Pattern Review: The Calendar Dress by Frankie & Ray in Japanese Military Chambray
That's quite a mouthful of a blog post title, isn't it? But when it comes to pattern reviews, very descriptive probably beats snappy headline any day. **NB: post edited to add - pattern errata alert from designer: front panel of dress is 3cm too long... we advise cutting as-is then trimming before hemming** We were eager to try out the brand new Calendar Dress by Australian designer-maker Jo Dunsmuir of Frankie & Ray . Jo's other releases the Box Top , Anna Knickers and West Coast Skirt have really hit the mark as wardrobe basics, and are excellent for beginners onwards. (Apologies, it's my rubbish photos, not the printing, or your eyes.) The Calendar Dress is a classic 'smock dress' style which can be made sleeveless or with a mid-length sleeve, designed for easy rolling up. It has magnificently large, lined patch pockets and a gentle gather under the front bodice, and falls straight at the back. Neckline is bias-bound and the dress pull