Black Floral Dress

Dress number 3 has been completed! The rest of my pre-July projects will probably come from the  "One Piece Dress" book. Another light cotton. I'm still working on commissions which are coming along swimmingly. However, today is a no sewing day, so that I can catch up on readings and other responsibilities. The dress is very casual and turned out well, but I did not expect it to look so loose under the bust. It makes an excellent summer wear. It even has pockets.

It needs almost three yards of fabric, The second skirt piece has been folded under so I can cut two at once.

 

The facing really helped the flaps stay stiff so that they don't flop while wearing it.

I'm very in love with this floral.

Handstitched the hem; it felt like an eternity.

I'm a bit nervous about this seam. It is made on the very edge of the already hemmed edged of the entire top, so there was a great deal of backstitching.
















3/5 done
Happy Sewing!