For my latest Minerva project, I used two patterns to make one dress. I took the dress portion from one and added the sleeves from the other.
![Pattern envelopes](https://i0.wp.com/sewlimitless.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/53737994029_0bde9b374e_z.jpg?resize=640%2C640&ssl=1)
The Fabric
For this project, I was gifted this very nice, lightweight fabric. It’s called John Kaldor soft crepe and it’s 100% polyester. The fabric has a gorgeous drape and is very soft like the name says.
![Woman wearing yellow floral dress](https://i0.wp.com/sewlimitless.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/53737675911_c7b6ac2f74_c.jpg?resize=600%2C800&ssl=1)
This fabric washes and dries really well. I love the vibrant print of it as well. It’s perfect for summer!
The Patterns
I’ve had both of these patterns since around 2012 and 2015. I l For this particular look, I wanted a bell-shaped, flowy sleeve. As the heat and humidity rises when we get into summer, there was no way I was going to make a long-sleeve dress.
The Dress
The Very Easy Vogue pattern is quite easy and quick to sew. While it wasn’t really necessary, I did pay attention to the direction of the fabric when I laid out the pattern. It’s a very loose fitting dress with gathers in the back and front yokes. There are no buttons or zippers, so you can simply pull it over your head.
![Woman wearing yellow dress](https://i0.wp.com/sewlimitless.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/53736792042_a6cff9c262_c.jpg?resize=600%2C800&ssl=1)
The dress has inseam pockets too!
![woman wearing yellow floral dress with her hands in pockets](https://i0.wp.com/sewlimitless.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/53738052464_743d9bfa4e_c.jpg?resize=600%2C800&ssl=1)
Because the dress is very loose, the belt really helps to cinch in the waist. By the way, there were no issues with adding sleeves in from a different patten. The sleeves from the Butterick pattern fit perfectly into the Vogue dress.
![Back view of Vogue 8847](https://i0.wp.com/sewlimitless.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/53738140705_9a517c39c0_c.jpg?resize=533%2C799&ssl=1)
Conclusion
While I am a little bit concerned about how comfortable the dress will be when the weather gets hot, I think it will be fine to wear. I am always cold in the summer when I’m indoors and the air conditioning is blasting!
I am so glad I used two patterns to make one dress. The end result is just what I had in mind.
If you’d like te see the video of this project, you can view that here.