purple flower maxi

I saw this really pretty maxi dress in a local eco-clothing store.

very pretty flower printed fabric.

I really wanted it, but it was a bit more than I am generally willing to spend on a piece of clothes.

I thought the design was simple enough that I could make it!

so I went fabric hunting.

there was nothing really catching my eyes in the fabric store.

but I thought I'd give it a try with this purple flower fabric anyway...

interestingly enough, as soon as I started working on the dress,

Chie posted a how-to on her kimono top.

I did not follow her how-to since I already started making it with Burdastyle Tara pattern

(I just LOVE how quick and easy Tara is!),

but it was a great reference.

thank you Chie :)

I am happy with how it came out.

but I'm not sure if I will keep it for myself

or list on my Etsy shop and keep looking for a perfect fabric for it...