Another Peppermint Swirl Dress for Lia

This one is in rainbow colors. She's been singing and twirling all morning.

It took me 7 hours this time. Last time, I tried using a 28mm rotary cutter to cut out the 28 curvy pieces needed for the 14 flounces. So much better and faster than scissors. I was never confident in using a rotary cutter for non-straight edges, but I was surprised I actually did pretty well. I was able to cut 3 or 4 layers at once.

This time, I tried cutting 7 layers and it worked! Saved so much time.

Piecing also went faster as I have had some practice by now.

I made two changes to the pattern. First, I added interfacing to the bodice fashion fabric. It made a huge difference.

Second I sandwiched the seam that connects the bodice and skirt between the bodice front and bodice lining. I did the first one according to the pattern. But I was crazy about the way the seam was exposed, although I did finish with my serger.

So much fun! I might even make more! I was reluctant to start because it seemed to be very overwhelming, but now I am more confident.