Pattern Description:
Dress with cap sleeves, wide mid-riff band, gathered skirt, and gathers on top bust and back.
Pattern Sizing:
I made this for someone slightly smaller than me, and I usually make a 12. I cut a 10 all the way around this time, and it fit me well also. I will probably take this tactic with most Vogue patterns going forward, as they usually run large for me.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
yep
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Did not use much, except to make sure I was fitting the pieces together properly. I did not do french seams.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Flattering style that will suit many fabrics.
Fabric Used:
Thin cotton with a textured pattern. I underlined the skirt in battiste.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Increased seam allowance in center bust and shoulder seams to take in/up a bit. Raised v-neck about 1" so it wasn't plunging (always required for petite sizing).
Underlined skirt because fabric was thin. Serged the edges on the skirt. Lined the top with garment fabric.
Added flowers on the front (sew-on appliques purchased at JoAnn). close up
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I made this for my web designer and plan to find a fabric in my closet to sew it for myself. Some day.
Laurie Lou said... Oh! That is cute! Love your fabric with the pretty floral applique. Very nice! 5/7/12 2:41 PM
Re Becca said... Super cute! That looks like the perfect summer sun dress. 5/7/12 3:24 PM
allycovey said... Ok I just love the applique and the color is just beautiful wonderful job.!! 5/7/12 4:09 PM
magpie57 said... A beautiful dress. I'm sure the receiver was elated. Love the sweet applique and the softness of the fabric. 5/7/12 6:59 PM
Annette1 said... I've always loved this pattern, and your version is beautifully executed and so CHEERFUL in the buttery yellow. :o) 5/7/12 10:50 PM
becca a said... Lovely dress! It is so beautiful inside and out. 5/8/12 7:23 AM
tsedai said... Cute! 5/8/12 9:44 AM
grays08 said... Beautiful dress! I just bought this pattern and was wondering what fabrics would look best - this gives me a better idea. 5/8/12 10:18 AM
KathleenS said... That's beautiful! I love the soft lemon colour and the floral applique is the perfect detail to add. 6/2/12 8:19 AM
MarshaV said... Have this pattern in my stash and never used! Your version is gorgeous..inside and out! Love the butter yellow and appliqué. Great dress for an outdoor summer wedding coming up. 2/1/13 6:47 AM
magpie57 said... What a lovely dress. Your friend should be more than pleased with the outcome. Very soft and feminine. 3/9/13 10:13 PM
AmyLT said... Beautiful dress. The fabric looks perfect for it. 3/10/13 0:03 AM
msschiel said... Love the fabric and the style. Looks nice and comfy for summer. 3/11/13 6:19 AM
prostheticsgirl said... Very cute! I love the soft yellow color and your embelishments are such a nice touch 3/12/13 6:19 PM
Oh! That is cute! Love your fabric with the pretty floral applique. Very nice!
5/7/12 2:41 PM
Super cute! That looks like the perfect summer sun dress.
5/7/12 3:24 PM
Ok I just love the applique and the color is just beautiful wonderful job.!!
5/7/12 4:09 PM
A beautiful dress. I'm sure the receiver was elated. Love the sweet applique and the softness of the fabric.
5/7/12 6:59 PM
I've always loved this pattern, and your version is beautifully executed and so CHEERFUL in the buttery yellow. :o)
5/7/12 10:50 PM
Lovely dress! It is so beautiful inside and out.
5/8/12 7:23 AM
Cute!
5/8/12 9:44 AM
Beautiful dress! I just bought this pattern and was wondering what fabrics would look best - this gives me a better idea.
5/8/12 10:18 AM
That's beautiful! I love the soft lemon colour and the floral applique is the perfect detail to add.
6/2/12 8:19 AM
Have this pattern in my stash and never used! Your version is gorgeous..inside and out! Love the butter yellow and appliqué. Great dress for an outdoor summer wedding coming up.
2/1/13 6:47 AM
What a lovely dress. Your friend should be more than pleased with the outcome. Very soft and feminine.
3/9/13 10:13 PM
Beautiful dress. The fabric looks perfect for it.
3/10/13 0:03 AM
Love the fabric and the style. Looks nice and comfy for summer.
3/11/13 6:19 AM
Very cute! I love the soft yellow color and your embelishments are such a nice touch
3/12/13 6:19 PM