New Look 6587 with a Ric Rac Flourish

Happy May Day! I don't know what the weather is like where you are, but in Texas it's already getting pretty hot. That means it's time to start the sundress sewing!

It's a little bit tough to tell in some of these pictures, but I've included ric rac all around the neckline of the dress, as well as at the pockets.

Isn't it fun? Fabric-covered buttons also make me giddy. Really and truly. I'm sure you're starting to notice that I use them any chance I get. 

The fabric is actually a Ralph Lauren Cotton. It's slightly heavier weight though and I think intended for home dec. I really liked using it though because it gave a little bit of stiffness to the flare of the skirt. 

I really enjoy this pattern. It's has princess seams, which I like the fit of much better than plain 'ole darts. It also has a nice flare at the skirt. It's just gathered with basting stitches all the way around and then attached to the bodice. All in all, it feels like a 1950s house dress to me. 

The weather was very muggy on the day we took these pictures, so I had my hair in curlers tucked away for the better part of the morning to make sure it didn't fall! 

Also, let's pause for a moment to talk about how much I needed a parasol. I mean, right? 

Toodle loo!