This is
Vogue pattern 9109 lengthened to a dress. I've been following this pattern on
Pattern Review for a while wondering about finally using this red fabric I thrifted some time ago. I decided to go for it and I think the result is pretty good for a summer project. My motivation to sew in the summer really waxes and wanes- I love the excuse/idea of sewing a dress for my summer wedding
anniversary but when it gets down to it a lot of times I'd rather be
outside! So as far and a semi-dressy/not overly involved sewing/anniversary dress goes this was a good choice.
Pattern: I did manage to make the pattern a little fussier than it was originally drafted to be by making facings to finish the neck and armscye (thanks to
this review on Pattern Review) I didn't want the dress to have a bias finish look. I also ended up shaving away width from about the bust-line down as I went and did a little shaping in the back with the center back seam line. I used a size 10 in the shoulder/bustline and 12 in hips.
Fabric: Thrifted red polyester fabric with really good drape worked perfectly for this pattern. I have had this in my stash for a while and really wanted to make a dress from it but something with simple lines so this pattern was a great choice to pair with the fabric. The neck ties at the back are repurposed from an old pair of silk pajama pants I've had for a while and have been cutting away at for a while.
Please overlook my ant bitten ankles. Those critter bites are so unforgiving for my sensitive skin!
