I came across this pattern on Instagram a few weeks ago, I think it just came up in my 'explore' tab, I don't think anyone I follow has made one... Anyway, I thought it was a very pretty design and decided I'd like to make it.
I made the first version last month and it was a toile really, to see how the sizing and fitting worked. I used some gingham which I'd had left over from making this dress, cut a size H and it took 2.2m. It was a straightforward sew and the only thing I changed was to cut the back bodice in one piece.
For this one I've lowered the centre front neckline by 2" and graded it to the shoulders - the neckline on the brown gingham version was a bit too high for my liking. I sized down - this is a size G - and it's a better fit, although I think I still need to do some adjustments to the front armholes. The fabric is a cotton lawn which I bought from Ditto in Brighton several years ago. I used all of the 2 metres that I had, although if it had been 60" wide rather than 55", it would have needed 1.7m. Something to keep in mind for future versions.
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