Tea House Dress

 This is the Tea House dress pattern by Sew House Seven. I made this once before, but now I have used a smaller size and changed the length for the second sew up. This dress was finished earlier in June, but I'm just not getting around to taking pictures. They are not great pics, but it's going to be in the 90's here today and I wanted to get these in before the heat. 

Surrounded by squash plants

The fabric is from Lillian and is great for a breezy summer dress. It is very lightweight and I like the subtle stripes. It sewed up beautifully and really feels almost gauzy when I'm wearing it. One drawback to its 'lightness' though is that it is fairly translucent bordering on transparent. I knew I needed to wear light colors of undergarments, but after my first round of picture taking I realized that I also needed to wear a slip.

The hibiscus and roses are blooming

The large pockets are wonderful and after I lengthened the dress above the waist I can put my hands in them without hiking my shoulders up. 

The sun is really starting to heat things up

This dress is shortened in length from my first version and I think it will make it easier for moving around in the garden.

Checking on the potatoes

Under the clematis

This dress affords plenty of room to sit, reach, stretch, etc. within it. I don't feel restricted by it in any way. There is a good chance that this fabric is going to wrinkle easily though and you will be able to tell when I have been sitting.

Geraniums, petunias and a zinnia

Looking up to the sunflowers

Only a few wrinkles as of yet

There are two different ways to tie the waist. I haven't decided which one I prefer. Maybe I need to look at a fancier way of tying in the front?

Tied in front

Tied in back

The pics were a bit tricky in the bright sun and heat, but I'm glad this will finally get posted.