the considered closet, part 2

I stitched the last inch of hem on this dress last night, threw it on, and pulled Z outside to snap some photos of me wearing it in the fading light.  (The pictures are blurry, but I don't care!) I'm wearing it this morning, as I type.  

Both the pattern and the fabric I bought last spring, intending to finish it over the summer, but every time I looked at the fabric I was nervous.  Once the fabric is cut, my nerves are fine.  But making that first cut?  It causes me no end of anxiety!  Unlike knitting, sewing has no do-overs.  Frogging, erasers, and re-dos are my friends.  It took me a year to pluck up the courage and I had a good laugh at myself.  Why did it take so long?  This wasn't a challenging project!

The pattern is from The Assembly Line.  The aesthetic of the company is perfect--clean lines, minimalist and modern (I snagged those last two adjectives from their website).  The Apron Dress is a fairly simple and straightforward pattern, with clear instructions and plenty of diagrams.  A beginner could tackle it without breaking a sweat.  Despite falling perfectly into the medium size measurements, I was swimming in it. I had to cut three inches from the back of the skirt to adjust the fit, and it's still not quite what I'd hoped for.  A small would probably have been fine.  Still!  I will be wearing this until it is in tatters.

I purchased the fabric at Blackbird Fabrics; it's their 10oz stretch denim.  Overlocking the edges made them stretch just a little, especially at the top of the bib.  (I also have a very small bust, so that may also contribute to the pooching, haha.) 

I have several more projects lined up, most of them for Little M, but some for myself too.  Z's hand-me-downs stop at size 5, so from here on out Little M will need wardrobe enhancements. Fabric arrived yesterday, and I'll be spending the next few weeks putting together her summer wardrobe.  I can't wait to share!