So I was at Joann Fabric’s buying 4 spools of black serger thread, and only serger thread. But then… I had a coupon for 50% off a fabric cut, and Butterick patterns were 99 cents, and 2 hours later I stumbled upon this funky yellow geometric fabric. I knew it had to turn into something vintage-inspired. I couldn’t find anything I wanted it to be in Butterick, but fortunately I had bought Simplicity 1913 (at a different 99 cent sale) when I saw Suzannah’s Version on her blog, Adventures in Dressmaking.
I’m having some mixed feelings about the result:
When I first put it on, I really hated it, but now it’s growing on me. Also, I always forget how much I hate gathered sleeves. People complain so much about button holes, but really I’d rather make 100 button holes than gather in 2 cap sleeves.
Next time I make it, sleeveless version. All in all, it’s a great pattern and incredibly versatile; if you want something retro inspired but still modern, I highly recommend it.
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well i think you look fab in it , but i am a little bias as I LOVE YELLOW
good job 
I like it. All you need is a narrow black belt
Love the dress and the color,, you did a great job.
Love it! That fabric is fun.
I think the sleeves look great and enhance the retro look. Why do we never have cheap pattern sales her in the UK?
Hear,hear
Oooh that’s terrible! I don’t know what I would do without pattern sales!
I think it is very cute! The fabric is amazing too and I am not a big fan of yellow.
I agree with Jadestar that this cute little dress needs a black belt. I think it would give it a little more “finish.” I also am loving yellow this summer, and that fabric is so cute! I like the gathered sleeves. Also, the tailoring on it is perfect! Lovely!