Sometimes you just need something quick and fun to wear! The March apron dress hack by Helen’s Closet has been on my to do list ever since I saw it back in March. It was similar to apron dresses I’d seen in the past, but without the “Little House on the Prairie” tradwife vibes. I knew it would be perfect for my handwoven kaleidoscope cotton from Blackbird Fabrics (and I was right)!
Normally, I spend some time gushing about how great my fabric is, but I thought that would be a bit unfair considering this fabric is sold out. Fingers crossed it comes back in stock because it’s wonderfully lightweight and vibrant fabric. While I made this dress in autumn, this fabric practically screams summertime. The 100% cotton fabric is naturally breathable and since it was handwoven, no piece of fabric is exactly the same. I absolutely love it and used as much yardage as I possibly could.
This will be a fairly short blog because all I did was follow the instructions on Helen’s Closet’s blog. My measurements differ a bit though, so I lengthened my sleeves and bodice by 2 inches, my skirt by 10 inches and made 4 50-inch-long waist ties. Other than that, I followed the blog to the T and completed my dress in a day.
All I have to say about this dress is MAKE IT! The original March dress is a favorite of mine and this hack makes it even better. I honestly wish I hadn’t waited so long to make it. It’s comfy, flattering, stylish and fun! You can even add pockets, but I ran out of fabric, so no pockets for me. If you’re worried about coverage, feel free to wear something underneath the dress. I wore a long tank top and other than a few rogue gusts of wind while I was outside walking, I never felt like I was at risk of exposing the goods. But don’t take my word for it. Make it yourself!
