I was happy to see that Sweet Pea and Pumkins was hosting a sew-a-long to make the Traveler Dress from the Sew Lisette pattern line, since I bought the pattern ages ago when it was on sale, along with the fabric. Even though I didn’t keep up with the sew-a-long, it still motivated me to actually make my dress, and now I just wish I had done so sooner. Cold weather has arrived, and I think this week was probably the only time I could wear it with bare legs… time to shop around for some cute boots!
I really love this dress, even though I somehow managed to get the lower pockets a bit uneven (or maybe my hips are uneven?) I made a mistake with the pockets when doing the initial pressing and sewing but I ended up liking how they came out. My only complaint is that there is a bit of excess fabric around the waist, mostly in the back. So I’m debating whether to take in the sides a bit or try to add darts to the back. I made a size 8, because while the Sew Lisette Market top I made earlier in the summer fits well, it does feel a bit tight in the arms in a size 6. The top part of this dress is just right.
It looks great! Love the shoes, too.
I love it! The fabric color is very lovley.
Turned out lovely Holly! So glad you finished it, your yellow shoes are perfect too!
This is awesome. I’ve been working on shirt dress, too, but so far I only have it cut out (and it has no sleeves). I think I have to buy this pattern now.