Tonia - Highly Recommended
I love this pattern! This is (as the pattern line suggests)very easy. It is very simple to construct, and looks great when finished. This pattern has a very flattering shape. I did modify this pattern to put the zipper in the side, rather than in the back, and that was for the purpose of wanting to be able to put it on without help. I did have to modify the back, as this pattern was designed for the zipper to stop at mid-back, and to have a key hole opening with a button at the top. But, besides this pattern being easy, it was very quick to construct. I will be making a few more of these, in several different fabrics. This one was made with fabric that was 108″ wide, and 100% cotton, the bodice being lined with white poly cotton broadcloth.
I am sewing this dress right now.:-) I hope mine turns out as nice as yours! I too will modify the back so the zipper actually zips the length of the back into the skirt without use of the button. I will keep the dress zipping in the back. I’m choosing not to line the dress as my material is thick enough and besides my summers are very hot (110) so lining would make it hotter. I’m. Excited to see how mine turns out! You did a wonderful job on yours and the material is lovely! Wish me luck.:-)
Hi Lynette,
Thank you so much for commenting! We love to hear from our readers. I would love to know how your dress comes out, please update me when you are finished.
This pattern is giving me some trouble in step 5, but everything else seems really straightforward. (I’m pretty new to sewing so that’s probably where my issues are coming from). Hope I can get mine to turn out well!