Zombie Pinup Girl Dress!

I found a great zombie pinup girl fabric at Joann Fabrics. It was too unique to pass up on! Using a pattern I already own I decided to make a very basic sleeveless dress.

It pairs two of my loves: a tailored look and a quirky fabric.

Because I purchased the fabric without a project in mind I didn't have enough to make the entire dress out of the zombie fabric. I chose a plain black cotton fabric for the lining pieces as well as the front two side panels and the back two side panels (so basically the sides of the dress are black). I also chose a black zipper for the dress.

I really enjoying just making something simple and fun for myself. While it isn't necessarily something I can wear to work, it will definitely get worn! After I finished sewing it all together I tried it on to mark the hem and it was way too big! Apparently my measurements I took a few months ago are no longer the same. Instead if just altering it then and there I elected to wait until September to try it on and make some alterations. It's the perfect dress for October and I will wait and see what size I am then so it can fit perfectly. When it fits I'll snap a picture and post about the alterations. For now it will sit in my closet waiting for the Fall.

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