Inspiration...Popover Dress

 If you are looking for a quick and easy dress, this one is it:

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This is the Cuffed Short-Sleeved Silk Dress by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $998.00.  Details: abstract print, cuffed sleeves, approximately 42-inches from shoulder to hem, jewel neckline, button/keyhole front neckline, short dolman sleeve, knee length, silk, dry clean.

This is a very simple shape. Fabric will be the key to how dressy or how causal this looks.  Here is the a pattern suggestion:

This is the Ellie & Mac Adult Essential Dolman Dress pdf pattern.  The look of the pattern is very similar to the inspiration photo.  I suspect that the neckline is lower/wider because it is the only opening for the head.  It is a cute pattern with lots of options.

If you have a top pattern that has already been altered to fit you, use it and add length.  Just remember to add circumference at the hip line.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...A-Line Skirt

 Have you started working on your spring/summer wardrobe yet?  Here is a workhorse skirt:

This is Talbots Denim A-Line Skirt. Price tag: $99.50.  Details:  a-line, hits above the knee, button front closure, button flap pocket on the front and welt pockets on the back. Mises skirt length is 20 1/2". Fabric is 70% cotton, 29% polyester, and 1% lycra.

See what I mean about this being a workhorse skirt.  If you were inclined, you could happily wear it daily.  Now on to the patterns:

This is the Ellie & Mac Adult Button Front A-Line Skirt pdf pattern.  This skirt hits all the basics of the inspiration skirt except for the pockets. You get three lengths options and 2 hem options with this pattern.

This is the Seamwork Sawyer Skirt pdf pattern.  This is an a-line with 6 panels and the button front.   This one would most likely require shortening if you want an above the knee skirt and the pocket details would need to be added.

Lots to think of with this inspiration skirt but it is a great skirt.  Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!