I made myself tackle some UFOs that were piling up. First is the Washi dress which I cut out and started summer of 2020. I needed the elastic thread to shirr the back and just never did so I got a roll of it and finished this sucker off. I made it tunic length but almost wish I'd done it dress length. No photos of me in it yet.
Next up--the Popover dress from Gertie's Jiffy Dresses book. It's the one on the cover. There is only 1 pattern piece for this dress. You use 2 for the front and 2 for the back. The neck facings are cut on. The shoulder ties and pockets are the only other pieces. It's much like a tent dress that uses a belt to cinch in the waist.
Front of the dress. The back looks the same only without pockets. It's over a crinoline.
This one isn't a UFO. I bought some lightweight linen on Fabric Mart for $11 a yard to make a summer dress and I decided on one of my favorite patterns from 7 or 8 years ago. I'd made both views back then and decided I'd just cut this one street length.
Pretty simple little dress and super comfortable on the hot days we've been having.
I had some leftover linen and threw together some shorts/culottes with an elastic waist and in seam pockets.
UFO sort of. This skirt is one from the thrift store that was huge. It slid down on my hips so I threaded elastic through the waist band and that seems to have done the trick! I got this last year and never did anything with it. I really like it!
I have one more modern summer dress to make before I delve into some 1920s and Regency stuff. It felt good to get this done.
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