A Linen Summer Dress- Simplicity 9541

Another Simplicity 9541 but this one is a dress. Just in time for summer. It’s easy to sew just like the pants version. There are no pockets like the pants version but you can add them if you like by either adding on side pockets or using the pockets that come with the pattern. I cut out the pockets but ended up not sewing them on.

I made View C which is the dress version.

I used a linen fabric. I made some modifications to this dress. I shortened the straps by one inch. I also made shoulder straps rather than ties.

This pattern also includes a jacket that goes with the dress. I think I would like to sew that later.

I think my favorite part of this dress is the back. It’s so cute.

A Roomy Summer Sundress- McCall’s 8281

You can probably size down for this one. It’s a very roomy sundress. It’s McCall’s 8281 in View C.

The only modification I made is that I shortened the bodice by one inch. The skirt is gathered. The bodice is shorter in the front and longer in the back.

I used a challis fabric. It was very slippery and hard to sew, especially with gathers but I got through it.

One thing I noticed is the armhole is a little big so that is something to consider before sewing this pattern.

A red, white and blue flowery romper- McCall’s 8218

I made this shorts romper with the intention of wearing red, white and blue on the 4th of July in 2022. I didn’t finish it in time. So it was yet another unfinished project from 2022. I finally completed it in June 2023 and I was able to actually wear it for 4th of July!

The pattern is McCall’s 8218. I used a knit fabric that I bought for 75% off at Joanns after the 4th of July in 2021.

I made no modifications. However, I want to make the pants version and I am considering cutting one inch off the shoulder straps. We will see how that goes.