Carnaby dress – Nina Lee

A review of Nina Lee Carnaby Dress

Reviewed by SarahCSewing on 19th October, 2018

The Carnaby dress is a cute shift dress. It can be made as a sleeveless shift or with short sleeves, which I opted for. The separate skirt allows for colour blocking and the in seam pockets and exposed zip add cute contemporary style features.
I found the pattern true to size with good instructions and line drawings. I inserted my first exposed zip without trauma so they must be good.
I used a medium stretch denim with a contrasting cotton fabric for the pockets. I lined the skirt panels as I knew I would want to wear the dress with tights. This is one of my favourite makes I wear it with long sleeved t-shirts in colder weather and as a shift dress in the summer.
I like to take my time when sewing but speedy sewers will find this a quick make.