Revisit of Vintage Simplicity 5185

So as you are aware I purchased the black/gray checkered knit fabric from Colorado Fabrics in January, 2014 (bottom piece in picture).

Well it was fiinally time for me to sew this into a garment. It is approximately 1 1/2 yards.  I wanted to keep the dress simple and let the checkered print standout.

Being that it was winter, I can never have enough turtle neck dresses.  So back to my vintage Simplicity 5185 turtleneck dress.

I've made this pattern twice before:  dress and top.
Here it is in the checkered print with and without a belt.  The knit is lightweight enough that it can be worn on cool spring/summer days (which we are still having around here).

On to more sewing . . . . .