Simplicity 8014 | White Summer Dress

[@kathymcconville6428]

Beautiful as always, Karon. You nailed the inspiration dress and it is so your style. I love the blue bias finishes. You just might flash a little of that inside hem as you walk. How cute is that!

[@cookeka]

Kathy, yes, flashing a bit of that hem is going to be a beauty. 😀 That bias binding hem is so cute. Thanks for watching.

[@marshalynne2711]

❤❤❤Gorgeous dress. I love your ideas to use the blue and white binding tape. Love that nautical look. Beautiful work. Thanks for all your sewing tips. They are priceless.

[@cookeka]

Marsha, you are welcome. Thank you for watching. 🙂

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

Oh my goodness! This dress is just beautiful! Love the striped bias tape for the nautical look. Wear it proudly everywhere!!

[@cookeka]

Hello Donna. Thank you so much. I love a classic shirtdress.

[@sallyadams3981]

Such lovely dress. It can be styled so many ways, formal, casual, jewelry, sneakers, heels, scarves...... oh wow endless options. This is a brulliant idea.

[@cookeka]

Hi Sally. Yes, I agree as the possibilities are numerous 😀 Thank you for watching.

[@irishflutegirl9022]

Good idea about stitching lines down Belt ! 😊beautiful Dress , in might give it a go !

[@cookeka]

Yes, it helps. Give it a try. Thank you so much for watching 🙂

[@lauramaskell1653]

This is an exact (or very, very close) dupe for the inspiration photo. Great job, as usual! Please do show us photos of you wearing it, can’t wait!

[@cookeka]

Thank you, Laura. Once the buttons are done, I will be showing you guys.

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Yes Karon, you knocked it out the park with that white dress! The nautical is spot on and even better than the inspiration! 😍

[@cookeka]

Grace, thank you for watching and sharing your feedback. I appreciate it😀

[@MaryCunningham-u5j]

Beautiful - crisp and cool-looking, and the striped bias is perfect!

[@cookeka]

Yes, thank you. The stripe bias tape definitely made a difference.

[@unsewcial]

Such a classic shirtdress. Love the blue and white bias binding!

[@cookeka]

It's definitely a classic... thank you, Kris.

[@Stumble.guy2]

Hello Karon, a gorgeous white summer dress! You’re such an amazing seamstress. Impeccable! Have a great sewing week and hopefully our weather has cooled down. Here in Indiana this past week it was miserably hot. This week is to be cooler, more normal temps. Nancy, from Indiana

[@cookeka]

Hey Nancy, thank you so much for watching, and I hope you have been recovering well. Enjoy your cooler weather and happy sewing as well if you have been doing some work.

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

The dress is just beautiful…. And the bias binding in the inside Is awesome! ❤

[@cookeka]

Thank you for watching. I am happy you like the binding.

[@deborahtate7763]

Great work Karon, as usual, very professional looking. Put it on and enjoy while the sun is shining and the weather is nice.

[@cookeka]

That's the plan! Thank you so much Deborah😀

[@rmorine6394]

It's so beautifully finished and classic. Now I want my own version! 😊 thanks for the inspiration. You are an "influencer"!

[@cookeka]

Yes, please go for it. It's a lovely classic! I'm not sure about that, but I will settle for the fact that we all inspire and influence each other. 🙂 I appreciate you. Happy sewing 😀

[@jillm8484]

Wow! Another gorgeous dress. Thank you for sharing.❤😊

[@cookeka]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching 🙂

[@loribarton7480]

That dress is eso pretty!!😍

[@cookeka]

Thank you so much, Lori.

[@connienash3666]

I love this dress so much! I've had this pattern for a while but haven't had time to sew it yet. All your versions are so beautifully made.

[@cookeka]

I love the pattern as well. It's quite versatile and an easy pattern. Thank you for watching 🙂

[@Heyreneesews]

Nice❤ it reminds me of Carolina Herrera

[@cookeka]

That's a beautiful compliment.... I am happy my garment is even similar or comparable. Thank you🙂

[@victoriagreen1931]

You are really a sewing Inspiration to me love your sewing

[@cookeka]

Victoria, I am honored and appreciative of your kind feedback. Thank you for watching.

[@katwitanruna]

Love a good French or faux French seam!!

[@cookeka]

Likewise. Thank you🙂

[@lilliandryer6789]

I have been looking for a super comfortable summer dress like this. Thanks for this video!

[@cookeka]

You are welcome, Lillian. I am happy this was helpful.

[@jenniferrosebruce6385]

Love from Thailand ❤😊

[@cookeka]

Appreciate you watching.

[@katwitanruna]

Do you ever use decorative stitches when making the supportive stitches on your belts? You could do straight side and then the interior two seams in a decorative stitch in a complementary color or darker shade of the belt color. I remember seeing belts done that way in, I believe it was the 70s. And now you’re showing the striped bias tape. I’ve also seen a contrasting bias tape placed over the collar seam as a feature. Then you could pick up the color from the bias tape in the color of the decorative stabilizing stitches in the belt.

[@cookeka]

Thank you for watching and sharing your feedback. No, I do you use decorative stitching much.

[@cassandrawade460]

Thank you for showing a close-up of your bias taped waistline. I think I see how you are sewing it now! Do you tack it to your side seams? I appreciate you explaining how you cut it out of your front placket to reduce bulk.

[@cookeka]

Hi Cassandra... you are welcome. I sew the bias tape unto the excess fabric at the waist. I do not sew it in the waist seem.