My end of summer project was
McCall's 5845, a fairly basic sheath dress with a low back that will be great for work. I've had this dot fabric since I started sewing but was never sure what to make with it. This dot top/black skirt combination reminds me of (and was probably unknowingly inspired by) Assorted Notions' version of the
coffee date dress.
The only thing I changed from the pattern was to raise the back about 3 inches so that it will cover my bra. Unfortunately I didn't think to check this before cutting out the back but luckily I had plenty of leftover fabric and was able to cut new pieces. I fully lined the dress (it looks a little hybrid because I used an old dress lining for the skirt portion and made the top new). I attached the invisible zipper by hand--it did take forever but I love the result!
This is my first time doing slant pockets and I really like them. I didn't have a pattern but had checked out a few dresses with pockets like this at Ann Taylor and figured they would be easy enough to make...and they were! This will probably be my new go-to pocket as I'm finding that side seam pockets on fitted skirts tend to splay open too much.
My next project for the fall is a jacket inspired by this one from
Gap. This will be my first attempt at sleeves and buttonholes so it will be quite a project.
This will probably be my last post for a while as I'm starting a part-time master's program next week while continuing my full time job. Between school and work I won't have much spare time to spend on sewing, but any projects I do manage to complete I'll post here!
