Spring Fever Dress, PR & P Week 2

Spring Fever Dress, Once Upon a Sewing MachineIs it too early for spring fever? Maybe huh? It just really got good and cold here in the Midwest.

You may recognize this dress pattern as one Rachel and I collaborated on around Thanksgiving. When we originally pulled this pattern we loved the vintage feel and I really do like the look of this little dress. While trying to make this dress the first time, we had many setbacks. The inset looked wonky, the sleeves did not fit the armholes and don’t get me started about the facings/lining.

Because I refused to be deterred and because I thought the stripes and dots challenge in PR&P would perfect for this project, I decided to try again, with some of my own variations.

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