Graphic Floral Dress

I realized after a year of clipping pictures of dresses I covet out of fashion magazines, that most of them share this shape. It’s not an unusual shape, but none of the pattern companies I know of are selling this style right now, so I had to make my own pattern. It took a long time because I don’t officially know anything about pattern drafting, but I managed to work this out. This dress will look better with a belt. I’ve already sketched a bunch of color & detail variations that I plan to start on soon.

Striped Stretch Denim Skirt

First Day of Summer

I made this skirt out of an old Gap shirt Scott was throwing away. It has a little pocket at the hip. I put four darts in the waist and added three buttons (spares that came with the shirt) to keep the front from gaping open. I like the shape of the hem - untouched from the original shirt. I consider this the best skirt I've made.

The t-shirt is also new and is my first perfect v-neck. This was a major accomplishment, and I'm not sure if I'll be able to do it right every time, but I have a pretty good system now.

I don't like these capri pants, so I didn't bother to show you the front. I did figure out how to make welt pockets and it's surprisingly fun to do.