  
PROJECT DETAILS

    Status
    Completed
  
    Started
    March 2019
  
    Completed
    December 2020
  
    Pattern Name
    Kalle
  
    Designer / Company
    Closet Case Patterns
  
    Size
    6
    34" x 27" x 36"
  
    Fabric
    Polyester and Cotton Mix
    1 yd.
    pre-washed, wash cold, lay out to dry
  
    Notions
    All Purpose Thread, interfacing, zipper, 9 (1/2") buttons - used 8
  
    Machines
    Sewing, Serger

NOTES

This dress pattern and fabric was originally purchased to be worn on a trip to Italy. The trip was amazing, but unfortunately I did not have this dress finished in time. The material is most likely a polyester mix (?), I remember purchasing 4 yards due to the lovely unicorn pattern. It is certainly a busy, playful, and boisterous fabric design. Perfect for my “around town” wardrobe. I also am finding that I love, love, love denim look fabric. More please!

RESOURCES USED

How To Make the Shirtdress | Closet Core Patterns (formerly Closet Case Patterns) // Sewalong // This resource was worth its weight in gold. I was able to use it for assistance in the areas that I was bound to get hung up over in the pattern. My only suggestion would be to add an “adding buttons/buttonholes” tutorial.
Button and Buttonhole Positioning | American Sewing Guild // November 8, 2019 blog article
Button and Buttonhole Positioning | Threads Magazine // How To: [10/17/2008] The Most Important Button Position Is the One on the Bust Point Line
Button and Buttonhole Positioning | Sewaholic // 2/25/2015 Shirtmaking: Button Placement & Buttonhole Tips

FINAL THOUGHTS

Important Tip: Use Fray Check before cutting open buttonholes with seam ripper.