White Hot

On a recent trip to the fabric store, I came across this gorgeous white linen. Since white is one of those colors my stash is lacking, I decided to get some. By the time I arrived home I had decided that Id make a dress for a gathering. I chose a simple pattern, New Look 6223 last used Here. Except this time I kept the sleeves and just added 6'' to the length. 

 The thickness of this linen made it somewhat difficult to iron and once I cut... ughh.. Horror.

                    I eventually decided against the dress option and trashed the bodice, even after what felt like forever ironing.

I resorted to using my no fuss, self drafted midi skirt pattern for the skirt portion. I actually like it better as the heavy linen allows for a full skirt. I also added pockets, just because.

                                                                     

Pocket

Side View                

How I wore it