Essentially Done.

I say essentially because I still need to tack the lining to the zipper tape. The Dress is Simplicity 3673, I made View C in a combination of sizes. I started with a 14 through the shoulders, tapering to a 16 at the waist and a 20 at the hips. I moved the zipper from the center back to the left side and cut all the pieces on the fold. I also fully lined the dress. The pattern only calls for lining the bodice, but I'm learning it's pretty darn easy to add a full lining and make it feel good when you're wearing it. The fabric is embroidered wool flannel from JoAnn's. I wasn't sure it was really wool until I washed it and then ironed it. There is a definite smell that belongs to wool alone and believe me - this is wool. I can't remember what I paid for the yardage, but I purchase 3 yards and have a very little bit left. I might make some sort of matchy-matchy handbag. Not sure. I think, based on the muslin (I haven't actually had the dress on yet) that I could have stayed at a 14 through the waist and gone out to a 16/18 through the hips. But I didn't want to over fit the dress. I will mostly wear this work, where I sit and jump up and down all day long. Currently, I don't have a cute little blouse to wear under it, but other than the fact that it is Winter I could wear it without a blouse and just layer either a soft pink or blue cardigan over it. I will try it with a turtleneck, but I think it needs a cute little blouse like the envelope. Thanks for the support and encouragement during this project. Tonight I'm going to cut out the next dress and lined jacket. Carolyn - I'm finally taking you up on the challenge to make a lined jacket. Stay tuned.