Finished this dress for Kelsey in December 2019, but did not get around to a post about it. I used Simplicity 1136, but the gathers on the hem band are more like pleats - Simplicity has a video about gathering and a few more tips and I am trying to use those tips. I added sleeves to this pattern and could have used a bit more fabric because the top is a bit snug in the back for closing - VELCRO closing in the back. The fabric is coordinating from a pile of fat quarters I bought on AMAZON. I do like this style.
Meanwhile, the Asian quilt is coming along slowly - I have sewn up the blocks and now need to get the top sewn, backed, batted and quilted before too many months in 2020!!
