Morrison Dress - My First Summer Make

We just got slapped with a hot spell here so it jump started me right into summer sewing.  When it climbs into the 90's I grab for the loosest, softest dress I can find in my closet.  I'll be adding a few Morrison dresses to my closet for these days and this is the first.

I'm sewing largely from my stash since we are in quarantine (and really I should sew this stuff up, right?) and I chose this liquidy soft cotton/rayon/spandex jersey from GirlCharlee fabrics (and yes they are shipping right now!)  It's a perfect pick for this pattern since it's medium weight, has a nice drape and cute print.

I cut a size 6 top and a size 8 skirt and blended the two together at the waist. Generally, when I make a Morrison top in a stretchy knit I make a size 6 (so it doesn't look too boxy), in a woven I make an 8 and the dress I always cut a 8 skirt.  I added a strip of interfacing at the pocket openings so they don't stretch out of shape but otherwise I made it just like the instructions and finished it in one sitting of about 2 hours.  I got going early today because I love the days when I have something new to wear especially since I spend so much time at home.  It's the little things, right?

Next, I think I'll take the Morrison top pattern and lengthen it about 12" to make a simple t-shirt dress for these scorching days.  I'll share soon!

I hope you are all healthy!

​Diane