Mission Maxi Dress

I never got around to posting this dress after I finished it last summer, but with my Sewing Knits without the Serger class coming up next week, I got to thinking about this pattern.  It’s the Mission Maxi Dress from Jamie Christina, and it went together like a dream.  No serger, just a narrow 1/4″ seam allowance and some soft cotton jersey.  Honestly, I don’t think I would have ever chosen brown, but I had this fabric on hand and wanted to make a wearable muslin before I cut into my really yummy knits–and then I ended up loving the fit of this so much that I haven’t made another one yet.  Took a couple of hours or so, but has so few seams, and really is super straight-forward.  I’m hoping I can make at least one more for the coming spring and summer, since the length is just where I like it–right above my ankles–and it looks super cute under a cardigan.  Plus, it’s flattering in the fit, but not so revealing that a couple of extra lbs make me feel too self-conscious to wear it.  And out of this soft jersey, it is crazy comfortable to wear.  Let’s hear it for simple patterns that stitch up quickly and fit the way they’re supposed to!