Pattern Description: MISSES' DRESS: Close fitting. For Two-Way Stretch Knits: Rayon/Spandex, Cotton/Spandex, Nylon/Spandex. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.
Pattern Sizing: 8 - 14 14 - 22
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?For the most part. I used a large scale print fabric and my dress was not as tight fitting.
Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were very easy to follow and very clear.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked everything about the pattern though I did not use purchased seam binding. Instead I created bias strips out of the dress fabric and secured the folded edge with steam a seam. It worked beautifully.
Fabric Used: Viscose with spandex.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: When the dress was described as close fitting, I was afraid it would be too small and cut a size larger. MISTAKE! Now it's a little big.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I highly recommend this pattern and hope to sew it again soon in a solid.
Conclusion: What a winner for Vogue Patterns! The ruched bodice flatters all shapes and the pattern is a breeze to put together.
Heatherrique said... Upbeat, fun, chic, and flattering on you. You and the dress will look wonderful anywhere! 12/30/12 11:06 PM
imsewcrazy said... Great dress! Looks wonderful on you! 12/30/12 11:52 PM
Scheri said... Beautiful fit. Enjoy your blog :-) 12/31/12 0:32 AM
SewWil said... Beautiful dress. Love the print. Your review is timely as I am cutting out this dress tonight. 12/31/12 0:39 AM
jlg said... This is very pretty on you despite the larger size. I need to get this pattern. 12/31/12 6:51 AM
Karen Carr said... Genius idea to use steam a seam on the arm bindings! It look great on you. 12/31/12 6:57 AM
Jstarr4250 said... I love every version of this dress I've seen and yours is wonderful. The fabric is gorgeous! 12/31/12 7:18 AM
MNBarb said... Really beautiful dress. Love the outfit. Love the beach! 12/31/12 8:55 AM
AuntieShel said... Gorgeous dress, great fabric, looks fantastic on you!! This is on my list for the new year! 12/31/12 11:45 AM
ArtAttack said... This is really cute in a print. I will make this again in the spring from your inspiration! 12/31/12 11:59 AM
NJcowgirl said... I love the fabric and it's a great fit. Looks tres chic. 12/31/12 1:57 PM
CissieW said... Love this dress -- especially the ruching on the sides. Thanks for the tip on the sizing! 12/31/12 2:41 PM
jenleeC said... Great dress! The relaxed fit still looks terrific. 1/1/13 8:14 PM
marthamyers said... Great print; great pattern; great photo shoot! Looks like Folly Beach. And so sunny - hard to believe it's winter. Nice work! 1/1/13 10:29 PM
marthamyers said... Great print; great pattern; great photo shoot! Looks like Folly Beach. And so sunny - hard to believe it's winter. Nice work! 1/1/13 10:29 PM
cleverkitty said... just beautiful!!!! love the print and style. Somehow I have been missing your reviews I will check my notifications.
The weather looks fabulous :) Happy New Year! 1/2/13 9:31 AM
aaltje said... Gorgeous, looks great on you! 1/2/13 12:19 PM
Jrhee said... So cute! I might just have to break down and get this pattern. 1/2/13 1:17 PM
Jove said... Wow! I love the fabric. Where did you get it? 1/7/13 5:02 PM
Upbeat, fun, chic, and flattering on you. You and the dress will look wonderful anywhere!
12/30/12 11:06 PM
Great dress! Looks wonderful on you!
12/30/12 11:52 PM
Beautiful fit. Enjoy your blog :-)
12/31/12 0:32 AM
Beautiful dress. Love the print. Your review is timely as I am cutting out this dress tonight.
12/31/12 0:39 AM
This is very pretty on you despite the larger size. I need to get this pattern.
12/31/12 6:51 AM
Genius idea to use steam a seam on the arm bindings! It look great on you.
12/31/12 6:57 AM
I love every version of this dress I've seen and yours is wonderful. The fabric is gorgeous!
12/31/12 7:18 AM
Really beautiful dress. Love the outfit. Love the beach!
12/31/12 8:55 AM
Gorgeous dress, great fabric, looks fantastic on you!! This is on my list for the new year!
12/31/12 11:45 AM
This is really cute in a print. I will make this again in the spring from your inspiration!
12/31/12 11:59 AM
I love the fabric and it's a great fit. Looks tres chic.
12/31/12 1:57 PM
Love this dress -- especially the ruching on the sides. Thanks for the tip on the sizing!
12/31/12 2:41 PM
Great dress! The relaxed fit still looks terrific.
1/1/13 8:14 PM
Great print; great pattern; great photo shoot! Looks like Folly Beach. And so sunny - hard to believe it's winter. Nice work!
1/1/13 10:29 PM
Great print; great pattern; great photo shoot! Looks like Folly Beach. And so sunny - hard to believe it's winter. Nice work!
1/1/13 10:29 PM
just beautiful!!!! love the print and style. Somehow I have been missing your reviews I will check my notifications. The weather looks fabulous :) Happy New Year!
1/2/13 9:31 AM
Gorgeous, looks great on you!
1/2/13 12:19 PM
So cute! I might just have to break down and get this pattern.
1/2/13 1:17 PM
Wow! I love the fabric. Where did you get it?
1/7/13 5:02 PM