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Vogue Patterns: 8280 (MISSES' DRESS) thumbsup - Type:Dresses
Review submitted in Little Black Dress Contest Contest    printable version
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Reviewed by:slmstyle
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Posted on:11/30/12 11:26 PM
Last Updated:12/1/12 0:05 AM
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Pattern Rating:Great Wardrobe Builder
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Fabric:Wool gabardine  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Pattern Description: Fitted dress with front flange with armhole, neckline and sleeve variations. This is a Roland Mouret inspired knockoff dress.
Roland Mouret LBD inspiration on Miranda Kerr
More photos:
Wear to work with a cardigan
Just by itself with black pumps
With more makeup, big shiny earrings and stilettos
Date night LBD!

Pattern Sizing:10-12-14. I cut the 12 and wear a RTW size 6 and the fit is good with some of my usual tweaking.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes! I made view A and it looks almost identical as a LBD!

Were the instructions easy to follow? For the most part. The attachement of the flange strap/sleeve opening was a bit confusing and I am not 100% happy with how the flange lays against the bodice. I may go back and invisibly tack them down where possible.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Love the fittted silhouette and the neckline, it is very flattering in my opinion!

Fabric Used: Wool stretch gabardine from Mill End store in Milwakee, OR and lambskin leather for the contrast flanges and belt from Portland Leather in Portland OR

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I did an exposed zipper for fun!

Exposed zipper back

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes and yes! It was a bit of a challenge to make, but I love the results. I would like to make one of the long sleeve views for a L/S LBD!

Conclusion: Love this dress! I will wear it often as I am HUGE LBD fan!


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no7262 said...
beautiful! Nora :)
11/30/12 11:53 PM
Jrhee said...
Jealous!
12/1/12 0:51 AM
ArtAttack said...
Stunning! Love it!
12/1/12 0:54 AM
Aurelie said...
Gorgeous. Absolutely stunning fit/dress/styling. Everything.
12/1/12 1:05 AM
Nancywin said...
How beautiful you look in this dress. I have this pattern and every time I see it made up I say "I must make that dress!" I love yours and I think this is the first time I've seen the sleeveless version made up. I love how you've styled it for all of your "looks" Great job! Good luck in the contest.
12/1/12 1:27 AM
wendyrb said...
From your post on the contest thread, you said you rushed. Coulda fooled me! You look totally and beautifully put together. The work look, well, I'd like to work with you! I'd have to clean up my act 1st thought.
12/1/12 1:59 AM
QuiltSewSewSue said...
Gorgeous - great pattern choice - you look great!
12/1/12 3:20 AM
Jstarr4250 said...
Another smashing dress with leather! This one is off the charts gorgeous and your photography is always top notch. Congratulations!
12/1/12 7:28 AM
cowgirlbb said...
You look beautiful!
12/1/12 8:00 AM
RebeccaMarie said...
This is jaw-dropping. Love it!
12/1/12 8:20 AM
CissieW said...
Wow! Now that is a super LBD!!! Perfect fit!
12/1/12 9:31 AM
Morisot said...
Wow. Love it!
12/1/12 9:44 AM
prostheticsgirl said...
LOVE!! This dress is amazing on you, and I love the combination of wool, leather, and exposed zipper. It's both elegant and a bit edgy
12/1/12 10:04 AM
NJcowgirl said...
Love it!
12/1/12 10:19 AM
sunnysewer said...
Gorgeous, great version. Pattern love, right?
12/1/12 11:29 AM
slmstyle said...
Thank you for all the nice compliments Ladies!
12/1/12 11:52 AM
Ladana said...
Wow! What a knock out dress and you are gorgeous in it!
12/1/12 11:53 AM
pdiddly said...
ohhhhhh how lovely
12/1/12 11:56 AM
norie creates said...
Stunning! Looks amazing on you!
12/1/12 12:15 PM
Trinity. said...
Gorgeous dress and you look stunning!
12/1/12 12:29 PM
HawkeMorningStar7 said...
FABULOUS ! Love all your styling
12/1/12 12:31 PM
ChristineX said...
Hot dress! That pattern is boss.
12/1/12 1:27 PM
salsera7 said...
Stunning. You, the dress, you in the dress!
12/1/12 5:44 PM
crazygrad said...
Is this pattern the dress of the month? What a lovely version!
12/1/12 6:08 PM
Baja Susana said...
Stunning, looks great, wonderland construction.
12/2/12 8:12 AM
ak21 said...
omg gorgeous.
12/3/12 10:42 AM
lucylal said...
Your dress looks great. I have one of these half made in my sewing room. I got a bit annoyed with the fitting and have left it for about 2 years. You have made me want to get it out and finish it! The anger is surely gone after 2 yrs!! I might just have to steal your exposed zipper idea too!!
12/3/12 10:27 PM
Margaret said...
The dress looks stunning on you -- great fit and great accessories too!
12/4/12 6:47 AM
becca a said...
Stunning dress! This dress looks fabulous on you.
12/4/12 9:50 AM
Mahogany Stylist said...
Fabulous! The look is polished and classy. Good luck!
12/5/12 2:26 PM
redrosie said...
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the exposed zipper detail.
3/1/13 11:16 AM
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