i am calling this dress a labor of love because i don’t think i’ve ever put so much time & patience into a casual sundress. what started out as a simple v2.0 pattern turned into an episode of how-difficult-can-i-make-this-project. i am, however, extremely happy with the end result!
so here’s where we left off:
before i share pictures, a few field notes on this project:
used vogue 9668 and make a LOT of changes. i didn’t even look at the instructions this time around!
changes made:
– full bust adjustment
– added 1/2″ to each pattern piece at the waistline. i noticed when i sewed up my darts in the bodice, the sides did not match up and i had to trim about 1/2″. clearly, i still suck at FBAs. don’t tell anyone.
– stabilized the neckline -front & back – with silk organza
– added piping to the neckline, midriff & sleeves. made the piping, too!
– ooh, guise, i remembered to interfacing the midriff! u proud?
– opted to line the bodice with lightweight cotton
– omitted the skirt lining
– bias-bound the invisible zipper
– added 2″ horsehair braid to the skirt hem
i think that’s it?
pictures!!!
sorry i cut off my head there… i was trying to ~change the scenery~ since my bedroom is kind of boring. and look! i’m actually wearing shoes!! 🙂
i mostly took this picture so you could see the background. the R stands for red, obvs.
i forgot to take a picture of the back!
bodice
apologies for the rogue thread there. my darts definitely need some work
sleeve piping
some detail shots…
and from the department of cute:
my cat, using my pincushion as a pillow ♥
LLADYBIRD 
Wow! This dress turned out so beautiful and you look great in it! I would want to wear this everyday if I made a dress that beautiful!
Great job!
xxoo -N
Stunning, Lauren, really beautiful!!
Great job, it turned out beautifully. I love the piping.
Bravo, it turned out beautifully!
You have absolutely inspired me to use piping in my next project. I don’t even know what I’m making yet, but I know it’ll have piping! 🙂 Excellent job… looks phenomenal on you.
Gorgeous! It looks fantastic on you and it is so perfect. Great work!
This dress is beautiful and I will have to find this pattern immediately! I love the piping and the fit is perfect! I just found your blog…might have to look around awhile.
lauren, that dress is insanely lovely!! you look beautiful.
This is fabulous. I love the pink piping. You’ve inspired me to giving piping a go on my next project. Great job, your dress looks awesome!
Pipping looks fantastic and love the hem treatment. I have that pattern (I think) and you make me want to make it soon.
Re: darts, have you tried ironing them over the curve of a tailor hem? I just tried this recently and it works wonders. Makes them less pointy and more natural.
I also wonder if you shouldn’t shorten your bust darts a bit, maybe by 1 inch? Keeping the end of the legs the same place but marking a point below the apex.
This is beautiful! I think piping makes everything instantly 10x cuter.
It looks lovely on you!
Garnet
Perfect dress! Bravo!