It was 93 degrees at our house today. Summer is still around and I’m still sewing summer clothes. I’ve started thinking of fall but with this weather it’s not easy. Besides, I have a few fabrics that I don’t want to see in my stash next year. They’ve been hanging around long enough and need to get sewn up.
It’s no secret that I love a good border print. I had to have this ITY knit as soon as I saw it online at Fabric Mart. The dress was simple to sew and came together without any issues.
I like the front drape and figured it would be perfect for the darker part of the black/white print. The pattern has a front overlay which I chose to omit. I also left out the back zipper as my fabric has plenty of stretch and goes over my head comfortably. I lengthened the dress by 1.25″. I’m 5’7″ and found the original length a little short to wear for work. The back darts give it some nice shaping.
My only dislike with this pattern is that the armscye is too low. I was so anxious to cut up this print that I never thought of checking before cutting out the pattern. You can see in the picture below that it could easily be raised by 1″.
In conclusion, this is a great little summer dress but beware of the low armscye if you plan on sewing this pattern.
The border print is beautiful and you picked a perfect pattern for that fabric! That is a great dress!
Thank you Karen. I miss sharing my fabric purchases with you at work.
You always do beautiful work! I’ll be getting this pattern because it is a very flattering
look, it gives anyone a waist! Thanks for the info on the armhole!
Thank you Linda. I’m sure yours will look wonderful.
Gorgeous dress, love the fabric and this was a great pattern to use it with.
Thank you Linda.
Great use of a border print, your dress looks so good on you.
Thank you Lori.
Absolutely perfect fabric for this dress! Your work wardrobe must be the envy of all your co-workers!!
Thank you Cissie.
How creative of you, Lucy! This is beautiful 🙂
Thank you Sarah.
Gorgeous fabric and much too good to stay hidden in a cupboard . It must have been a decision as to what pattern to use .
Thank you Janine.