them in every single color they have available. No. Really.
My necklace is one from Adrienne's Essentials accessories. I'm slowly falling in love with purple.
Keep your eyes open. Adrienne's Essentials is about to go through some great changes. I'm super excited about it!
Those are enough pretty pictures lol. If you sew, here is a review:
Pattern Sizing: 8-18 I made the size 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? These directions were really, really easy to follow.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved this style dress.
Fabric Used: Cotton Sateen
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I made the cap sleeve longer. I did not add the pockets.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I highly recommend this pattern. I might make another view.
Conclusion: Great pattern, very well drafted and a great addition to any wardrobe.
Toodles
Very pretty dress .
Posted by: sheila | March 10, 2014 at 07:01 AM
I love this style of dress and yours is beautiful! Can you answer a quick question? Is it possible for your bodice and the skirt portion of this pattern be 2 different sizes? I am a beginner sewist, any advice?
Posted by: Jackie | March 10, 2014 at 07:34 AM
this is so beautiful! definitely very spring like :)
Posted by: wendy | March 10, 2014 at 08:27 AM
Beautiful spring dress - and I agree, that fabric is a need to have!
Posted by: Carrie | March 10, 2014 at 09:53 AM
Normally, I'm not into floral prints so much, but this one is absolutely beautiful and it's nudging mother nature, saying: "Hello Spring!"
Posted by: FinesseV | March 10, 2014 at 11:56 AM
Such a pretty dress!
Posted by: Levone | March 10, 2014 at 06:05 PM
Beautiful dress!
Posted by: angie norman | March 10, 2014 at 09:58 PM
OMG this is adorable on you!!!
Posted by: Deb | March 13, 2014 at 11:07 AM