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Erin Dress by Style Sew Me in Floral Crepe

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When this pattern was first released I was drawn to the slight cocoon shape and the tie details at the hemline.  I purchased the pattern never dreaming that easy-to-wear and comfy would become the fashion theme of 2020 (and beyond).  As 2020 changed over to 2021 I grew tired of wearing my leggings and oversized tops, and decided it was time to sew a version of this dress.   The floral crepe fabric was purchased from SR Harris during a visit to Minnesota.  The weight was perfect, and it draped beautifully.  Of course the pop of almost neon flowers just makes me smile! Here's what the pattern cover looks like.  As you can tell if you look closely at mine, I eliminated the little "v" at the center front neckline as it's just a design element. Sizing ranges from XXS (full bust of 31") to 3X (full bust of 48"). I couldn't easily determine how much ease was in the dress so I cut out a large based on my full bust measurement.  There's quite a bit of ease, e