I have a new pattern for the Jaanu Dress by StraightGrain. I love that there are two options and you can print out just the size you want by selecting just the correct layer.
My latest attempt was a zipper and actual sleeves. After I had actually sewed the first sleeve on and to looked like a real sleeve I ran to show my husband. He was not quite sure what all my excitement was about and his response was, "don't you need two?"
I can say that I was really apprehensive about taking this on, wasn't sure if I was really up to the task. I am glad I did it though, learned a lot and got a cute dress out if it.
I decided on using a navy twill for the body and a yellow polka dot cotton for the bodice and sleeves.
I had cut out the fabric and reviewed the instructions (over and over again).

Here it is before the zipper and sleeves.

And now the zipper. I was so giddy when I finished and it actually zipped up.

In the end it came out great, I am pretty proud of the results. The dress is a little big on her, but that will give her some more time to wear it. I also might make another with the body one size smaller, the bodice fit nice.

I also made the bias tape to put on the hem. Confession: first time I attached it I cut it to short, ended up taking it all off and starting over. So glad I did too, the finish looks so much better than what I had with the first attempt.

I wasn't sure about the yellow polka dots at first, but now I really like the look.

She is such a ham.

She seems pretty happy too.

I am going to join in the Sew + Show again this week.
I like the color combo. Looks great! I'm scared to cut bias strips for some odd reason lol.
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