I did it! I finished in time for the sewalong! WHEW! That was the fastest I’ve ever made ANYTHING!
Here’s I am wearing it with a hoodie, waiting for the bus to go get fish & chips with my hunnie 
The dress came together pretty quickly actually, after I figured out how to do the FBA. I only made a quick muslin for the bodice to test it, then worked out the minor stuff as I went along.
One thing to note for those of ample chest like myself, I felt the straps were far too narrow, made as per instructions on my muslin, so I made them about 1/2″ wider on this version, which also meant I had to fiddle with the placement as well. Also I felt the instructions to adjust strap placement should have come AFTER zipper installation because I definitely couldn’t get a fine tune beforehand.
Here’s me being silly, modeling the bodice:
The dress is cute, cool, and comfortable, and the first thing I’ve made and worn that I didn’t notice issues with after wearing! Hallelujah, I must be getting better!! I’m definitely gonna make this again!
But next up is the Jamie Christina Mission Maxi – woo hoo! my first foray into knit territory!
Looks fab! I love the fabric with this- may I ask what it is?
Thank you! Of course you may; it’s a lightweight crisp cotton which was actually marked as “quilt backing”. it’s thinner than quilting cotton & comes in 107″ width so I only needed one meter
It’s a very cute dress! It’s good to know that it’s FBA-able as that’s the one thing that’s held me back on purchasing it… The bodice fit looks perfect!
Thank you!
Yeah it is a bit tricky as the bodice isn’t the standard shape but the principle is still the same; you just have to ensure you adjust the adjoining pieces to match 
Very nice and am looking forward to seeing the Mission Maxi. Apparently that is great for beginners as it gives you instructions on how to work with knits which am looking forward to.
Thanks!
Yeah, they’re not extensive but they don’t need to be – the dress is pretty straightforward, and the instructions & diagrams are really clear 
Fabulous fit and a really pretty style. Mmmm fish and chips… now you’ve got me going!
Thank you! Comfy too, and room enough for fish & chips! lol
Ha ha… do they factor that in with the adjustments in the dressmaking books? It should be a necessary requirement!
lol!! no but I factored it in with MY adjustments
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The fit is so perfect! You’re turning into a fitting pro!
awww thanks!! ^__^ I think I’m a ways to go from pro yet lol – but I’m definitely learning more each time!
No noticeable issues after wearing?! Sure sign of success! (Some day that will happen to me.) I’m digging the short sleeve hoodie with the dress, too!
Thanks! LMAO.. that pic makes me laugh cause I ALWAYS pull that face in photos… it’s hereditary, I just realized recently, cause my dad used to do that too ^__^
Oh my! This dress is just darling, your fabric choice is perfect.
thank you! ^__^
I love your sewing projects! Wanted to let you know that I nominated your blog for some awards =D http://agastronomescloset.wordpress.com/2012/08/17/why-thank-you/
thank you so much! that’s really sweet of you!