It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything. Still crafting, papercrafting, and doing mixed media art as well as creating, and designing.

I wanted to share a sewing project I just completed. In a way, this is a collaboration with my artist son (ryanhandicraft), https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/ryanhandicraft.

So here is the backstory.

My son has been creating and designing with cyanotype. He is a fabulous artist and dabbles in various art mediums and styles. I saw his finished design of this print (link above) and decided it would make a great top or dress. I had collaborated with him before on one of his citrus prints, so I was super excited to use another one of his designs.

I am currently working with a client on some of her designs (more about that later), by making her patterns and sewing her designs. So, I knew I wanted something quick to stitch up. I haven’t had much time to sew for myself, and was happy to grab some free time to work on something for the summer. In comes simplicity.com and Butterick Patterns (B6784). The perfect pattern for a summer dress and my son’s graphic design. I already purchased the fabric and was waiting for the right pattern inspiration.

I wanted something that was light and machine washable. I ordered the cyanotype print in Cotton Lawn fabric. I pre-washed it and it came out great. Nice breathable and flowy fabric. Perfect for the hot summers we have each year.

I love the look of this dress. It is perfect for lounging, has a resort type feel, can be dressed up or down with sneakers or sandals. You could even add a light-weight sweater or jacket if the weather gets cool. The bold blue and white stripes and irregular edge of the striping design is a fresh take on traditional striped fabric. The variation in the tone of the print also makes the print unique. It also helps that blue is my favorite color :).

Another feature of this pattern is the two types of pockets. One is the traditional side pocket and the other pocket is a slip pocket made into the front of the dress. I love to have pockets in my outfits. Pockets eliminate the need for carrying a purse and that is always a plus in my opinion. The pockets in this pattern are deep enough for a cell phone or small wallet, car keys, or small personal items.

Look forward to collaborating with @ryanhandicraft on another project!