Conflict of Interest.

I was nearly unable to take this dress for a spin before temperatures took a turn towards fall here in the Windy City. I barely squeaked by yesterday when I sported it, and today, it's brisk. I dare say, the summer sewing season is officially over. Why the delay? I was holding out for game day. 

Chicago is a football city- a HUGE football city. And, here, the home team is king. There are transplants whose loyalties have remained true despite borders, and they're tolerated by the locals; unless, of course, your loyalty lays in Green Bay. Chicagoans have a special distaste for their cheesehead rivals to the North.- I like to call it jealousy, but that's just my take. ;-) 

When I started this dress back in June, it wasn't my intention to show team-spirit. It took me forever to get around to finishing my hem, and before I knew it, the season had started. Unfortunately, this get-up is better suited for warm weather and doesn't stand a chance of remaining my official uniform. It's probably sentenced to the closet until spring.  

I rate this project pretty-much successful. Unlike my previous post, I stayed true to the rules with this one. However, when I revisit this pattern, I'll definitely skip the facings. I can also shorten the bodice in take-2. It fits fairly well overall, but as you can see above, there's some extra fabric there that can go. 

Pattern: Simplicity 4984
Fabric: Japanese Cotton Sateen
Notions: "18 zipper

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It's not popular to be a Packers fan when nearly everyone you know is against you. But, popularity isn't one of my priorities. And, last night at the first Bears/Packers match up of the season, I let my freak-flag fly. Oh, and just in case you missed it, WE WON! GO PACK, GO!