19 Jul 2012 9 Comments
A Quick and Breezy Summer Dress
I don’t know about the place you live in but Barcelona is melting hot right now. Should you have to walk outside for lunch, there’s a great danger of melting.
I made this dress quickly (I love my new serger :) so I secretly (well not so much now I suppose) instant gratification dress.
The front is basically a tank top, no darts.
I played a bit with the back of the dress, since the cut is so simple, and added a few fake darts. It gives the dress a slight racerback shape but the fabric (a silky chiffon) and the print keep it girly.
Outfit photos by JP Carrascal.
Did I mention how light and easy to wear this dress is?
If you’re interested I can try and make a tutorial.
Jul 19, 2012 @ 20:58:00
Looks so light and cool! Perfect for scorching hot weather, like we have been having here in the Midwest. We have been hovering around the 100 degree F mark for what seems like forever!
Jul 20, 2012 @ 09:00:28
Good to hear from you Lizz :)
I am thinking to make a second version out of batiste. I have a light grey one I could use.
Long live summer :>
Aug 06, 2012 @ 01:26:00
i just got a serger too! trying to figure out what to make first–now i know
Jul 20, 2012 @ 01:26:00
what a cute print and easy go to piece for this weather (it’s just as hot here in Philly!)
Jul 20, 2012 @ 08:59:00
Thanks for the comment Maddie :)
Can you believe I had this print for more than half a year now? I bought it in winter when it cost me around 1 euro per yard.
I am glad I turned it into a dress. Browsing your own fabric stash can sometimes surprise you.
Jul 20, 2012 @ 08:03:00
This dress looks like the perfect one for summer. A serger is on the top of my wishlist.
Jul 20, 2012 @ 08:57:04
I thought about buying one for years. I really makes sewing quicker and your garments look more professional. You can of couse do that with a regular sewing machine, but it’s have the time with the serger.
Jul 20, 2012 @ 08:38:00
What a pretty dress! Here in Munich, although right now it looks like summer is leaving, we had some really hot days and I was craving for such a dress!
Jul 20, 2012 @ 08:55:55
It’s very comfortable and light.
You can visit me in Barcelona where there are 30 degrees Celsius every day :)