dress patterns

I needed an errand to get me out of the house the other day, so I went out to Jo-Ann to look at dress patterns.

I bought two patterns from Simplicity's new-ish Amazing Fit series.  One of them was reviewed in the latest Threads magazine, which is what convinced me to look for it.  I am feeling the need for more basic pattterns that I can really refine the fit of.  I thought I had gotten there with some of mine, but sadly it appears that is not the case.

I ended up with Simplicty 2404 and 2648.  Basic, classic shapes.  The thing that sold me was the separate pattern pieces for different cup sizes and optional shaping for curvier figures.

I'm visualizing the natural-waistline one in a small 30's-repro type print with contrast piping on all the seams and neckline, just like a dress I saw on a model in a Classic Elite yarn ad.  (So much cuter than the sweater in the ad!)

I probably won't get around to either of these for a while, but it's nice to know they are waiting for me when I eventually do.