July Fabric Mart Post: Seersucker in Summer
Check out my monthly blog post at Fabric Mart's Fabricista Blog. This month I created another summer dress out of a designer seersucker from Fabric Mart. Read all about my epic fail on my original piece and how to avoid those mistakes in your projects.Read on for my pattern review below
Pattern: Simplicity 8124Pattern Description: Misses' peasant style mini dress, and top by Cynthia Rowley have elastic neckline and sleeve band; romper has additional elastic waist for a cool effortless look. This Cynthia Rowley pattern is Easy-to-Sew.Sizing: XS-XL, I cut a small.Difficulty: 1/NoviceFabric Used: Maggy London Muted Blue and White Seersucker from Fabric Mart Fabrics hereDoes it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? YesWere the instructions easy to follow? Yes they were straight forwardLikes: The off the shoulder neckline and the casual feel.Dislikes: none really, expect it may be a little too full.Pattern alterations or any design changes made: I did a 2" hem instead of the 4" hem that was called for in the instructions.Would I sew it again? Yes, this is my second one actually. I want to make the top.Would I recommend it to others? YesConclusion: I really like they way it turned out!