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Vogue Patterns: 1151 (Cynthia Steffe Dress) - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Reviewed by:Erica B.
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Posted on:11/4/09 0:37 AM
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Pattern Rating:Highly Recommend
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Available for sale on PR: $30 (See envelope)
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Description: Tapered, close-fitting dress, above mid-knee has slightly raised waist, princess seams, cut-a-way armholes, two-piece bias, turned back collar and exposed back zipper.

Back View
Zipper Close Up
Collar
Armhole
Hem
FBA
and Lengthening

Notions: 18" Metal Zipper

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes (with the exception of the additional length).

Fabric: Ponteroma Knit

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were very easy to follow.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I'm a fan of Shaun Kearney's designs for Cynthia Steffe, so I was excited that a couple were offered at Vogue Patterns.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I made a small FBA, added 1" to the hipline and SIX INCHES to the length, because this baby would have been scandalous without it!

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? No, I will not sew it again... so many dresses, so little time. But I do recommend it. This was a quick sew that only took a few hours from cut to finish.

Conclusion: This is a fabulous little dress that is so trendy and cute. I don't think it would be as special without the exposed zipper.
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Reader Comments
marec 11/4/09I just saw this on your blog...so beautiful with the perfect fit and the exposed zipper. You're right about the length :-)
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lamstu 11/4/09Beautiful, classy, adorable dress! THe workmanship looks fabulous. This might be LBD in your very modern and nonscandalous length.
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Paris75008 11/4/09Beautiful fit. I've seen that exposed zipper on Marc Jacobs RTW. It looks absolutely stunning on your dress.
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Lori V 11/4/09Very class dress.
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AnneMarie60 11/4/09Jaw-dropping gorgeous! I love the exposed zipper.
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elainemay 11/4/09Stunning, yet again, and amazing workmanship. Another pattern of yours goes on my to-make list
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racehorse 11/4/09That is totally awesome on you. Truly beautiful. I'll have to put this on my wish list.
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sewbehind 11/4/09Erica, you look gorgeous in everything you sew! Another beautiful dress.
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Barbara V 11/4/09Absolutely gorgeous! You look fabulous in it. The front view draws one in, then the back view delivers the "walk away punch" with the exposed zipper. Very nice!
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krawz 11/4/09This is SO FABULOUS!
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no7262 11/4/09Looks great! Nora :)
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sew obsessed 11/4/09Wow, this is divine.....You look fabulous in this dress. I love the shoes!
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SandraB 11/4/09Such a simple, yet gorgeous dress. You look fabulous as always.
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homejewel 11/4/09I'm just going to say it - you look HOT! Six inches???? Welcome to my world! LOL
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Nancy Anne 11/4/09Wonderfully exectued, as always. I'd think any mistakes on an exposed zipper would be easily noticable, so kuddos on doing such a beautiful job!
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Rhoda K 11/4/09Beautiful dress, looks very nice on you.
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CypGrl 11/4/09GLAM!
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CynthiaSue 11/5/09so pretty!
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Jacqui315 11/5/09Love it!!!
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cboots 11/5/09I saw this pattern the other day (thinking it was nice but too short) but yours looks much better than the one on the envelope! I will definitely consider this one as a potential for this year's holiday dress! Thanks for the great review.
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Catbird 11/7/09Sorry to be so late in commenting, but this dress is beautiful! I love the unusual details, just enough to be captivating, like that clever exposed zipper. Looks great and the length looks perfect!
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Meredith P 11/14/09I'm so glad we have you snoop shopping for us! ;-) Beautiful dress.
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wzrdreams 11/19/09So love your details. I just ordered this pattern today and I'll probably make the same adjustments as you did. I'm looking forward to it. :)
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