McCall's 6886: Ready for Summer

I've had this pretty floral knit in my stash for several years, and, as I often do, I vacillated about what to make with it.  Then one day, I remembered a dress I'd made for Mehetabel a couple years ago: McCall's 6886 (blogged here).  I had lined that version and it worked out well.  Why not make a summer version?

I lined the dress using the same method I used in the earlier version (linked above).  This time, I used a white knit lining--I have no memory of its content or origin.

I think of this one as the "mod" floral.  It's a happy print, isn't it?  The fabric is from Girl Charlee, but purchased a couple years ago.

I have plans to make a coral eyelet knit cardigan.  I think it'll look great with this dress.  It's always nice to have a wrap in air conditioned rooms. 

As I did before, I finished the neckline with a facing interfaced with fusible lightweight knit from Fashion Sewing Supply.

The lining was cut an inch shorter than the fashion fabric.

This was another easy item to make, although the lining and facing process did make it slightly more complicated.  Nevertheless, I'm pleased with the outcome, and I believe Mehetabel will get a lot of use out of this dress.