After some great ideas on what to do with some very discounted crepe I had I decided to make this dress by Deer & Doe.
I got a lovely print out using a sewing pattern copyshop which was excellent and I'll use them again.
Easy enough pattern to lay out and cut - I did remember to cut the pieces with the flowers the right way up!
I'm not convinced by the curve on the side bodice piece,but I decidedto sew it all up and see as the fabric was so cheap and it's a relaxed flowy fit.
Really happy with the pop my bias binding gives it. Again, not sure on the cross over notch matching as seems too crossed compared to the pictures but we'llsee when I try it on with a proper bra not a sports bra.
The making up is intriguing: front bodice, back bodice, attached at shoulders. Front skirts, back skirts. Bodice front attached to skirt vear waistband, ditto for back. I think there is scope to fit pockets but I wasn't feeling the mental arithmetic. Attach waist ties. Then it was right side seam and insert invisible zip on left (a huge one! Which I'll add a pic of later). Had to pop in for supper so I'll head back in a bit for seam around zip and shoulder setting. I took 2" off the length pre cutting but it may need more off during hemming.
I rather like the pattern, though some of the modes of construction are unusual.
Pic of bodice post bias binding and cross over