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Vogue Patterns: 8805 (Misses Dress) thumbsup - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Posted on:1/7/13 3:34 AM
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Pattern Rating:Easy & Great for Beginners
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Fabric:Ponte Knit  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Pattern Description: Pullover dress

Pattern Sizing: 8 - 16. I sewed a size 14 but I took in the sides about 2 cm throughout

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, but please excuse the bunching of the fabric in the snap.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy. This is the second time I have sewed this dress, and i followed the same steps as outlined in my previous review.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It was great to sew this a second time, and it took no time at all because I had made all the adjustments previously.

Fabric Used: I just love sewing ponte knit. I used my walking foot throughout when sewing this dress (and the previous one), and i also adjusted the pressure of the foot in my Bernina machine from the usual 45 to 32. Confess not sure what "units" these represent, but I've been told to do this when quilting thicker layers of fabric, and i didn't want the pieces to stretch or pull as I sewed. It was very successful, particularly when doing the topstitching.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I took in the side seams and sewed the front and back sections separately and then joined them. I think the version in the solid colour looks quite different from the colour-block version.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I will definitely be sewing a winter weight version in ponte wool.

Conclusion: One is not enough!

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margy.64 said...
Love this one just as much as your previous version. You have inspired me.
1/7/13 5:48 AM
DaisyA said...
You have made me rethink this pattern. Very versatile. Thanks
1/7/13 5:57 AM
Amiejean said...
Very nice! This looks great on you, I love the color. The seaming looks great. Love everything about it.
1/7/13 6:39 AM
Lori V said...
Love this one, too. It looks wonderful in a solid, too and looks great on you.
1/7/13 7:06 AM
MamaSewing said...
Love the dress, both versions look great!
1/7/13 9:41 AM
ArtAttack said...
Oh, this is cute. I love it in the solid color...I love ponte knit, too!
1/7/13 10:52 AM
SewWil said...
Cute dress! I like this in a solid color.
1/7/13 11:33 AM
MNBarb said...
This dress, in a solid color, looks like it could go anywhere. You chose the perfect fabric.
1/7/13 12:49 PM
RLL said...
Yea, I really like this in a solid as well.
1/7/13 1:30 PM
style inspired said...
Lovely dress and love the colour. Stylish and comfortable.
1/7/13 5:13 PM
AuntieShel said...
This is so pretty and looks great on you! I like it better in solid than color blocked. Yours has a nice shape to it, as well!
1/7/13 8:20 PM
norie creates said...
This looks great!
1/7/13 9:45 PM
GoodbyeValntino said...
This dress turned out as beautifully as the first one! Thanks for the topstitching tip.
1/8/13 7:19 AM
debbieB said...
Very nice!
1/12/13 10:34 AM
Aurelie said...
Lovely. It makes me think of a heathered charcoal color ponte knit I've seen at my local shop. Its a lovely dress.
1/12/13 8:41 PM
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