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Vogue Patterns: 8742 (Misses' Dress) thumbsup - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Posted on:2/24/13 5:48 PM
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Pattern Description: Misses knit dress with shoulder princess seams and gathered side panels.

Pattern Sizing: 8 - 22. I cut a 14 at the shoulder, a 16 from bust to hip, and an 18 from hip to hem. I ended up taking the dress in about 1/2 a size from hip to hem.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes.

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were very easy. I sewed the sleeves in flat and then sewed the side seams from wrist to hem rather than setting the sleeves in.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It's very easy and quick to sew. The gathered sides are very dramatic and unique. No dislikes.

Fabric Used: Ponte knit from Hancock's.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I made a petite adjustment above the bust, an FBA, and added length at the waist.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I may sew the sleeveless version for spring. I also highly recommend it to others.

Conclusion: This is a very pretty, very easy dress that even a beginner could make. For more info and more photos, please visit my blog.
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brrmm said...
You look fantastic! Love the dress, great work.
2/24/13 6:29 PM
PattyE said...
Very pretty!
2/24/13 6:37 PM
Skye said...
Brilliant - stunning dress
2/24/13 7:23 PM
grays08 said...
I love the red - just such a classic dress. This is on my ever growing list to sew. = )
2/24/13 8:17 PM
Donel said...
Super cute dress! Great job!
2/24/13 10:28 PM
LauraHarkawik said...
Very pretty on you - you did such a perfect job with the rouching - very nice! Can't wait to try this myself!
2/24/13 11:52 PM
jlg said...
Wow. You look so fantastic in this.
2/25/13 6:32 AM
becca a said...
Beautiful dress! The red looks smashing on you.
2/25/13 11:13 AM
Jstarr4250 said...
Beautiful - so flattering on you.
2/25/13 11:55 AM
prostheticsgirl said...
Very flattering, the fit is perfect on you!
2/25/13 1:20 PM
Tee Jones Actie said...
You look awesome, great fit!
2/25/13 3:38 PM
arianamaniacs said...
Red dresses are the best! You look fantastic! I really like those side gathers
2/25/13 5:31 PM
magoe6217 said...
Whoo Hoo! Really hot dress. You look so good. I made this in teal but after seeing yours I want to make it in red. Great job.
2/25/13 5:32 PM
Tailypo said...
Yes mama! That looks fantastic!
2/26/13 0:27 AM
poppykettle said...
You've gotta love ponte knit. It looks amazing! I'm really liking the bright red :)
2/27/13 8:57 PM
4u2cme said...
This is a great looking dress on you. The design is very flattering.
3/21/13 4:26 PM
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