This dress has been in the works for quite some time . . .

As in, A SOLID YEAR!

You’d never guess it, though, given its “simplistic” nature.

We were supposed to sew it last winter, yet prior to beginning the project we realized we would need to purchase the pattern‘s larger size range.

So, we put the project on pause.

The good news is: Although our initial plans were delayed, our sewing preferences have remained constant!

And, since we had recently sewn a Christmas dress using this same pattern, we were confident in the size / fit of this particular garment.

The wide-wale corduroy was turned perpendicular on the pockets and placket area for a subtle difference.

Due to the thickness of the corduroy, cream broadcloth was used for the collar’s lining and the hemline.

Liberty bias was used on the collar and cuffs. The sleeves were cut 1″ shorter than specified, and then finished with a bias band of liberty at the edge.

Liberty was also used on the pocket bands and placket area. We created width by sewing two pieces together.

Our source for Liberty bias is an Etsy store {HERE} that has some pretty good prices! So, if you want a touch of liberty at a fraction of the cost, it would be worth your time to go and check it out!

Currently, EA LOVES dresses and would wear them every day – if her wardrobe allowed it!

You won’t hear these aunts complain . . . Dresses are “one hit wonders” {and don’t require multiple sewn pieces to accompany them}!!

Our only problem is keeping up with this growing girl!

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Pattern: Oliver + S, Jump Rope Dress {size 4, with an additional 1″ length}

Fabric: wide-wale cream corduroy; liberty bias {bought HERE}

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