Vintage Dress Fail

I started wearing dresses after Nic was born. My whole body shaped had changed and I just didn't feel comfortable in jeans anymore, and a pretty dress will make you feel so... pretty. Some days when I'm being short with the kids and I'm feeling overwhelmed trying to accomplish everything I will just put on a dress and my whole attitude will change. I'll smile more, sit up taller, and just feel happier. I think because it's a small thing I do for myself.
Now I am always on the hunt for beautiful, affordable retro dresses. We do not have a rockabilly or retro store nearby so I go online; which can mean ending up with a lemon or two. I bought this one vintage house dress on etsy and I absolutely love it. Well....the hubby hates it! lol So the dress doesn't flatter but it's really comfortable.
So I thought maybe it's the colors and if I could change that he'd like it a little better, and I set off to make another one myself. I'm pretty good at the sewing machine but I've never sewn a dress and especially without a pattern. I do like a challenge.
I have to say I did a good job! It is a really well put together dress...that I hate! I get it now why Hector doesn't like it. With the color change it totally showed the lack of shape. Boo! Oh well it was great sewing practice and a major sewing confidence boost. I can't wait to try another dress! Now what to do with the dress?!

the original

simple A line for the bottom

the hardest part was measuring and cutting

don't you love the pattern

oh yes the ironing

turning out so cute

ummm....not so much! lol