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Craft from the Past - Gingham Dress

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I made this dress a few years ago using lightweight cotton check fabric that I purchased at a thrift store. The pattern is a combination of a couple different patterns. The bodice is from Simplicity 5187 (also seen here) and I think Simplicity 5591 for the skirt except with center front and back seams added. It's a pretty dress that I should wear more often.

Beth

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