Hello, again! Are you shocked by my three posts in as many days? Can I just tell you what a backlog of things I have to share — both food and sewing related. But I digress…
This dress is the first installment in my “resort collection,” or the things I sewed up to go on a cruise at the beginning of February (a total of 5 things).
You have seen me in this pattern before but in the maxi length version.
I made only minor adjustments to this version beyond what I made in the last one — only widened the back armhole to normal instead of racer-style, raised the neckline 1″, and took another 1/2″ out for a swayback adjustment and added it back in over my derriere to keep the hem level. I also trimmed the seam allowances down to 1/4″ to make it easier to serge.
The fabric is an awesome rayon/lycra 4-way knit that I got from Emma One Sock a little while back — called “Poster City.” And this is your lucky day! She still has some in stock!!
I constructed the entire thing on my serger, using a 4-thread overlock for the seams and my coverstitch function for the bands and hem. I used the elastic foot to insert elastic into the neckline for stability. This could also be used for the shoulder seam if sleeves were included.
I don’t guess there’s much else to say about this one other than it won’t be my last!
Susie Homemaker, MD 
Another great dress! I love your fabric choice! Way cool!
I just found your blog, and glad I did. I am finding lots of great ideas for my own sewing.
And, by the way, you look fabulous in that dress!
Thanks so much, kathyes! Glad you found me and I have just submitted a request to follow your blog, too š
I can’t recommend this pattern enough. Let me know if you give it a try!
Killer fabric!!!!!!
Thanks, Kathy! It definitely is fun to wear.
Wow – gorgeous! Wasn’t this pattern in our girls’ weekend giveaway? Looks familiar…..
Thanks, Lynn. I don’t remember this pattern being in the swap but I did wear the first dress I made from the pattern during the sewing weekend. Hope you had fun at the ball!
That fabric is so fun!
Thank you! It is definitely different š
I LOVE this dress!! You really used this fabric well. I’m off to see if there is any left over at Emma One Sock.
Thank you, Annette! I hope you got the fabric — look forward to seeing what you make. š
I ordereded it!
Yay! What are you planning to make?
I may just be shameless and go for your whole look! I am looking for something else, but that dress pattern is completely my style. I may go for a top, because while on EOS, I snagged some teal stretch denim for some jeans. Decisions. Decisions.
I have this in my pattern stash. I can’t wait to make it. I adore your version. I think that pattern just moved up a couple of slot on my to do list.
It is a great pattern. Just be warned, once you start making it, you won’t want to stop! š