I love this pattern too. It's the wrap dress from Gertie Sews Vintage Casual. I highly recommend this book if you like vintage styles and sewing. Its got some really cute basic pieces.
That being said, I had to alter this dress quite a bit. Apparently my sizing is not the same as the book's. I made the whole dress with the book sizing (trying pieces on as I made them and they seemed fine), but when I finished the dress and tried it on...frump city.
I had to take in the top (front and back) because it was so puffy, I changed the sleeves from short sleeves to more flattering cap sleeves, I raised the waistline 2", and I raised the hem about 5".
Even with all the alterations though the dress only took about a weekend to make. Not bad!
The whole point of making this dress was because I have all these cute sundresses in material completely unsuitable for heat. Polyester and whatnot. No thanks. I HATE fabric that clings to you in the summer. I need to breathe. This dress is just simple cotton and breathes wonderfully.
Another great thing about this dress. It's a full on wrap dress, but it crosses over plenty in the front so I don't have to worry about a little breeze making my flash anyone. Always a plus!
Funny enough, I actually bought this fabric for this project to be a wearable muslin. I found cute vintage-y looking fabric super cheap from the quilting cotton section of Joann (plus a 50% off coupon, woohoo!). I figured if I messed up royally, or the dress turned out too frumpy I could just cut my losses. Turns out I didn't need to. Yay!
I really love this dress. It's so cute and comfy! Now I still have my original fabric I bought for this, so I can make myself a second one.
These pictures look so awkward. I always feel weird having my picture taken. Really, I only have so many up is so you can see the dress.
Yay pockets! Yes, I really felt that needed to be said again.
Oh, and when I finally finished the dress, I tried it on and showed it to Jeff to get his opinion. He took one look and said, "You look like a cute 50's housewife. Do you have a string of pearls to wear with it?"
I'll take it. :)