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Vogue Patterns: 8408 (MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE DRESS AND BELT) thumbsup - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Reviewed by:mimi g.
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Posted on:12/11/12 3:59 PM
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Pattern Rating:Highly Recommend
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Pattern Description: Misses Dress

Pattern Sizing: I cut the 8 but had to grade down a lot for the look I wanted.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done with it? Kinda

Were the instructions easy to follow? This is labeled an Vogue "Easy" pattern and it is. Its a pretty straight forward and the princess seams make it easy to fit.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the collar.

Fabric Used: I used a Ponte Roma I got from Michael Levin (I love working with this fabric) it is easy to work with, has some stretch so I fits great and feels great. I got my fabric at lowpricefabric.com and there us a coupon code "mimiholiday" for 10% off your purchase

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I omitted the side invisible zipper because my fabric has a nice amount of stretch so the zipper was unnecessary.

Would you sew it again? No but I am going to use the collar to make a jacket

Would you recommend it to others? Yes
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sewtime said...
Cute.....as always are your sewing creations! Love the collar.
12/11/12 4:23 PM
JanElise said...
Love the dress, love the color choice, love the way you styled it and loved the photography! This is a winner all the way!
12/11/12 5:56 PM
karen n said...
Wonderful collar and buttons! Can't wait to see the coat version!
12/11/12 6:23 PM
lauraborealis said...
Great idea to use a knit! You look fantastic.
12/11/12 7:26 PM
Sue Parrott said...
Love the dress! Too bad it is oop!
12/11/12 9:13 PM
Amanda.Claire said...
Oh my! That is gorgeous!
12/11/12 9:17 PM
Lori V said...
Gorgeous.
12/11/12 9:59 PM
pdiddly said...
lovely dress
12/12/12 3:00 AM
Tarrbaby said...
You ROCK this dress!
12/12/12 7:19 AM
Fran G said...
As always...It's a mimi G!
12/12/12 7:28 AM
VivianZ said...
Great dress. I love the outfit.
12/12/12 7:42 AM
Levone said...
Great looking dress Mimi! I love the total look!
12/12/12 9:17 AM
Nenewhis said...
This dress is so good. Love the simplicity of the style.
12/12/12 12:08 PM
kias2 said...
Perfect - looks great.
12/12/12 1:10 PM
ggf2005 said...
awesome!
12/12/12 1:49 PM
carolynw said...
You look like you just stepped out of a page of Vogue!!
12/12/12 2:30 PM
Jstarr4250 said...
Striking collar, great dress and your usual fantastic photography. Thanks for the fabric store tip.
12/16/12 10:16 PM
Deepika said...
Wow Mimi, this dress is great. I want to make everything you make. The color, fit and styling are superb.
12/21/12 6:46 AM
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