Queen City Stitcher: belladone dress

If you guys aren't converted to Deer & Doe patterns from my Datura blouse, maybe this post will convince you. Because this dress--the Belladone dress, from Paunnet fame--is the nicest, most flattering, least frustrating dress ever. Seriously! It was actually a pleasure to sew, and I never say that. Usually by the end of a project I'm so ready to be done I vow to never wear the damn thing.

Woo! Super dark picture from bad lighting!

Nick worked overtime tonight--funny story, he had to come home early anyway because there was a snake outside the house which rendered me scared and paralyzed--so I had to set up my own little photography studio outside. This meant I dragged an empty hamper to the back patio, turned it upside-down, and stacked pot drainers on top until I thought it was tall enough for the camera. It wasn't, really, but I'm resourceful and really just wanted to take the pictures and get on with my life.

I used another print from Timber & Leaf, so hopefully you aren't tired of Sarah Watts yet, because I'm sure not! Again, I have nothing but nice things to say about Blend fabrics. They're so soft and so great to work with!

I did wear this dress to work today, so if it looks wrinkled, that's why. Also there was a breeze and I'm wearing cotton underwear, so there's a lot going on, okay?

Look at those chubby arms! Yikes!

I really did enjoy every bit of this pattern. It was extremely well-written, and everything came together beautifully. If I could change one thing--and I will, because I plan to make more--I'd sew the top of the dress for about an inch before inserting the zipper. I find hook-and-eyes tedious and I could have easily avoided it.

Action shot!

So get thee to a stockist, now, and make this dress. It's so perfect for spring and summer! I'm trying to think of what print I'll use next. Hmm...all of them?

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