Simplicity 2648 version 2

I'm sewing this 2648 pattern again, this time though I'm making view A with the sleeves, but without the belt.  I'm also going to line it so that I can wear it to work over winter.  The material is a polyester fabric that's really smooth and silky.  This is the pattern up close:

And the dress so far:

Yes, all just a bit matronly really, not good.  The neckline is much higher than I thought it would be, so before I progress anymore I've got to figure out how I can make the scoop bigger and then make new facing pattern pieces to match.   Stay tuned.....

Simplicity 2648

I like the look of this Amazing Fit pattern, really suitable for work.  I have high hopes for this pattern since I should be able to easily tailor the sizing to fit.  But I'm going to make it first in muslin just in case...!

Overall I'm pretty happy with the result, it was simple to make and took about 12 hours all up.  My measurements were for a 12, but when I made the muslin trial it was way too big, so cut an 8 in good fabric.  Black doesn't photograph very well, but I made view C which is the same as above picture.