Newest fabric purchase and new sewing plans

As mentioned in an earlier post, I just acquired another lovely knit fabric from Gorgeous Fabrics. Here is the promised photo.



I am thinking about making this Butterick dress pattern and using this fabric.




I also want to make this McCall's dress. I have a brown with white circles knit that I acquired I believe from Fabric.com. about a year ago that I want to use to make this one. More later.

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  1. Ooooooohhh--scrumptious fabric! You're going to have quite a nice dress wardrobe for summer.

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  2. You know how much I love knit prints! So I think both projects will be great.

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  4. That fabric is lovely! I have too much waiting to be sewn and have been pretty good lately about acquiring more. I'm getting ready to make my second dress from that McCall's pattern.

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