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Vogue Patterns: 8808 (Misses'/Misses' Petite Dress ) - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Posted on:1/9/13 8:15 AM
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Pattern Description: Lined dress (close-fitting through bust) has collar, cut-in armholes, princess seams, back zipper and narrow hem.

Pattern Sizing: 6-14


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?I didn't follow them lol

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? This pattern runs HUGE. Now I hardly EVER have to make any adjustments to my patterns. EVERY now and then. I don't know if that's a good thing or what but I can take it out of the envelope and just sew it.

This dress, was NOT that way. I NORMALLY cut a size 12 or 14 based on the finished measurements on the pattern piece. With this I cut the 12 and it was HUGE. Massive. The armscye is super low on this dress to begin with but it was WELL below my bra strap when I got to a point where I could try it on.

I ended up taking it all back apart and cutting it down to the size 8

Fabric Used: Knit



Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I cut the back on the fold and did not insert a zipper. With my fabric choice there was no need to IMO. To get the look of my inspiration dress I didn't use the collar piece that came with the pattern. Instead I measured the length that I wanted for my tie and folded it in half. I basted it down then attached it to the neckline of the dress and sewed it to the neckline.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I probably WILL make this one again in the longer length in the spring.

Conclusion: I love this pattern. It went together well after I got the sizing corrected.
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halleyscomet said...
Love it especially with the little jacket!
1/9/13 8:32 AM
MamaSewing said...
Nice dress (the boots are perfect for it!) thanks for the sizing info.
1/9/13 9:24 AM
SewWil said...
Very pretty dress. Love how you styled it.
1/9/13 10:06 AM
JudyMac said...
Love your outfit--totally chic! Thanks for the alert that the pattern runs ginormous.
1/9/13 10:14 AM
cocosloft said...
Lovely dress, I like the tie and jacket!
1/9/13 10:44 AM
DD1104 said...
Very stylish!! Well put together with the jacket and boots.
1/9/13 2:35 PM
Myspirit4 said...
Looove it!
1/9/13 3:37 PM
ArtAttack said...
Super cute!! Love it with your blue suede bootlets! Odd, I found this pattern to be true to size. I'm wondering if it was the knit that made the big difference. No matter, you made it work beautifully!
1/9/13 3:54 PM
Jstarr4250 said...
The whole outfit is wonderful. Thanks for the heads up on this pattern. I usually love cut in sleeves but something about the pattern photo made me think there was something funny going on with these. They seem a bit too exagerated. Looks like you overcame that beautifully.
1/9/13 4:36 PM
norie creates said...
Gorgeous and so feminine especially with the neck tie! Love your styling too!
1/9/13 7:03 PM
Lori V said...
great dress and cute boots
1/9/13 8:20 PM
cmcarr said...
You and the dress are lovely.
1/9/13 11:10 PM
Eva Suzanne said...
Love this look & the way you styled it too! The dress looks great on you.
1/10/13 0:20 AM
3kids1036 said...
Thanks everyone!
1/10/13 8:31 AM
waltzqueen said...
WOW! The dress is beautiful and your total outfit is AMAZING! Can you come and style my clothes? :)
1/11/13 12:58 PM
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