Speaking back a few steps, I did want to note that I sewed the bust darts separately before I attached the lining to the front bodice, at the edges. I’m really happy with this pattern pairing for the fabric. Minimizing the number of darts is so nice, to not interrupt the lovely embroidery features. I am wearing a belt with the dress in the photos. I like how a simple belt can bring in the shaping a bit at the waist.

In the end, I’m really happy with the dress. The fabric wasn’t too difficult to work with and I love the uniquness of the fabric.

I think this fabric would also be very fun to wear as a skirt.

I wanted to share about another choice that I made in the sewing process that I would do differently next time. I chose to not trim the inside seams. First I finished the edges of the fabric before sewing the seams (by serging). In the back bodice, after sewing the seams I left the seam allowance and sewed two parallel lines along the seams, to help keep the seam flat. I may go back and serge the seam allowances shorter at the side seams, to take out some bulk.

I really like this dress and I look forward to wearing it out, a lot. If you’re intrigued with this fabric and want to give it a try for your own project, I highly recommend it!

I wish you all a very happy day with your own sewing adventures!

Rachel (@oakbluedesigns) www.oakbluedesigns.com

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