Finished Project: New Job Dress

My initial idea was to take the "official" pictures on the street, in a more urban set-up. But it was way too cold - and most of all too rainy - for that today...so we improvised.

I'm really happy with how this dress turned out. I think It fits quite well, and it's very comfortable to wear.

I did take about 1/2 inch on each side. After making the muslin I actually cut it off from the pattern, before tracing it on the fabric, and the fit was good right away.

The only issue I addressed at the end was the wrinkling from my somewhat swayback, which I solved by raising the back skirt panel at the middle of the waistband. Oh and I used my machine's blindhem stitch and the result is not bad at all.

My fabric choice I think was the key to this successful sew. It was incredibly easy to work with, and it falls very smoothly. I'm actually quite proud of myself with this one (in case you hadn't noticed), which had been on my list for a good while.

My only disappointment is that I probably won't get to wear it much until next spring, as fall weather has officially struck Vancouver. I could easily wear this dress with a cardi and boots, but it's more the rain I'm worried about...oh well, it'll be ready for Me-Made-May 2011 edition!

In the meantime....I already have a list of fall garments I'm ready to tackle...after a trip to Fabricana to get the necessary material...hopefully soon !