Alright so here is the SAVED version of my first Jamie Christina Mission Maxi. I say first version because all in all, this is a beautiful pattern, incredibly easy and stylish, and I will be using this A LOT.
The pattern is incredibly easy; my only dilemma was finding a surface long enough to cut it on, so I used my dresser… carefully, so as not to jab it with my scissors LOL. The instructions were clear and straight forward, and the pattern itself is so simple it’s a dream to put together. I traced the pattern, graded it, cut my fabric and sewed it up in one afternoon/evening!
As aforementioned, my choice of fabric was probably not the wisest…. off-white jersey is apparently quite transparent, I’ve discovered, and not very flattering to one’s less than perfect regions LOL. (Like DUH) Yes I am the master of discovering the obvious! LOL
So I spent hours picking off the binding, and I constructed a lining from lingerie knit, which was the closest thing i could find to swimsuit lining. I then attached it at the neckline and reattached the binding, hemmed the lining and called it a day… which if I’m honest, was probably more like two. It took me way less time to make the dress than to unpick and attach the lining, so there you go, lesson learned. The lining is nylon so it’s incredibly hot and sweaty, though, as we are getting 29-30 degree humid heat, so that’s kind of a bummer, but it saved the dress from becoming a very chic night gown LOL.
Not the most flattering thing I own, clearly LOL.
I have plans to make this in the tank top version in a darker colour next time, so I can have a more casual, flattering version. This one is still way too revealing for my taste! I’m gonna let it sit in the magic closet til the weather cools off and I lose a few more pounds… which should be around the same time ^__^ I also plan to make at least one tank top out of the pattern. I’ve already cut up a crappy dress i bought last year and never wore, and plan on making it my first Jamie Christina tank top! 
What do you mean it’s not the most flattering thing you own? Girl, that thing looks AWESOME on your body! Rock it!!
Aw geez you’re so freaking sweet… thanks Lauren ^___^ *blushes*
Am sorry but am going to have to agree with . . . lladybird. You look smoking. Ooo la la.
Awww man… thanks; you’re too sweet
I guess I’m just used to dressing a LOT more modestly 
I know what you mean, am like that. But then I look in magazines and realise it’s just me lol.
Good point! Glad I’m not alone
I actually really like the dress. It’s a great silhouette! I think that all it needs is a giant scarf, or cropped denim jacket to perk it up! I give you a bravo lady!
oh fantastic ideas!!! That would totally make it wearable for fall, too! Thanks! ^_^
You look very Marilyn to me! A fabulous hourglass silhouette – very sexy! Accessories as Maddie suggests may help you feel more comfortable? You could totally pull this off in a deep red too…
Yes! I was thinking dark red or rust too
Thanks hon… you’re so sweet 
I think accessories will help too 
Va Va VOOM are you serious? That’s totes flattering. Work it lady!
Awww thanks darlin… you’re so sweet
I would kill for those curves! And your dress shows just how “blessed” you are – wear it with pride
Aww thanks so much sweetie xo
I’m going to throw my hat into the ring on this one – you look smokin!! The mention of Marilyn up there is dead on – take a look at the dress she wore to sing “Happy Birthday” to JFK!! Dead ringer. Nice save with the lining, btw!
Thank you so much; that is such a lovely compliment ^__^
Omg sexy seductress =0 that’s awesome- you look like one of those Greek siren statues came to life XD
aw man… you’re makin me blush! thank you! ^____^
Seriously. If that did end up becoming a very chic nightgown, it wouldn’t last more than a minute, if you know what I mean
Nice save. And rock it, girl.
LMAO! naughty! … and thanks