6/2/2020 update: Dress has gone thru the wash once. Usually I line dry all of my me-makes, but I intentionally put this dress in the dryer (on low). It shrank a little but it’s the perfect size now! YAY!

新的洋裝！
做出來的成品感覺很休閒 style
很可惜太大了
下次要做小一號的！

Fabric

This is the Robert Kaufman Essex Linen in Espresso. I originally got this fabric to make an apron as a secret santa gift. I brought it home with me to Taiwan with the intention of working on it while I was at home. Then my mom convinced me this fabric was too nice for a gift and that I should save it. Anyway, I ended up keeping it and decided it was perfect for the [Bondi Dress][bondi-dress] pattern I bought during Thanksgiving!

Pattern + Construction

I saw some versions of the dress on the internet and loved the fringe hem and all the topstitching detail. The instructions were pretty clear and straight forward. I didn’t use the vilene shields bc IDK what they are so I just stay stitched. Of course, I didn’t fully read the instructions and stay stitched around the 1/2” mark (which is the seam allowance amount), only to get to the neck and armhole bindings and realize that the SA at those edges are only 1/4”. I spent a ridiculous amount of time unpicking tiny stitches.

The side seam pocket construction was interesting and different from the typical side seam pocket construction from other patterns I used. I kinda liked this method, but it requires more accuracy in sewing, which is something I don’t really strive for.

Side note/petty complaint: I really hate how the pattern pieces are hand drawn. Also, I don’t like the font that is used in the instructions or that the instructions are all pictures.

Overall, so perfect except that it’s too big! UGH!

Notes for next time

1. This is a lesson I keep having to relearn… but pay attention to the seam allowance amounts!
2. Cut a smaller size next time!
3. I definitely want to make a tank version of this!