Crepe Dress

I have been putting off sewing a dress for the longest time for a number of reasons:

Time....finding the perfect fabric.....Time.........finding the right pattern.........Time...........

and of course

PATIENCE

I am the type of sewer who likes to start a project and complete it (at least big projects) within a few hours or sittings.  This Crepe Dress has been calling my name for at least a few months and it is complete!

So, what is a Crepe Dress?  Well, it isn't a delicious, very thin pancake, often rolled or folded around a filling as seen in the image below---although, that does sound yummy! 

Crepe is actually the name for a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.  So, the Crepe Dress is just an easy wrap style dress with a no sew closure....see below.

back view

I love the cut and style of dress, not to mention the vintage look and fabric.  Heather Bailey's Picnic Bouquet. I had made an apron a few years ago using this print, only in the "gold" and absolutely loved it!  

front view with cap sleeves

me being a nerd

*Note:  My straight hair. 

 I thought to myself, "Why not try to keep the curls away on the hottest and most humid day of summer!?"

complete

I decided after a few rough photos on my own I probably needed some help...I recruited my husband for this pic!  

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