I have been meaning to write this post for two months now and have finally gotten around to it. I purchased this BEAUTIFUL cotton double gauze fabric last year sometime and had been looking for the perfect dress to make with it.
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| Nani Iro Cotton Double Gauze - Waltz Etude |
The fabric is stunning, and I was a little unsure what exactly I wanted to make with it. The print is very bold with large scale blooms, so I wasn't sure if a dress was quite the right thing. But, I really wanted a summer dress, so I decided on this easy pattern:
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| Vogue 8897, View A |
This is a "Very Easy Vogue" pattern, and it is easy. I did have to make a few fitting adjustments as I was doing the construction because it is so loose fitting. I took the bust and waist in quite a bit, it was still very comfortable to wear. I am always afraid that the waist will be too snug with the post-babies belly :) The neckline is very low, so I always wear it with a camisole underneath.
Here is how it turned out:
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| It was super windy, but this was the best front picture |
I think that it makes a really striking casual dress. And, I almost forgot to mention that it has pockets (!!) which is almost a necessity for me these days.
