Right. That Sewing Thing.

In some ways, it's a relief that I haven't been sewing as much lately. 

I know the whole goal was to sew more, and stop hiding on the couch with the knitting, but for a while, I was a little concerned that I was moving through fabric and patterns so quickly. Especially considering 

But, when a quest for a maxi dress led to "Well, I might as well just make it," I realized that before I made that dress, I really needed to finish the dress on the dressform. 

So there you have it. Unless I buy another dressform, I need to just keep sewing to move to the "need" projects.

Pattern: Vogue 8969

Another pattern from the wayback files, as illustrated by its out of print status. I did take advantage of the OOP sale earlier this year, though, and rebought the pattern in my new size.

As the name promises, it was indeed very easy. Probably if I hadn't gotten distracted from sewing -- and if I hadn't been groaning at the idea of basting a zipper -- I could have finished it in less than a week. But it's amazing how much "I don't wanna do a zipper" can do to one's sewing mojo. 

Because I am short, it is not knee length of me. But it does sort of fulfill that quest for a midi dress, so I'll take it. I probably could have altered it more to make it shorter, but meh. I'm cool with the length. 

Only one modification, which I now sort of regret. The pattern called for pockets to be added, but I was hesitant about putting them in after so long of not doing anything complicated. When I tried it on, I immediately realized that yup, should have done the pockets, and it was pretty silly of me to not want pockets in a dress. Lesson learned for the next time.

Fabric: Liberty of London Kenzos Leaf Green/Blue Cotton Poplin

Another Mood find of course! 

When I saw this while looking for poplins, I knew that I had to have it. The print was me, the colors were definitely me, and I loved that I could finally find affordable Liberty fabric on this side of the Atlantic. 

It was a pleasure to sew with, and a reasonable price. Would definitely use the Liberty poplins from Mood again if I need them.

I thought about lining the dress, but decided that the fabric was lightweight and drapey enough that it didn't need the assistance. And indeed, when I tried it on for the first time with the full zipper, it hung precisely like what I was picturing. 

I could see making this again in a different print. It's a nice basic summer dress, and fit exactly like it should through the bust. It's looser in the waist and hips than I need, but it does fit like what the line art shows, so I'm OK with that. 

And now, I have my Liberty dress.