Doing some more making with this faux patchwork design, from my Cozy Up fabric line.

I needed some instant gratification sewing, so whipped up Simplicity 1080. This is my second time sewing, so I ended up making a few modifications:

I made my own own bias tape for the neckline and next time around, would bind the armholes similarly. Both times I’ve found the armholes a little fussy and they haven’t finished up as cleanly as I’d like. I also raised the armholes, as they had been low on the first dress I made. That’s not typically an adjustment I have to make, so probably worth bearing in mind, if you choose to sew.
I dropped the front darts about an inch and a half, so they sit closer to the natural waistline. As the pattern is drafted, the darts create more of an empire waist.
I skipped the front pockets completely — it’s a fun feature, but I wanted something more basic. I also shortened the back ties by a couple inches.
In sewing again, I’d probably add an extra inch to the bottom of the dress, for hemming purposes. I’m 5’5 and had just enough to do a shallow hem, but would like something deeper for the future.

Overall though, this pattern is a great basic and easy enough that you can probably make it in a day. And now I have my eye on making a few more, to carry me through the summer.