Finished: Hawaiian Lisette Dress

I love those shoes!

I made another "Lisette Passport Dress" from Simplicity 2209, which may just be my favorite pattern. If you haven't already, I seriously recommend that you pick up a copy and give it a whirl. It doesn't require massive yardage and can be "slapped" together rather quickly. ( Not that I'd ever slap something  together. )

I must admit that I didn't follow the directions for this version whatsoever, in fact I didn't even remove them from the envelope. This fabric was free from my aunts stash. Yippee for free fabric!

What I did differently:

• I didn't have quite enough fabric, so I didn't cut the back bodice and skirt on the fold.
• I inserted a lapped zipper in the back, as opposed to the side. ( In my last version I omitted the zipper, but I have to evolve into contortionist mode to get it on.)
• I didn't use the neck facing, instead I used store bought bias tape.
• I constructed the back of the dress so I could set in the zipper flat, then I constructed the front of the dress. 

The Other Details:

• Pattern: Simplicity 2209
• Fabric: Hawaiian print quilter's cotton, free from my aunt's stash
• Notions: One package bias tape, one regular zipper
• Make again: Heck yes!
• Recommend to others: Absolutely!

Happy Sewing!