What fun that you’re going to Charolette Frocktails! My vote is the Magnolia dress. Go for it!

I love the look of the Magnolia dress!! I cannot wait to finally meet you in person in Charlotte!

The third one. Although I think all of them would look great.

All your dress patterns sound lovely. I don’t think you could go wrong with any of them. If I had to choose my favorite it would be the Gigi dress. I can picture you wearing it with a little capelet or bolero; it would be stunning. That said, if I were you, I’d probably choose the Alana dress because you know it will fit and flatter you as the Atelier Jupe patterns always do, and it is a really lovely dress. I like the Magnolia dress, as well and I am sure it would be lovely if you chose it, but I think if you were trying to pattern match, that dress could be a real fabric hog. I know whatever you choose with be gorgeous. I like the idea of learning bag making with a kit and a sewing course. I wish I’d done that for my first one. Doing it on my own with an online free pattern wasn’t the best idea, but I did end up with a bag that suits my needs well, even if the interfacing is a little on the weak side. I really love having a bag that has pockets that suit my needs!!! I am sure you are going to sail right through making your bag whenever you get around to sewing it. I finished my shorts and am so thankful they fit well as I needed some denim shorts. My sewing mojo has left the building, so I’m taking a short break. The garden is keeping me busy and I’m thinking about getting into some hand embroidery or crocheting to mix things up a bit. I hope you have a lovely week ahead and you and your family are staying cool.

The top you’re wearing is lovely, Cynthia;, and the PJ bottoms look super-comfy! Looking forward to seeing your bag, and can’t wait to see you at Frocktails! 💗

I would go with your first thoughts and go for the magnolia dress. It would be fab

I vote for either the Magnolia dress or the first dress. You could extend the first dress pattern to a long or midi length dress as well. Create the magnolia with the short flutter sleeve it you think you might wear it more often. Both would be beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration. I need to find a little time to sew again. Summer has been busy with the grandchildren. I look forward to your video’s on your channel.❤

Hi Cynthia. I love the Palma top. Are the instructions in English? Pajama pants are awesome to make. I can’t wait to see your planned makes. It’s always great to see you! Have a great weekend! ❤ Diann

I like the second pattern best! Im looking forward to seeing your fabric pairings!

I love the look of the Magnolia dress, Cynthia! It would be stunning on you. I adore Atelier Jupe patterns, so I’d go with that dress if you don’t want to invest in more fabric for the Magnolia.

I like pattern no. 2, even though I’m sure all 3 will look chic. Can’t wait to see your selection. Also can’t wait to see the bag you’ll make this winter. Those fabrics, especially the geometric shapes fabric, are gorgeous! And I love that neon rainbow hardware. Love your channel!

I think you will look lovely in the Magnolia Dress! I vote for buying fabric and making that one with the slit! French chic for sure! 😇

Hi Cynthia. If you're looking for some dress inspiration for Frocktails, Cloth Edit in Australia have a lot to choose from. I'm a regular watcher, and admire all your lovely makes 😊

Thanks for the review. Thinking about trying this myself. What weight denim did you use ? I was going to go for 13oz so I’m trying to figure how much interfacing I need to do or if the structure is ok that heavy

Fabric is stunning, dress looks beautiful on you.

Woo hoo! I’m going to Charlotte Frocktails, too! So far, Izzy from Dizzy Quilts and Sews and her daughter, Christine from Christine SewsAlot, & Andra from Andra Makes are going too. It will be fun! Your Fringe dress is lovely, Cynthia. 💕😘

I somehow missed this video when it came out. Most of us can relate only too well to having full fabric storage facilities. I may be approaching full button storage facilities as well now. Our local Hobby Lobby is downsizing their button selection, and they put a lot of buttons on sale. I bought the ones that were the styles and colors that I would normally use. For some reason I like metal buttons, and they were clearancing a ton of them. For a few seconds after seeing the thread I had envisioned a glorious embroidered amethyst colored linen fabric in my brain, so seeing a fabric with so little of the purple threw me. After giving it a little thought, it really is a nice fabric, and I am sure you will come up with just the right pattern to make your fabric shine. You have a gift for matching fabric and patterns.

When I was watching your intro, I was amazed at how well you have used your Pink Door fabrics.

Beautiful dress and fabric ❤

Gorgeous dress and fabulous fabric and buttons. The colours really pop and look lovely on you. I always love the Dahlia Society boxes when I see them on You Tube. 😊 Lynne

Great use of your fabric from the bespoke box Cynthia. The dress looks beautiful.

That dress is so lovely! You look beautiful in it. The gathering sounds like a real pain but the result is great. Also, the sound quality today is fantastic! Hope you get your hike in and have a great day. :)

What a gorgeous dress ! Those colors look so pretty on you and I can't wait to see your next creation. Thank you for sharing your talents.

That fabric is awesome!

