Esme Tunic

Amy gifted me this cool black and white ikat fabric and I decided on the Emse pattern from Lotta Jansdotter's Everyday Style book. Originally, I wanted to make a top and pant set, but thought that may be too much print, so I went for a simple shift dress with set-in sleeves. I had cut out this pattern last week and sewed it up this morning in about an hour. Super quick and easy. I used the fabric against the grainline so that I could utilize the black selvedge as the hems for the sleeves and bottom of the dress. This pattern has several different variations and I may try some of them for summer. You can add front pockets, have a split neckline or go for a floor-length kaftan. Recommend this pattern for some satisfying and fun sewing!