This evening I wore a new dress to go out to dinner. This morning it was just one big piece of fabric.
I think the last time I sewed a dress for myself, I was in high school. The dress had big puffy sleeves that I would occasionally adjust so they were perfectly inflated. Thank goodness dresses like that are no longer in style!
The fabric for this dress came from JoAnn Fabric & Crafts. According to the selvedge, it was made “exclusively for JoAnn,” and the fabric has a linen feel. When I bought it, I was a little afraid that the floral print looked too much like a curtain, but now that it’s a dress, it seems less like a window treatment. The pattern is NewLook 6885, and has quite a few different bodice styles, so I’m sure I’ll use this pattern again.
Hooray for a new dress!
Hi! I'm Rachel, and I'm so glad you're here. I make creative projects and intentional choices to create a life I love -- and I hope to inspire you to do the same! 
Whoa, you MADE that?!
Sarah: Sure did! 🙂
Your craftiness never ceases to amaze me! Impressive!
ally: Thanks! It’s so fun to be able to add a custom-made dress to my closet for not much money.