Can I just say how much I love this shade of green! It's amazing and I need more of it. The fabric is a poly crepe from Joann that I've had for so many months, that I can't remember when I bought it. I think it was back during the summer. Whenever I see poly crepes like this, I grab them up. They're good stand-ins for heavy weight crepe de chines.

This pattern is McCall's 8141, view C. 

I cut the size 16 in the bodice and graded to the 18 in the skirt, because this fabric has zero give and this pattern is drafted true to size with very little ease. I did stabilize the arm opening to prevent it from stretching out and gaping.

I made my normal sway back adjustment of one inch. But it's still a little bit of extra fabric and not laying as flat as I would like. But again, being that this fabric has no give, that may be some necessary ease. I haven't worn this for an extended period of time yet. And doing things like sitting for long periods of time and entering and exiting a car is always the real test.

I typically have zero desire to sew something more than once, but I really want to make this one again. Next time, I'll probably use something like a lightweight scuba knit with some stretch. 

In my past life, I never made anything for Valentine's Day. I was simply never moved to do so. But this year, so much in my life has changed -- for the better, that I decided, what the hell! Treat Yo Self, girl!

My love of white dresses is endless. And don't you love a good dress that you can't stand still in and you have to swoosh about? That's exactly how this one makes me feel. 

I'd saved this Mara Hoffman dress in my inspiration file last year. I knew I was going to eventually make it. I'd thought about hacking the True Bias Nikko Dress. It would've taken some work, but I could see the possibility. But I was in Joann flipping through the Simplicity catalog and discovered Simplicity 9176. It was as close to perfect as I was going to get.

The style lines were already there... the sleeveless turtleneck, waist seam, and a-line midi length. My fabric is Stretch Crepe Knit I found at Joann.

I just needed to make a few easy modifications to achieve my dress.

I made my usually bodice adjustment. I lengthened the front by one inch, and I made a one inch full bust adjust which created waist seam. I always need shaping right there.

I made a one inch sway back adjustment to the bodice. I made a 2 inch full seat adjustment to the skirt and added 3 inches to the length.

I added a center front seam to the skirt in order to create the front slit opening.

I added pockets and made a belt. You can find my How to Sew a DIY Belt Tutorial here.

I bought McCall's 7866 when it first came out. Even though the main photo on the envelope screamed prom, I liked the more casual looks with the sleeves. I ran across the pattern in my collection and studied it for a while and realized that it would really work for me in a jersey knit fabric.

In order to make this a more day-appropriate look or a casual date night look, I had to close up the front and back keyhole cutouts. The side cutouts and front slit are more than enough detail. I also made a full bust adjustment by one inch and added a waist dart for shaping.

For the back, I made my usual one inch sway back adjustment and a 2 inch full seat adjustment to prevent the back hem from hiking up.

I originally made the full-length with no adjustment. It hit at a weird length above the ankle as I figured it would. I knew I was going to cut it down to a midi length. That seems to be my go-to hemline. But I love the way it turned out and it's perfect for cocktails.