Juno Dress by Spaghetti Western Sewing

I have so many sewing patterns and makes to share, I have been so lax in writing, but I am back to it.

Way back in October 2024, Spaghetti Western Sewing released the Juno Dress sewing pattern. I jumped straight on that dress, I had been waiting on the sidelines to purchase the pattern, after being passed over for the sewing pattern tester position. If I sound bitter, I assure you, I am not, I was just bummed that I would have to wait a little longer before being able to sew this little beauty.

The wait was worth it.

I also love supporting indie sewing patter designers.

My versions of this dress turned out fabulous, if I do say so myself.

Let’s talk details, I made the size M and I’ve made a size S, for my measurements of Bust 110cm, Waist 89cm, Hips 112cm, I have quite broad shoulders and my biceps come in at 38cm.This dress is comfy AF in either size, but after wearing them on/off for the past 5months, I prefer the roominess of the size M.

My first choice of fabric was a thrifted cotton tablecloth with the most interesting embroidery designs, it was a medium – heavy weight cotton. My other version I made one up in a polyester blend abstract pink toned fabric that I purchased from the Sewing Lair- an online second-hand craft supply shop.

I made the non-gathered front view for the cotton embroidered tablecloth version with the rounded collar and lengthened the hem by about 4 and bit inches. I used salvaged buttons from an old shirt and due to fabric constraints, I used a thrifted jacquard tablecloth for the back.

For my abstract polyester Juno, I changed it up a little, going with the pointed collar this time while keeping the non-gathered front and the lengthened hem. Due to fabric constraints- it happens when your using second-hand fabrics, I added a center back seam.

Vintage or older fabrics tend to be quite narrow, coming in at 90cm wide- and I often must get creative! I call it fabric Tetris.

This was my first time making a placket, and the instructions were on point. Consider my hand held! I added pockets to both my makes…because, well pockets!!

I have flagged fabric in my stash for more Juno’s. I would love to make one up in a vintage green floral or a yellow, I really don’t need any more dresses, but when they're as cute as these, and considering I’m using textiles that have been re-homed, AKA second-hand fabric that is living in my stash, how can I not have found the time to make more!