
Two years ago I made Simplicity 1357 twice because it’s perfect for hot, humid weather.
Below is the maxi version of this dress, also great for Summer bbqs using a John Kaldor print from Minerva Crafts.
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This photo features the hip with a pocket matching the pattern.
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With this fabric being so firm, the sleeves on this dress sit high and away from my arms. It’s a bit sci-fi looking.
I figured the way the sleeves would sit I would use blue satin bias binding to hem the sleeves. You can certainly see this finish when I’m wearing this dress so using pretty binding was a clever choice.
For a Summer dress like this I would have overlocked the hem edge and then folded it up once and sewn it closed.
I’m glad I put some thought into the finishing details this time.
Now I can recommend using the short sleeve version.
I truly love the pockets on this pattern!
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