Blue Floral Summer Dress

 Hey y'all!

So, I have lots of projects planned, but I am still trying to play catch up and post

some of the projects from the last couple of months.

That being said, here is the next installment!

This was a lovely summer dress I made back in April.

It was only my second from scratch sewing project and my first one using a pattern.

My dear friend Atlanta had just gotten married,

and this project was just the thing to get me out a funk after her beautiful wedding

and the resulting 7 state-hop road trip with my brothers. 

  I used this pattern (thanks Atlanta!), New Look 6557, option E (bottom left).

 

I'll admit, having never sewn from a pattern before, this dress was a challenge!

Linings, turning things inside out and this way and that, zippers etc....

there were times I just had to let it sit for a day or two,

but in the end I was very, very proud of myself for finishing it!

It isn't perfect, but what ever is?

Being one of my firsts, I'm not going to be too hard on myself.

I love this delicate blue floral pattern.

During the creation of this dress, we were having *crazy, crazy* weather here in Texas.

When I started, the weather was lovely and warm...perfect for a new summer dress.

But by the time I had finished, I was sewing in a sweater and socks.

Things are finally warm enough now that I can wear this lovely out!

Now I just need someplace to go....