I have been super busy sewing lately in preparation for a couple of holidays. Does anyone else do that? I always feel like I have to have something new for any trip – on the flip side, it does mean I spend very little time looking at the shops when I’m away and more time seeing the sights.
I made my first True Bias Southport dress about 3 weeks ago, prior to heading to the Great Barrier Reef for the weekend. It’s much hotter in the north and so a light rayon dress was in order. I love this dress, it’s so easy to wear, it’s one of those great chuck it on dresses.
This is a super quick make, with no tricky closures. I made the placket front, but didn’t bother with actual buttonholes, I just sewed the buttons on through both layers. Easy and less worry about any potential gaping. For me, I found the armholes to be a little big and I get a little bra flashing, but really there are bigger things in life to worry about, I’m still wearing it. I found the fit to be easy and didn’t do an FBA, although did cut a larger size for the front. As usual for me, I cut two sizes smaller in the shoulders. I think I will alter this one to take the hem up another inch or so, not much, but a touch above my knees (I can’t remember if I cut the pattern length or not).
I used a nice flowy rayon from Spotlight’s boho range, it is so nice to wear and doesn’t crease as much as other rayons I’ve used previously.
This is a great travel sundress and the drawstring means it is perfect for all that eating that just seems to happen when travelling!
I have already made a top version of this pattern and have a couple more dresses planned, although the weather is starting to cool down in Brisbane so I either need to start thinking about winter sewing….or I need to plan holidays to warm places!
Great dress for warm weather; the fit looks perfect in your photos!
Perfect warm weather dress! Love the fabric.
It really is and the fabric is divine!
This is a great dress, simple but flowing, just right for all that lovely weather.
You look really lovely and cool in your Southport dress. Just perfect for you.
Yay! I never see Cairns featured on a sewing blog. I cycle past this mosaic shell a few times a week! The perfect backdrop to the perfect dress for tropical living.