Your dress looks beautiful on you! Wonderful job!

Fabulous dress Cynthia ,the colour is amazing 🤩

Love your fabric! I will see you at Charlotte Frocktails! Was excited to hear you are going.

Your dress is beautiful Cynthia! Those colours are gorgeous on you.

Hi Cynthia! It’s so good to see you. I’m happy you were able to sleep in… sometimes a good nights rest makes such a difference! I love your Fringe dress. You are so good at pairing fabrics and patterns. You look lovely as always. Forcktails sounds so fun. I can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back. Hope you have a great weekend! ❤ Diann

Sew gorgeous, Cynthia! 💗

That fabric is so pretty, Cynthia! 💗

Your dress in that fabulous fabric looks stunning! Good call on the buttons, too! Too bad about the peach tree.

The dress is gorgeous. I love the buttons too.

Hi Cynthia, your dress is beautiful 🤩. The fabric is gorgeous. You look great 🙌🏻🙌🏻💕💕. Thank you for sharing 🌸🌸

I really like that dress on you! Both the print and the style suit you well. I can't wait to see what you choose to wear to Frocktails. You've got plenty of time to decide. I'm sorry about your peach tree. I wonder if it was diseased and that might have been contributing to the irregular plum production. I am thrilled you had a chill day to relax and sew. We all need those sometimes. My son was here for a visit, and I spent a lot of time mending his comfy cargo shorts, but other than that no sewing here. I had a dress in the queue but that isn't working out so I'm thinking some new shorts are in order. I don't know what it actually ended up being today, but the forecast said 99 today. I'm having to water my little garden every day now as it's been so dry here. And to think how much I was longing for warmer weather! Something cool to wear will definitely be my next project.

Your Fringe dress is beautiful, Cynthia!

Hi Cynthia. Love your dress. I've made the non button version as a top several times and love them. Thank you for the information on Frocktails, I just purchased a ticket. I'm in Columbia SC so it is short drive from here. Have a Good weekend

Looking well Cynthia! All dressed up and no where to go as we say! Love the dress and fabric. Hoping to make my first fringe dress this week from the most recent BTPD subscription box so wish me well. Hope you enjoyed Independence Day. Happy sewing

I Cynthia, I love your dress. People don't realize how much work we put into garment sewing! You did a great job. Have a great weekend.

Love your dress! Goodness it’s hot, here in Simpsonville SC the temperature will be 97. Stay cool.

Love box. Can't wait to see what you will make with this fabric

I got the same colourway Cynthia.

I unboxed mine along with you, Cynthia. My box was so mangled that even the tissue was torn away at both long sides. 🤔 I got the pink colorway and I’m so pleased! The buttons-oh my! I’m a button lover, too. 😘 Do you have plans for your beautiful fabric? I’m thinking some sort of caftan for mine.

Well, if you had to cancel, you went out with a great box as your last one. That colorway is perfect for you. And the buttons are so much fun. Will be looking forward to seeing what you make.

I had to cancel mine, I also loved receiving it and I felt good supporting Andrea but it was becoming a financial strain I couldn’t justify. I’m tall, almost 6’ and “fluffy” 😉. I could only make simple tops out of the fabric, not even a skirt or certainly not a dress. And I’m very good at pattern Tetris to get the most out of fabric. Also some of the fabric’s color ways were just not for me. So I’ve cancelled a couple times in the past and came back, but this time I’m not going to restart my subscription again. I’m looking forward to seeing how your destashing goes!

It will be wonderful watching you trim down your fabric stash by sewing it up!

Yes, piano keyboard border for your son’s quilt.

Gorgeous quilt top, Cynthia! A labor of love, for sure! Your dress is going to be stunning! Can’t wait to see it! 💗

It must feel good to be that close to finishing your son's quilt!!! I have zero skills in print mixing so I won't make any suggestion for your binding, but I am sure it will be lovely. I can't remember if you said whether you were doing the quilt as you go method of if you were doing it by machine. Oh how I love plums. I hope you enjoy every single one of them. They must be especially precious given all you've gone through to finally get a good harvest. We ate them a lot growing up, but I don't buy them as often as I should. My husband and I need to visit the farmer's market; I bet we could find some nice ones there. I finally finished both sewing machine covers. I used decorative stitches on the pockets in colors to compliment the print, and I'm happy with the end product even if I made some poor choices along the way. Right now I have Vogue 7724 an OOP Koko Beall dress pattern on my cutting table. I bought some cute bee fabric (with hives and honey & bees) that I plan to use. My husband went with me to Jo-Ann's and encouraged me to buy it since I'm always bragging on the bees pollinating my garden plants. I bought all that was left on the bolt, but I still may have to shorten it a bit. I'm not sure how much I'll have with matching the front pattern pieces, but I will find a way to make it work.

Hi Cynthia. You posted this before our Friday Sews friends in Australia!