I made this dress over the weekend. It is similar to Vogue 8645 I made last year. This is a very easy pattern to sew.
Here are the changes I made to the pattern.
- I lengthed it by about four inches. I cut out the size XS.
- I did not use the facing pieces but instead put in bias binding along the neck line. I made matching bias binding for the arm holes.
- The arm holes seemed unusually high for me so I dropped them by about 1/2″.
- I did not sew on the ties, but made one in the chartruse in the photo and then I also made a matching belt too.
- I like the option of not having the ties attached.
- I used a silky from JoAnn Fabrics.
- It has the great fortune to make my bust look bigger. Win all around.
Swing or tent dresses are always popular in summer, it’s like wearing a slip. The next time I make this I most likely will put in pockets.
Jill
Denver Sewing Collective 
Lovely dress! Looks like this patterns makes a nice top too. I really like the contrast in the belt, it really adds to this dress.
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Yes! I love the tunic/top too. Plus, the pants look kinds of cool too.
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Nicely done! I too love dresses for summer. Or winter or spring or fall. Ok I just love dresses.
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Cute! I think I will have to try it considering I’m always looking for tanks with higher armholes.
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It was strange. Usually they’re too low but go figure,
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Yes, I was surprised with how high it is. Usually they’re so low.
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You gave that pattern life, that’s so simple yet sophisticated. Awesome.
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That’s the way I like me patterns, simple with sophisticated fabric!
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Very nice! Love that print too. I could use a quick easy to make dress in my closet.
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Doesn’t get any easier!
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Jill … you know I love a great dress and you have done it. It’s a great look for you and I love the color combination.
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Thanks! I’m loving dresses now!
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Wow, Jill this dress is lovely on you!!!
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Thanks kitty!
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I like it a lot. It looks especially sofisticated with the tie.
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Thanks! I think when it’s really hot without a belt is going to be great. I love bullets. 🙂
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Great look on you! Love the belted look, and not everyone can pull off the belt-less version, but you did! Also, I really like the short bullet-ed writing style for this post.
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That’s really cute, Jill! Looks better on you than on the pattern envelope 🙂
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It does make my bust look bigger.
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