New Look 6281 is now out of print, sadly.  I made this pattern for Clare a couple of times when she was much younger, and pulled it out late last week to give myself a quick-fix satisfying dress to sew for Stella.

The main fabrics are all Kaffe Fassett quilting cottons, and I wish I could remember what the lining stripe is!  It’s such an easy pattern to put together but looks quite effective with the fabric blocking.  The bodice is lined, so armholes and neck are smoothly finished, and there’s a simple (vintage) button and loop at the back.

Sadly, Stella is not half as compliant as Clare when it comes to modelling my latest creations.  Maybe one day I’ll get a photo of her wearing this!  Summer seems to have started early here in Melbourne, so dresses like this are ideal.

I’m a little behind with blogging/tweeting/emails at the moment, so my apologies.  Busy sewing/crocheting/keeping house/working/ferrying children/catching up in real life.  Steadily working my way through my pre-Christmas list.  And regularly going to the gym – gasp!  I’m actually enjoying it.  Now, pick yourself up from the floor!  Four visits a week, one with a personal trainer who makes me work HARD.  Starting to feel some muscles developing and maybe even a little less flab.  One month down, here’s hoping that I can keep up the momentum.