Since I started working at the Bernina dealership and am surrounded by sewing machines and fabric all day again I’ve been inspired to sew again. I’ve made a few projects at work for store samples but wanted to do something for me. Plus I needed clothes to wear to work.

This simple sundress has a fabulous retro 60′s housewife feel to it that I just love. The bodice is fully lined and it has a zipper on the left underarm seam. The bodice detail of the bust pleats instead of darts and the waist band give a nice fitted look. Plus it has pockets! Who doesn’t want a dress with pockets?!?!

I put it on and immediately began channeling Lucille Ball, Barbara Billingsley and Betty Draper. I must wear this dress with pearls.

The fabric is from the Moda line Freebird by MoMo (available in my etsy store!) The pattern is Simplicity 2886

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