Let's call this McCalls 4440, part 2 (part 1 is here).
While I was sewing this, I told Hubs we need to go on a cruise. This feels like a cruise dress. Of course, that hasn't stopped me from wearing it around town for everything else.
I used the same pattern view as the denim dress. It has the crossover bodice. Unlike that one, though, this one is nicely finished inside with a blue lining.
I'm wearing this one with a cami underneath for comfort for everyday, but I can also pop on the strapless and get a little crazy.
The fabric is rayon batik, which I purchased at the Bernina Sewing Center (where my husband got my Bernina). They usually only carry (very nice quality) quilting cottons, so this fabric was a nice surprise.
These photos aren't my best effort. We've been getting so much rain lately. It was actually raining when we took these. We just stood on the front porch. :-)
If you can handle an F-bomb or two, check out my friend's hilarious burlap wreath tutorial. I'm going to try it, definitely. This is the childhood friend who commented on my TNT pants, and I quote, "I can see why they call these TNT pants... because your butt looks DYNAMITE in them" Love you, Shirley!
While I was sewing this, I told Hubs we need to go on a cruise. This feels like a cruise dress. Of course, that hasn't stopped me from wearing it around town for everything else.
If you can handle an F-bomb or two, check out my friend's hilarious burlap wreath tutorial. I'm going to try it, definitely. This is the childhood friend who commented on my TNT pants, and I quote, "I can see why they call these TNT pants... because your butt looks DYNAMITE in them" Love you, Shirley!
