The Simply Complicated Dress

Persevering through sewing challenges

This dress should have been simple but….

In a recent post, I mentioned how my sister inspires me and supports my creative endeavors.http://seamslikeastory.com/the-shirt-off-her-back/

A clothing boutique she frequents in Chicago was having a sale on their designer fabric remnants. Knowing I was blogging about sewing and creativity, she bought a few items and made a surprise package for me. When the box arrived, I found 3 yards of navy blue window-pane checked rayon, a yard of interesting upholstery fabric, and two packs of vintage buttons.

A box from my sister contained these treasures!

I decided to make a summer dress with the rayon and had just enough for this NEW LOOK pattern(N6651). It looked simple enough, but it wasn’t long before my challenges with the project began.

I had just enough fabric and the exact amount of buttons needed for this project.

Challenge #1: Cut it out.