I 'slipped' a pattern from a favorite sundress, and finally got around to= sewing it today. Couldn't, of course, find a similar soft rayon blend fabr= ic,so I bought some pretty pink/grey print,a quality quilter's cotton with = a soft hand. Boy, has the price of cotton gone up.(gag,choke). For the mock-up, I used a black-and-white cotton print, which I got at a= yard sale for 50 cents. It was in 3 odd pieces, but I managed layout and g= ot a fairly good pattern match across the skirt gores.6 panel, full-length.= Darted bodice,ending just below the bust,low round neck,sleeveless, w/boun= d armholes. No zip, no buttons--you pull it over the head. Got the fit pretty good, minor boo-boo with length of back center panel, w= hich I cut 2" too short.Still can't figure out how I did that. But I cured = it by cutting a strip 2&5/8 long,making sure the print pattern matched well= , and sewing it across the top of the CB panel. You can't tell where the bo= o-boo is. And it might be a fun color-block detail to use on another dress. The fabric is crisper than the original rayon dress, so the fit is a bit = different--not as flowing and drapey--but I think it will soften some with = washings. Overall, I am pleased with it, and can't wait to tackle the pink = cotton. I should have made these a month ago. It's been too hot to wear jeans or = long pants, and shorts are a no-no for me. I just don't go there anymore. A= nyway, I bought 3 jackets--lightweight,airy, 3/4 sleeve,--they look knitted=
--in white, oatmeal, and black, to wear with sleeveless things.I'd rather h= ave sewn them, but try finding knitted fabric mid-summer. Busted the clothi= ng budget for the year, so I'd better get busy and sew the other things I n= eed. Cea