The summer dress

Grr. The one time I make a quick second post is when blogger is down, and my writing is lost. Originally, I was going to say that Tucson had been delivering us some very kind mornings. In keeping with my commitment to sew for at least half an hour everyday, I have been getting up about 5 or 5:30 a.m., and I have been able to enjoy the pleasant mornings before it turns brutal. Last night was very plesant as well, especially after SFR installed a misting system on our back porch. Ahhh. . . Despite the heat, I love the southwest, and I doubt that there is any other place I would rather live.

The dress is coming along . . . I created a muslin by cutting it out of old curtains that I made a long time ago.

Obviously, I had to make a few changes, including a FBA and raising the neckline.

Here is a close-up:

Very summery. This is stash fabric. I've had it for sooo long that I can't remember where or when I bought, which isn't typical for me. It's challis , and I still have about two yards leftover. I briefly thought about making a dress for Em, but I already established a history of unintentionally wearing the same colors as Jbug when we go out so maybe not. I have to admit that I like the mother-daughter matchiness. Ahem.

I lost some momentum, because I ended up having to modify the skirt. The pattern calls for gathering the skirt to the waist. Oh, man. No way. I tried that baby on, and no way. In the end, I created four pleats - two in the back and two in the front. It's seems more flattering, but I think the puffiness of the gathered waistline is still too fresh in my mind. I'll get back to it this week when I try it on again.

F-in gathers. I like them, but I can only wear them in moderation.

Anyway, back to the otterpond. . .