April's Dress in Paradise

 

Picture taken from the lawn in front of our lanai during our trip. We had the pleasure of listening to the crashing of the waves against the ocean wall as we slept.

Pattern: New Look 6866, a heavily altered version from the first one I made. I also whipped up another Heather Bailey headband out of the scraps.

Fabric: Three yards of tropical print cotton shirting ($4.99/yd).

Alterations: As I was going for a fitted sundress, there were many alterations. First I altered the crew-neck to a v-neck in the front. Then cut a smaller size for the waist and hips. I then had to take in more on the side and back seams.

I made the tie ends of the headband longer, a very simple task while cutting out the fabric.

Cost:  Fabric - $14.97. The pattern and thread came from the stash. Total - $14.97.

Impressions: This sundress turned out really great. I was already familiar with the pattern, and since it was pretty easy the first time around there were no surprises.

I wore this outfit to our anniversary dinner at Roy's in Kahana while visiting Maui :)

Comments

[Christie]

Very pretty...the perfect setting!

[Tany]

Great dress! Well done!

[mimsie]

cute! Roy's, YUM!!!

[Disentangled]

Great dress...and look it goes so great with your mary janes! ;-)

[Linda]

I know exactly where that photo was taken! We visited HI in April and I have photos of that same place. I can tell that your dress was perfect for the weather. Hopefully you will get back there again soon!