https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/64400I made this dress last year and posted pics which discussed it being "frumpy" (OH's comments) and difficulties I had around the top portion which didn't fit.
Anyway, I took the whole top section apart and added buttons/buttonholes (which makes it easier to put on and take off, as with the fixed centre seam at the top it was awkward). I also fiddled around with the top making darts, pleats etc to try and get it to sit better. (Don't ask how many hours I've spent on this, but I was determined to wear it!)
Here's the finished version which I will wear - its far from perfect and the top still doesn't feel 100% right but I think I know the problem - I should have used a drapey fabric (viscose, crepe or similar) because the cotton I used - although extremely cool and pretty, doesn't drape.
I've attached a couple of pics - one of me in the dress and one a bit blurry where my spaniels
decided to join in.
PS: I have a complete unused spare copy of this pattern (US size 18-30) which I'm happy to pass on for £2.00 to cover postage and packing. I'll put it up on the regular For Sale post.
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