The answer to did I need another Anna Dress in the closet is most definitely a yes!
Is it a fabric hog? Yes. Is the drafting perfect? No. But I have worked through those issues and have a handy torn apart muslin that I kept so that solved the fitting issues.
And would it have been nice to be more thoughtful about pattern placement? Perhaps, yes. But it's rare that there is a wealth of yardage to play with, and such was the case with this fabric remnant.
In the end, it's an extremely comfortable, easy to throw on and go dress that has already had quite a bit of wear this Summer. And I would call that a success!
The only real issue is that I obviously cannot get rid of this pattern because I may want to make another in the future. Which doesn't help to get my large pattern collection under control.
Then again, it is always fun to revisit an old pattern.
I have quite a few multiple use patterns that have served me well.
But I also enjoy the thrill of working with a new design to see what secrets they may have hidden in their drafting or instructions (I'm looking at you, vintage patterns!).
So I will be stashing this particular pattern for now, and next up is deciding what to tackle next.
And as far as that goes, I am a bit stuck because there are too many choices. Which is perhaps a sign to take a break and clean up the sewing room . . . but where's the fun in that?!
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