Another chica who sews and blogs (I don't remember who) suggests looking past the illustrations on the pattern envelope to imagine what the pattern can become. Who knew there was a little mod dress lurking in there?
Some modifications I made:
shortened hem by about 6 inches
inserted a separating zipper in the front
added lining
I used stretch denim purchased from one of my all time favorite San Francisco fabric stores, Fabrix.
A peak inside (a bit wrinkled from wear)...
I used a white cotton of forgotten origin for the lining. I also added a zipper flap (copied from my husband's North Face jacket) so the zipper wouldn't rub against my skin and to prevent my skin from getting caught in the zipper (ouch!).
I can wear this through summer and into fall with a long sleeved tee and tights. I can also accessorize with scarves and long chain jewelry.
I can imagine making this up again in wool for winter - a bright color contrasting with black or grey. Although I don't want summer to end, I find myself thinking of cooler weather and sewing some fun warm clothes. ¡Hasta pronto!
