Pattern Description:
Fitted, sleeveless dress with lined bodice, v-neckline front and back, lots of darts - bodice and skirt and front and back, side zip and side splits left and right. Pattern Sizing:
8-14. I cut the 14. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, fairly close but the pattern envelope has a drawing and they never look like the real thing with those 1950 16" waists. Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, as usual. I really can't fault Vogue for their instructions. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Like the style and fit. I also like that with this dress I can wear it as a skirt (blouse on top), pinafore (blouse underneath). It's actually quite versatile for a dress. Fabric Used:
Navy boulce / tweed to match a Chanel jacket I recently made.Click Here Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
No fitting alterations. I inserted the zip by hand because the fabric was just getting too bulky at the waistline and I was worried I'd lose control with the machine. It doesn't have to be invisible because this is a vintage design and invisible zips weren't invented. I also lined the full dress whereas the pattern only gives instructions for the bodice lining. The 3" hem allowance was reduced to 1.5" to give me a bit more length. Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes I will sew this dress again. Conclusion:
For a fitted dressy-dress I'm surprised at how versatile a garment it actually is. This one is part of SWAP 2013 but I'm already thinking what other fabrics I could use for a more everyday wear. It's comfortable and secure, even the wide shoulder straps.
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ArtAttack said... Oh, I'm so happy I'm online and get to be your first comment! I'll say more than a dress! It's practically an entire wardrobe! Great work and creative thinking putting all these looks together!! (okay, second comment...quickie was quicker than me) 1/9/13 3:57 PM
Athene said... A great dress and you look lovely. I really admire your sewing skills. 1/9/13 4:37 PM
jlg said... Gorgeous. 1/9/13 5:16 PM
norie creates said... Gorgeous! Who doesn't love a versatile piece! 1/9/13 5:30 PM
prostheticsgirl said... Love the front and back V neckline, very flattering! 1/9/13 6:26 PM
Barbara V said... Gorgeous dress - wonderful fit - most flattering! 1/10/13 0:21 AM
Jstarr4250 said... Now that's versatility at its best! What wonderful pieces to have in your wardrobe. 1/10/13 6:40 AM
JillyBe said... Wow - this is a stunning look on you! Great variety of styling options :) 1/10/13 4:53 PM
charid dawn said... LOVE this!! Pinafore is adorable. 1/11/13 4:03 PM
DoggyGirl said... Nothing is more elegant than a 1950's inspired sheath dress. This looks fabulous! 1/12/13 6:46 PM
dolcevita said... Fabulous! What a great way to get so many outfits from one core garment. I can see myself copying this in double quick time! 1/13/13 2:11 PM
Lovely, .....just lovely.......
1/9/13 3:57 PM
Oh, I'm so happy I'm online and get to be your first comment! I'll say more than a dress! It's practically an entire wardrobe! Great work and creative thinking putting all these looks together!! (okay, second comment...quickie was quicker than me)
1/9/13 3:57 PM
A great dress and you look lovely. I really admire your sewing skills.
1/9/13 4:37 PM
Gorgeous.
1/9/13 5:16 PM
Gorgeous! Who doesn't love a versatile piece!
1/9/13 5:30 PM
Love the front and back V neckline, very flattering!
1/9/13 6:26 PM
Gorgeous dress - wonderful fit - most flattering!
1/10/13 0:21 AM
Now that's versatility at its best! What wonderful pieces to have in your wardrobe.
1/10/13 6:40 AM
Wow - this is a stunning look on you! Great variety of styling options :)
1/10/13 4:53 PM
LOVE this!! Pinafore is adorable.
1/11/13 4:03 PM
Nothing is more elegant than a 1950's inspired sheath dress. This looks fabulous!
1/12/13 6:46 PM
Fabulous! What a great way to get so many outfits from one core garment. I can see myself copying this in double quick time!
1/13/13 2:11 PM