Sew Inspired, LLC - Sleepless Crafter

For round 3, we were all given the same pattern to use—a dress with a weird bodice—the Colette Rue pattern.  Modifications to the pattern are allowed but it still has to be recognizable as the pattern.  We were given digital files to download.  I took one of the files to Staples to have it printed using their engineering prints.  It was sized way too small.  The sleeve fit on an 8.5x11” paper—a doll-size sleeve.  After being at Staples for over an hour trying to download the other files to see if they would print properly, it cost a small fortune.  I have never spent more than $10 on a pattern.  To print 3 pages, it cost over $21.  Since the pattern had two different versions, it was spread out over 5 pages.  Also, the pages had patterns for the lining, which I am not going to do.  So basically it cost over $21 to get one page worth of patterns. Ok, done with my ranting . . . for now. First off, I chose version 2, with the straighter skirt and no piping in the bodice.

Pattern or style, and how it fits the criteria: I used Simplicity 3956 View A , an empire-waist cross-over top with sleeves and skirt cut on the bias. Fabric used - material and yardage: Polyester Georgette - 2 yards. Lining (not sure what it's made of) - 1 yard

2016 Sewing Bee Round 1 - Shorts or Capris