Traveler Dress

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.