Pattern Description: Very Easy Vogue Pattern. Suitable for 2 way stretch knits only. A sleeveless and a long sleeved, close fitting dress with princess seams and gathering on the front side panels.
Pattern Sizing: BB (8-10-12-14) I am usually a 14 in the Big 4 patterns, but I always go down a size for knit garments, so I cut a size 12. This fitted well. Front
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes except for the change I made to the neckline.
Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were quite clear and easy to understand.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love that it is quick and easy to make, and I love the flattering feminine shape of the dress. I didn't like the high neckline.
Fabric Used: I used a royal blue panne stretch velvet purchased at my local Bargain Box Fabrics.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I lowered the neckline by approximately 1cm at the back and shoulder seams and lowered it by approximately 5cm at the centre front. Because I made the neck opening bigger, I could get away without adding the opening at the centre back neckline. The dress is easily slipped on over my head. Back I finished off the neckline by sewing on a band in the same fabric (like you would finish a T Shirt). This wasn't a complete success as the fabric doesn't have a great recovery which resulted in the neck band being a little loose and not sitting completely flat. It sits OK after a good pressing. I used "steam a seam lite" on the hem and cuffs and stitched with a twin needle. I'm a little disappointed with the hem. It looks like it stretched while I was sewing despite the "steam a seam" (or maybe I stretched it when applying the "steam a seam").
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I am definitely planning to sew this one again. I'd like to try it using a ponte knit like ArtAttack. I was very inspired by her version. I would definitely recommend trying this one. It's a nice easy project.
Amiejean said... Nice review. Very flattering, you did a great job. I always have similar problems with knits, you did great. I have his pattern, your review has inspired me. Thanks! 2/19/13 5:14 AM
LauraHarkawik said... Beautiful dress! 2/19/13 6:59 AM
Re Becca said... Gorgeous! I love the color, and the fit sure is great. 2/19/13 7:13 AM
GoodbyeValntino said... Wow - it's beautiful! Love this color on you and the fit is perfect. 2/19/13 7:27 AM
LM2HYD said... Beautiful dress and beautiful color. I never would have thought to use panne stretch velvet, but wow! It looks great! 2/19/13 8:00 AM
ThreadsofFaith said... Super fit! Such a pretty color on you! 2/19/13 8:27 AM
caper81 said... Love the royal blue on you! Great-looking dress :) 2/19/13 9:09 AM
PattyE said... Beautiful dress! 2/19/13 9:12 AM
Jrhee said... So pretty! 2/19/13 9:16 AM
grays08 said... I think this is gorgeous, and you did a great job! I just picked up this pattern and am excited to try my hand at it. 2/19/13 9:22 AM
Renren said... Pretty color and perfect fit. Good idea to enlarge the neckline so you could skip the zip (or other type opening at the back?). The side ruching adds a lot of interest to this lovely dress. 2/19/13 10:26 AM
jlg said... Gorgeous dress on you. 2/19/13 8:40 PM
SewWil said... Gorgeous dress! Looks great on you and the color is superb! 2/19/13 11:53 PM
Danvillegirl said... Nice review. I have this pattern in my sewing next list. 2/20/13 6:53 AM
becca a said... Your dress is lovely, and the color is so pretty on you. 2/20/13 10:05 AM
KarlaB said... What a beautiful dress! I think your fabric choice for this pattern is perfect. 2/20/13 10:35 PM
Nice review. Very flattering, you did a great job. I always have similar problems with knits, you did great. I have his pattern, your review has inspired me. Thanks!
2/19/13 5:14 AM
Beautiful dress!
2/19/13 6:59 AM
Gorgeous! I love the color, and the fit sure is great.
2/19/13 7:13 AM
Wow - it's beautiful! Love this color on you and the fit is perfect.
2/19/13 7:27 AM
Beautiful dress and beautiful color. I never would have thought to use panne stretch velvet, but wow! It looks great!
2/19/13 8:00 AM
Super fit! Such a pretty color on you!
2/19/13 8:27 AM
Love the royal blue on you! Great-looking dress :)
2/19/13 9:09 AM
Beautiful dress!
2/19/13 9:12 AM
So pretty!
2/19/13 9:16 AM
I think this is gorgeous, and you did a great job! I just picked up this pattern and am excited to try my hand at it.
2/19/13 9:22 AM
Pretty color and perfect fit. Good idea to enlarge the neckline so you could skip the zip (or other type opening at the back?). The side ruching adds a lot of interest to this lovely dress.
2/19/13 10:26 AM
Gorgeous dress on you.
2/19/13 8:40 PM
Gorgeous dress! Looks great on you and the color is superb!
2/19/13 11:53 PM
Nice review. I have this pattern in my sewing next list.
2/20/13 6:53 AM
Your dress is lovely, and the color is so pretty on you.
2/20/13 10:05 AM
What a beautiful dress! I think your fabric choice for this pattern is perfect.
2/20/13 10:35 PM
Beautiful!
2/24/13 3:19 AM