This is the final product after I worked out all the bugs of the wearable muslin.  I really like the fit of this dress.  I adjusted the waist as it was a little too loose on my body type and I didn’t account for the increase to the sleeve in the flounce so it’s a little tight, but I still love it.  The hem is not straight, sort of wavy and the polyester didn’t press as good as I liked, but overall I’m very happy with this sew.   Pattern Description: Semi-fitted through the bust dresses have back zipper, French darts and long trumpet sleeves. B: Lace overlay. I made…

This is my wearable muslin and a case of over fitting.  This dress is wonderful and simple, I started messing with getting the fit closer and closer, until it was too close and the sleeve wouldn’t fit right.  I serged before putting the sleeve so there wasn’t much seam allowance for me to mess with but that’s what I get for not leaving well enough alone.  I have already made adjustments and cut this out to be sewn again.  Lesson learned, measure before sewing, spread measurement over all seams equally and baste. Pattern Description: Semi-fitted through the bust dresses have back zipper, French darts and long trumpet sleeves. B: Lace…