This is my second version of the Sewaholic Nicola pattern and I love it. My first version is here . This time, there is no bra showing, and I'm really happy with the fit. I adore the fabric. If I was a dedicated blogger, I would have had a shower, done my hair and moved the photo shoot down to the beach. I'm not, though there is a slew of pictures/posts coming because I did persuade my husband to photograph various recent makes. I don't have a lot to say about this make, as the changes from the first make are documented in the first version. I did learn a lot from making this dress, and am even feeling like I might be an intermediate sewist rather than an advanced beginner now that I can do yokes, collars and buttonholes. I've discovered that I can put this on over my head without recourse to the buttons, which is useful in a hurry. It does require ironing but I think it's worth it in order to wear such lovely fabric. I don't know if I will make it ag