When I was putting fabric away in September 2020, I touched this gray jacquard and thought it would be wonderful as a Myosotis maxi. I mean I'm working from home this winter so I can pretty much wear whatever I want. I seem to reach for my maxi dresses the most. They're comfortable, easy to wear and since I'm not really a pants girl, perfect for me and working from home.
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...and then as a dress with a turtleneck under it
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However, when I went to prep it, it told me that it wanted to be something totally different. I thought a Dover Duster would be perfect and checked to make sure I had enough fabric. Luckily I did.
Materials ~
3 yards stretch jacquard from Fabric Mart via the collection
(Y'all better get used to me saying that because I'm committed to sewing from the collection more in 2021!)
11 3/4" black & clear buttons from the collection
7 yards black binding purchased from Bessie Pearl Textiles on IG for this project
Construction ~
There are no new construction techniques in this version. Although I feel like I didn't have enough fabric to lengthen this the additional 2" it needed for a hem. It's part of the reason I added the binding to the front and then decided to leave it off the hemline. Though I think that was more from project fatigue! I've used this pattern four times as a jacket and once as a maxidress. This version will work as a jacket and a maxidress.
A Few Photos ~
Worn with a turtleneck and black denim leggings...
...and then as a dress with a turtleneck under it
I will probably use this pattern for another maxidress in a softer fabric when spring arrives. I love the original one and would like a couple more to add to my maxi dress collection.
...as always more later!