The time of year that I like best for sewing is the Summer, there is nothing like a Sundress. This Summer we start off with V9357:
My version of V9357
I have to say I enjoyed sewing this dress, however I did make some errors in my FBA. You may or may not be able to tell from the photos, it seems that I added a little too much across my bust and I have a slight gap under my arms:
Take two
To be honest, I didn't realize I had made the error until I took photos for the blog. In either case I will make the needed adjustments under the arms before wearing it again. However, I will more then likely not go through the drama of taking pics again LOL.
One of the options that I liked about this dress is that It did not need a lining or facing, just a simple bias tape solution:
My bias tape arm finish
The other joy I had with sewing this dress was the chance to match my chevrons on both my bodice and pockets:
Bodice up close view
Pocket up close view
Pocket view 2
Of course we can't forgot what gives the dress that extra touch, I would be referring to the buttons of course:
My choice Belle Buttons by Dritz
Being that the bodice neck and sleeves were finished with bias tape, I thought it would also be nice to top off the dress' skirt with bias tape as well:
Buttons and bias hem view
For the inside finish I usually do an over-stitch on each piece before sewing them together as such:
My usual inside edge finish
If I have any suggestions for the pattern, it would be to double check your FBA. I am not sure if I didn't take into consideration the unique geometric sides pieces or not, if I make it again I'll be sure to correct the FBA. Until then I will leave you with one more view and here's hoping you visit again soon:
TADA!
Keeping myself together one stitch at a time..........