Pattern Description:
Close-fitting dresses A, B, C, D, E, F have lined bodice with darts, raised neckline with front slit, extended shoulders, inset and back zipper closing. A, F: short sleeves. B, C, D, E: sleeveless. A, B, C: straight skirt. D, E, F: flared skirt.
Pattern Sizing:
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, I believe it did. I made view A.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
As far as I used them, yes.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I have been wanting a cheongsam-like dress forever. I love the high collar, waist band and the many darts which allow for maximum fitting opportunities.
I dislike the dropped shoulders the short sleeves were sew into. If I make it again I'll take the time to draft a proper shoulder seam.
Fabric Used:
Oh, a horrible polyester that doesn't ravel as much as it shreds. When I returned to the fabric store I noticed they had put it with the Halloween themed fabrics! I used the "wrong" side so it isn't so shiny.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I made a generous FBA, which in turn lead to much longer neck darts and a third dart under each breast. I also pinched out some upper back fullness. I fully lined it, shortened the sleeves and lengthened it a bit. I used an invisible zipper. Ohh! I also raised the neckline, as drafted it leaves very little to the imagination.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I would definitely recommend it. I will probably sew it again in a much different fabric.
Conclusion:
A really nice, shapely dress for many different figures. Yes, there are many, many darts (and I added even more!) but every dart is an opportunity. An opportunity for a better fit! |
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Your dress turned out nicely. Thanks for the review ~ great reminder of this very classic and flattering dress that tends to fly under the radar. When is the next Vogue sale???
12/16/12 6:33 PM
I really must make this pattern up, I loved it as soon as I saw it and it was my first pattern purchase in years - not to mention, all of the versions look great, including yours. Love this "every dart is an opportunity. An opportunity for a better fit!" - I'm going to try to remember that as I'm fiddling around with darts!
12/17/12 3:04 AM