Super Summer Sundress

The beauty of Texas is that we get summer weather basically all year. Last week I made a really cute sundress that I have be meaning to make for a while now. It turned out adorable but of course as soon as I finish it, it gets cold and rainy in Texas 🙁 Luckily by the middle of the week it is going to be back to the 90degree weather that Texas is known for, and I will have a chance to wear it.

I used Simplicity 2362 to make the dress, and unfortunately this pattern is now out of print. I didn’t even realize I had bought the pattern so long ago, but I guess I did. I always buy at least 5 patterns when Hobby Lobby puts them on sale for 99cents.

I had some beautiful blue Batik fabric in my stash and it was just crying out to be loved, so I adopted it for this project 🙂 I love the way it turned out and I am so excited to finally be able to wear it all day, rather than just trying it on.

A close up of the pretty pleated bodice on my amazing body double. My mom told me 3 years ago that she was going to get me a dress form as a graduation gift, and I finally got it this summer. Needless to say, I am overjoyed at having it finally!

I still need to add the hook and eye fastener above the zipper, but I need to go buy some in order for that to happen 🙂

I tried to take some pictures outside, but William was curious and kept walking in front of me. He’s such a sweet boy, and he LOVES to play in the backyard.

William looking cute as always.

Overall, I love how the dress turned out and I love that it only took me 2 days to make. The best thing about making sundresses is that they come together so quickly!

With the Texas weather starting to have random rainy cold fronts, I think it might be time to start making some pieces that are more suited towards fall 🙂