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December 11, 2015 ·

Blue Out and About Dress

Pattern Review· Sewing

A few months ago, I made an Out and About Dress in a semi-neutral print. You know how sometimes the dresses you make ending hanging in the closet and are never worn! Not so with this dress. I wear it all the time!

Blue Out and About Dress by Sew Caroline | Radiant Home Studio

There are 2 main things I love about it. First, it is comfortable – both the fabric and the style. I love that I don’t have to worry about modesty while chasing kids in it. The skirt is long enough to cover everything, and the neckline is flattering but doesn’t gape open. Second, the fit is flexible and forgiving. When my weight has fluctuated a few pounds and the tailored clothes in my closet feel a bit snug, this dress still fits and looks flattering.

Blue Out and About Dress by Sew Caroline | Radiant Home Studio

I liked (and still like) the neutral patterned dress I made first, but many times I wished I had a solid color for layering. I like to wear scarves and vests, so this version will work well—just a solid navy blue Out and About dress—ready to mix and match with everything. The fabric is Art Gallery knit, which I love. Even with constant washing and wearing, it’s doesn’t pill like the cheaper knits I’ve bought. It’s worth a couple of extra dollars a yard for a quality garment that lasts.

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I made a size small with no changes. The knit is forgiving, which makes this a great dress to sew if you are just starting out. An average woman should not have to worry about making alterations to have a finished dress that fits well.

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I have a more extensive review of the pattern on my first post if you are interested in more construction details.

I’m also sharing this at the Sew Can She link party!

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  1. Jaime says

    December 11, 2015 at 10:39 am

    Love cute and easy wearing knit dresses – so comfortable! Love the navy!

    • Sara Curtis says

      December 11, 2015 at 11:23 am

      Thank you Jamie! Great tips on your jeans posts, by the way!

  2. Caroline says

    December 16, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    LOVE!!! It’s so cute + simple with the solid knit. Isn’t AGF knit to die for? It’s definitely my favorite. You look great! Thank you for sharing =)
    xoxo,
    Caroline

    • Sara Curtis says

      December 17, 2015 at 10:12 am

      I love the AGF knits. If I had know that there were knits that were so easy to sew with, I wouldn’t have avoided them so long!

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