DIY One Shoulder Maxi Dress + Simplicity 2178 Modified

Hi Darlings!

Happy Wednesday!! I am getting really excited about July and cant wait to see so many of you. I also have an announcement on Friday so make sure to check in and see what it is!

This dress is another inspiration dress of one I saw online HERE. A few weeks ago when I posted the floral maxi you guys sold out the store of it and then Regina found a similar fabric (the one shown today) for those who missed out on the first one and you guys sold hem out of this one too, lol but not before I had her set aside 3 yards for me ;-)

I made some adjustments to the pattern so it would look more like the inspiration dress starting with adding 3.5" to the bodice so that I could eliminate the midriff. I then cut out the long skirt but starting at the hip I flared it out to the hem. Once I attached the bodice to the skirt using a 5/8" seam allowance I pressed it and sewed it close to the edge creating a casing and then threaded my elastic through.  I also fully lined the top because I did not care for the half facing and wanted full coverage as the fabric is thin ; I also made a knee length lining for the skirt.

There is unfortunately no more of this amazing fabric but here are some great SOLIDS and PRINTS that would make this pattern amazing.

Fabric Options at Michael Levine: HERE, HERE and HERE (use coupon code MIMIJUNE10)

Also @ Gorgeous Fabric HERE and HERE (use coupon code MIMIG)

Retail Options: HERE & This one HERE is HOT!!!