Brrrr! A sundress in June
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Yep, it’s a bit chilly for sundress wearing here in southern Australia, but I made this dress as a Sew together for Summer Instagram sewing challenge. Obviously the theme works better for the Northern Hemisphere!
The idea is to sew a sundress and post a photo using #sewtogetherforsummer. If you also use #s21entry, you could be a randomly-picked winner of some excellent prizes including a Lizzy Haywood book pack. The full details are here.
![Sundress in June](https://lizhaywood.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sundress-in-June-IMG_0625-shortlist.jpg)
There’s an accompanying bundle of discount codes for everyone to use.
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You might recognise this (free) pattern as the zero waste ruffle tank. I’ve been wanting to sew it as a dress, so this was a perfect opportunity. I just made the top longer and added a cummerbund belt.
![Free pattern zero waste Ruffle tank](https://lizhaywood.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ruffle-tank-purple-in-front-of-car-IMG_7244-shortlist-instagram-maybe.jpg)
The ruffle tank pattern is fast and simple to sew. I used some quilting cotton from Spotlight – it’s a bit 1930s retro with flower pots and birds on it.
![Sundress in June flatlay](https://lizhaywood.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sundress-in-June-closeup-flatlay-IMG_0691.jpg)
Yes, that’s not me in the sundress photos! I was unwilling to model a strappy dress when it was only 10 degrees, but luckily my daughter is now the same size as me and was happy to do it (she brought along a fur-lined parka).
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![Sundress in June back view](https://lizhaywood.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sundress-in-June-back-view-IMG_0631-shortlist-back-view.jpg)
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Cheers!
Oh my goodness Liz! Firstly thank you for sponsoring such a great prize for the challenge and sewing up such a lovely dress … but also major thanks and kudos to your daughter fur braving the chills for the photos!
You’re welcome Sarah, it’s a fun challenge.
So glad you picked sundresses rather than swimsuits!
I love this dress and am anxious to try it! Can you give more information on how you made the belt? Thank you.
Thanks Nancy, I hope it goes well for you.
Confession: the belt is just a strip of fabric pinned around the waist of the model – I didn’t have time to make a proper one. However, I think cummerbund-type belts would look good with this dress.