Great with a belt

It’s rather a break from my usual style but I rather think I like it!! This is a complete copy of the one that Julia from The Denim Company was wearing when exhibiting at the Knitting and Stitching Show, Harrogate.

The fabric is a medium weight denim with some stretch. It’s the perfect weight for this time of year

It is the belt that cinches it. Takes it from tent to something more wearable.

In accordance with my bust measurement (36 ”) I made a size 14.

I cut 6 inches off the long version of the dress, mid way between view A and View B. I went with the 3/4 length sleeves with simple elastic cuffs.

I cut out 2 yokes, unlike the pattern instructions.

Due to the slightly fiddleliness of the half placket I would say it’s suitable for an advanced beginner/intermediate dressmaker. It’s described as a loose-fitting dress or top with small stand collar, three-button neck fastening and back yoke with sleeve style and length variations.

The instructions were actually pretty good. There are more images and details in my blog post https://lovelucie.org/2022/01/03/simplicity-8983-covid-isolation/