Pillowcase dress 1: Simplicity 4243

I've finished my first pillowcase 'dress' (actually, its tunic length on the Newbie, who's a month old today!).  I love the finished product:

Here's the details:

Pattern:  View D of Simplicity 4243
Size:      XS

Modifications:  
Added sleeves as per Views A and B, and added a button placket with two buttons at the back, rather than the recommended zipper

Materials:  
Pillowslip (including lace from base), buttons and bias binding from the stash

Lessons/Comments:  
Read the instructions rather than charging ahead!  The construction process would have been a lot easier if I had have inserted the sleeves before sewing the side seams (as detailed in the instructions) rather than after.  I found the bias facing for the neck difficult to use due to the reasonably tight curve on the neckline - will try a different approach next time I think.

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