A New Shift Dress

I was busy on Boxing Day and for part of today - I decided I needed another shift dress to wear on very hot days, and decided to make one.  New Look 6095 fits the bill.  I've made it recently, so the current traced and altered pattern still fits.


 it is quite a loose dress with lots of design ease, so air can easily circulate around the body.  I had a cheerful cotton poplin (from Spotlight) in this bright pattern - as the dominant colours are blue and aqua, I thought it was just right for hot days.  If you want a fitted dress, this pattern is not right - it has no front darts so is loose over the tummy.  Just what I want in the heat...

Now the pictures:

Front
Side
And lastly:

Back
Well, that's it for today - a very quick and simple post to match the quick and simple dress :)

Sarah Liz





Comments

  1. PatriciaDecember 27, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    A perfect dress, and very pretty too, Sarah. Today I am working on something very similar, light linen in a soft aqua/green tone. Isn't it humid!

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    1. sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.comDecember 27, 2013 at 7:03 PM

      Thank you Patricia - your dress sounds pretty, and yes, it is humid on the east coast at the moment.

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  2. Accordion3December 27, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Pretty!

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  3. JudithDecember 27, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Just what is needed at this time of year ~ the fit is spot on! Have you had a chance to pop into Spotlight for their 40% off fabric sale at all???

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    1. sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.comDecember 27, 2013 at 7:02 PM

      Hello Judith - thank you, and yes, I popped in today and bought some black and white gingham (cotton) that has been on my "want"list for a couple of years :)

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  4. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]December 27, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Love your new dress, looks so comfortable and cool [hard to imagine the weather being hot.lol]
    The fabric is so pretty..Looks nice on you. Happy sewing.

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    1. sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.comDecember 27, 2013 at 8:07 PM

      Hi Judy, thank you and it will soon be warm there - well, a few more months to go yet I suppose :)

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  5. Sam December 27, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    What pretty fabric. This looks perfect for hot weather.

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  6. Dk's WifeDecember 27, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    What a pretty dress, and the color is great.

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  7. KathySDecember 27, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    A lovely cool and comfortable dress for the hot weather.

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  8. BeverlyDecember 28, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    Very pretty - looks just perfect for hot summer days.

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  9. KyleDecember 28, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    That's a sweet little dress!

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  10. DianaDecember 28, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    Looks really good. Hard to believe for someone buried in snow (I love it) that it can be very hot in another part of the world.

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  11. SewCraftyChemistDecember 28, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Ooh, this looks LOVELY! Perfect fit and pretty fabric too!!

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  12. SewingfunthingsDecember 28, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    These in multiples keeps a girl clothed!

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  13. BeaJayDecember 28, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Lovely dress Sarah Liz. Great to see you in a pattern and colour. Looks great on you.

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    1. sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.comDecember 29, 2013 at 5:26 PM

      Thanks BeaJay - you must have thought that I only wore black :)

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  14. Sew LeonieDecember 28, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Pretty dress Sarah Liz! The neckline and sleeve really suit you. i can see you making one or two more if this hot weather continues.

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  15. LisaDecember 28, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    A pretty (& practical!) dress! I like the cool blues on you and the dress looks like it is so comfy to wear.

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  16. TowandaDecember 28, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Great dress, perfect for hot weather.

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  17. SharonDecember 28, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Love the colour and style, perfect for a hot day and still looking good.

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  18. Regina GeeDecember 28, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    Sarah, I love your shift dress!

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  19. Hana December 29, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    I love your dress, pretty fabric and style!

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  20. Remembering..OZDecember 29, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Looks comfy...and love your choice of fabric. The colors look good on you!

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  21. FarDecember 30, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    Color!!! :) the dress looks great on you Sarah Liz! Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season!

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    1. sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.comDecember 30, 2013 at 6:18 PM

      Yes, I have broken with the black and white tradition:). I hope you are having a great holiday too, Far, and it's lovely saying Hi to you again.

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  22. Karen PiorDecember 30, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Your dress is so lovely - just my colours too!! I'm sure you will wear it lots this summer. Congrats. Cheers, Karen

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    1. sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.comJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:17 PM

      Thank you Karen - yes, these colours would look lovely on you. I will wear it lots :)

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