linen button down midi dress

Not too long ago I stopped into Urban Outfitters and tried on this dress. It's not often that I try on a midi dress and fall in love with it. But I couldn't get this one out of my head for some reason. While trying the dress on I couldn't help but think that I could make it using my new dress pattern that I've been using. This is now the third time making the dress, following my light blue and navy polka dot dresses.

Self Made Dress, APC Purse, Steve Madden heels, Olivia Burton watch

I had a bit of a scare right after I finished sewing this dress. I had just finished inserting a skirt lining when I noticed a tiny bit of blood near the last button on the bottom of the skirt. "I'm bleeding???" I had somehow cut my knuckle, didn't feel it, and gotten it on the dress all within 30 seconds of my final fitting. After a quick google search & hydrogen peroxide dousing later, there was no trace of it. I can't believe I saved it!

This fabric is from Joanns and was pretty expensive, but it was so soft. Good thing coupons exist! It's a linen blend that has a bit of stretch to it. I should have made the button band wider, interfaced the bodice facing (how do I always forget???) as well as line the bodice. There is always next time!!