The Road to a #MeMade Wardrobe: Simplicity 8085
In the summer I basically live in dresses. And I really love anything with a circle skirt on it. It’s cool and flowy and I can open my legs and air out my lady space without anyone seeing my bits. So this pattern would fit in perfectly with everything else in my closet.
Pattern: Simplicity Pattern 8085 Misses' Vintage 1950s Wrap Dress in Two Lengths
Fabric: 6 yards of Ankara Print fabric (BSP1281) from AKN Fabrics
Style: 1950’s Wrap Apron Dress
Vintage/Contemporary: Vintage
Reproduction/Original: Reproduction
Pattern Edits:
1. Like I do with basically everything I make, I added a lining. I will do this even if a lining isn’t even necessary. There’s something about a lining that makes the garment feel more finished.
2. I left the bias tape alone. About a year or so ago, I was really into bias tape, so much so that I bought tools to make my own. But I soon learned that bias tape is basically the devil and working with it will literally drive you insane. So when I saw it being used on this garment I was like, nope, no thanks, fuck you bias tape…fuck you indeed.
Lessons Learned:
1. Everything doesn’t have to be perfect. I was driving myself nuts trying to match up the pattern on the fabric. And because the skirt is a circle skirt and four pieces, matching up the pattern is virtually impossible UNLESS you have like 80 yards. And ain’t nobody got time OR money for that. So, I just let go of the idea of matching it. In the end it didn’t even matter. I was causing myself unnecessary anxiety when I ended up with a cute ass dress without all the stress.
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