New Look 6413 and Yet Another Blackwood Cardigan

I just finished a dynamic duo to add to my summer wardrobe.  Here's New Look 6413 and of course the beloved Blackwood Cardigan by Helen's Closet in a combo that I got really lucky to find.  I've had my eye on this rayon crepe print at Fabricland (my local fabric store in O.C.) and was fortunate to find a dreamy lightweight french terry in a beautiful rose that goes perfectly with the print.  When this happens...you have to bring both fabrics home.

This dress is really simple and perfect for a beginner or anyone that needs a quick project.  It calls for a front bodice zipper which I thought would be odd but actually looks really nice.  It's completely unnecessary for the dress (it would pull over without it) but you would need to put it in for the jumpsuit view.  Since I made this as a sample for the fabric store I included it so people could see the pattern as it's written. 

I don't think anyone needs another Blackwood cardigan review so i won't add one here but I've made 5 now if that says anything about it.  But what I like about this one is the color.  It's not a color I would normally look at but it turns out it goes with so many things in my closet!  I probably have at least 3 other outfits for it.  

Just a quick share today as I've got more dresses in the works.
Happy Sewing,
​Diane