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Vogue Patterns: 1250 (Misses Dress) thumbsup - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Reviewed by:cmarie12
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Posted on:12/1/12 11:53 AM
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Pattern Photo:Vogue Patterns 1250
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Pattern Rating:Highly Recommend
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Available for sale on PR: $22.50 (See envelope)
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Pattern Description:
Designer close fitting dress
Pattern Sizing:
Size 14-20 - started with a size 20
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Since I changed this into a top, it resembles the pattern cover.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
This is my tenth time using this pattern, I don't even check the instructions anymore.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
The drape of the neckline, the capped sleeves, the fit through my abdomen...it is just a wonderful pattern. No dislikes at all!
Fabric Used:
Rayon ITY jersey from Emmaonesock
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
After all of the other versions made there were no changes made to my already altered pattern pieces which can be read about in this review. I did, however, make new pattern pieces for the top. I added a hemline 9" from the waistline curve on the front piece, then traced the top of the dress piece out. I placed the back top and skirt piece together, then traced the back as one piece straightening out the curved hemline.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Oh yes, I definitely plan on making a couple more tops from my newly altered dress pieces.
Conclusion:
I love this pattern. I currently have 8 dresses from this pattern in my summer wardrobe. Now that I've altered the pattern to make tops I will definitely make more. If you've made this dress, I highly recommend that you alter the pattern to make some wonderful new tops.

The journey for this top can be found on my blog here or in my flickr album.
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godesscpsmom said...
Well done!
12/1/12 12:12 PM
Elona said...
Lovely! You have certainly made this baby work for you!
12/1/12 12:33 PM
61sew4fun said...
Fits you very nicely and I love the drape on the cowl.
12/1/12 12:38 PM
Christas said...
What a great idea to make the dress as a top! Yours looks wonderful!
12/1/12 3:46 PM
Athene said...
A great top. Thank you for the link to your flicker album. I so enjoyed looking at all your versions of this pattern.
12/2/12 0:12 AM
ArtAttack said...
I tried making this into a top and did NOT have the success you did...yours looks great!
12/2/12 1:10 AM
Cuffs said...
Your new top looks great, and will go with so many things! Great idea to use a TNT dress pattern.
12/2/12 2:05 AM
CynthiaSue said...
Brilliant. of course (slapping hand to forehead) this should be a top!!! omg! Thanks so much for the heads up. You look elegant as always.
12/2/12 3:41 AM
imsewcrazy said...
Great looking top! Great idea.
12/2/12 11:28 AM
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