Let's do this again!

Do you remember this dress? I do. I made it to be an everyday dress and I drafted the pattern as a copy of a vintage design that appeared in Vogue's New Book for Better Sewing. I didn't get the neckline and shoulder area exactly correct and the neckline gaped and pulled open. I was constantly adjusting the dress as it pulled back over my shoulders. After a couple of wearings, the dress went back into my fabric stash.

Then I found this pattern as a good substitute for self drafted dress.  It's a reprint from Simplicity and I liked the coat option that came with the pattern.

So I recut the old dress and made a new one. The back has an invisible zipper and you can see the horizontal yoke seam that goes across both the front and back.

This is the front view and it's not a particularly flattering photo for the dress. It is better than that. I've recycled the self-fabric belt from the old dress. I can wear this chemise two ways. I prefer a bit of a defined waistline.

This is the dress with my new sweater. This is how I would normally wear this during the normal work week at home. Is the dress a stunner fashion and fit wise? I would say no. It is a simple, easy to make dress for daily housework. Would I make the dress again? Yes, probably would give it a try in ponte knit. I might be able to make a smaller size with a knit and hopefully have a slightly slimmer silhouette.