A Non-Dud Sewing Project!

I've finally been able to complete a clothing project from start to finish in less than 2 weeks which is actually wearable and desirable! Hah! Well, this one had some kinks, but nothing that left me pushing it into a Wal-Mart bag and letting it hang in the closet for 2 years *glancing at bag in closet*. Thanks Miss, for your live webcam assistance on this project.

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This comfy side-zipped dress is a dreamsicle orange linen (lined with the backing of my old window curtains). I love the color, and how the shape of the neckline also forms the cap sleeves. I actually deviated from the pattern instructions with the waistline in that I decided to pleat rather than bunch. Not a fan of frouncing! So I pleated in front and back and it turned out looking very smart indeed.

I also enjoy that the neckline isn't low and ridiculous like too many undesirable things I see in stores these days. I'm sure to be using this pattern again in the future for something potentially formal, or just another fun dress like this one.