Simple Pumpkin Shift

I have been working on a probably way-over-complicated dress, part of the complication of which involves fusible web.  I knew I didn't have enough fusible web for all the parts I needed, so I did what I could, ordered more, and then did as much assembly as possible while waiting.  I decided that, when I got to the point where I could do no more, then I'd take a (relative) break by making a super simple dress while waiting for the fusible web replacement.

It's another Fake Burda 6401, this time back at the Burda imitation itself, and not the McCall's 8197 emulation (nor the experimental hybrid Gunne Sax abomination that's using the fusible webbing...)  I also followed the lead of the all-black Fake Burda 6401 with the tiered skirt, and did that with this, which did make it a little fussier than it could have been, but still not bad, especially since I managed to get the ruffler set right for what I needed. 

I was able to get it cut out and assembled all today!

I've had this shimmering copper jack'o'lantern print for around 20 years.  I found it on the bargain table at a Hancock Fabric.  I believe I originally got 3 yards, but I've used bits of it over the years and had about two yards left.  I used all but scraps to make this, including piecing the fabric needed to cut the front facing.

I forgot how quick and fuss-free this pattern is, especially with the zero-ease sleeve caps.  There are few things nicer than a sleeve cap that doesn't need finessing.

I assembled the skirt by attaching the tiers for the front as a unit, and for the back as another unit, so I could add side seam pockets.  The fabric was 40" wide, so I did the top at 30" front and back, the second tier at 40", and the bottom at almost 50", picking up the 10" removed from the top tier strips.  I worried it wouldn't be full enough, but I do know I have a tendency to make gathers far more full than they need to be, and this turned out fine.

I used the 3/16" rolled hem attachment to hem the bottom of the skirt.  I think I'm finally getting the hang of using that with a lower level of hassle and "wait stop don't do it like that" happening.

I did not change the serger thread.  It's fine. 

And, the back, very simple, but also very shiny.

When I finished this, I had the idea that it would be cute with an apron/pinafore (American use of the term...not that I don't also want to make more pinafores in the British sense...) over it, so I may make that after I finish the overcomplicated eyesore (did I mention it was an eyesore?) of a dress.