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Vogue 8813 in a plus size has anyone made it?
KathySews   Advanced Beginner MI USA Member since 10/1/06 Posts: 2897	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/29/12 9:57 PM I am fascinated by this dress Marci Tilton Dress but am worried that I will look like a blimp in such a loose dress. Note: I am 5'2" and busty. Has anyone in the plus size club made this dress or have an opinion of how it will look?
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 4397	Login to reply to this post In reply to KathySews << Like this post Date: 8/30/12 0:12 AM Just got two pieces of fabric for this for two very different looks. But, can't get to it until the end of September. I've seen at least two renditions buried in the deep recesses of the Marci Tilton site. A MT Version You'll definitely want to read the notes that are part of the above link. After looking them over I've decided that I will start with bargain fabric. I'll use that one for a going to the pool topper or a paint the house dress depending upon the outcome I've seen it done with variations on the pockets and I think the pocket variations, along with fabric choices, will be the key to producing something intriguing as opposed to, well, something else. I also have to consider that I am forever catching open style pockets on my kitchen cabinet pulls. I am in the busty plus club. I think this can be subtle like the black dress version. I think it can be made to have the same appearance as an open unstructured jacket over a shell (just longer) which is usually flattering. And I think it can be more playful in the mixed knits For a more playful look, we might want to decide if the proportions of the center panel need to be brought in or out to achieve the most flattering distribution of the three panels across our 'abundance of assets'; left side panel, center panel and right side panel. It would be a matter of determining if we wanted the appearance of an insert or a center from panel. I bring the distribution thing up because I've caught a few sideways views lately that have taught me that just a little variation in the placement of my princess seams can be very slimming or can bulk me up. -- Edited on 8/30/12 0:27 AM -- ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
Scheri   Advanced Beginner AB CANADA Member since 7/13/10 Posts: 251	Login to reply to this post 3 members like this. Date: 8/30/12 2:11 AM I am a plus size and would not try this pattern. The design element of this dress pockets would add bulk where it's not needed. ------ Scheri Manson Edmonton, AB CANADA
Elcue   Advanced WA USA Member since 6/13/12 Posts: 193	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/30/12 11:04 AM When I first saw this pattern I thought those pockets would be a mistake with my hips. After reading the reviews from Cocosloft and JillyBe I decided to try it. I think the strong contrast of JillyBe's fabric colors, and the closed pocket treatment make it work. I'm going to try it in a woven fabric.
Mufffet   Intermediate VT USA Member since 8/14/05 Posts: 8925	Login to reply to this post In reply to Scheri << 1 member likes this. Date: 8/30/12 11:09 AM Quote: I am a plus size and would not try this pattern. I feel the same - an unfortunate style....unless you are a statuesque person about 5"11". ------ "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." --Dalai Lama I have sewing machines
KathySews   Advanced Beginner MI USA Member since 10/1/06 Posts: 2897	Login to reply to this post In reply to Mufffet << 1 member likes this. Date: 8/30/12 4:49 PM in my head I am Barbie, in reality I am Humpty Dumpty
AdaH   Intermediate IA USA Member since 11/21/09 Posts: 2139	Login to reply to this post In reply to KathySews << 1 member likes this. Date: 8/30/12 8:12 PM cairncrew made it. I think she made it twice. Check out her website "Camp Runamuck" In my head I am a twig in reality I am a tree trunk. -- Edited on 8/30/12 8:14 PM -- ------ Ada
Nancy K Advanced NY USA Member since 12/28/04 Posts: 7588	Login to reply to this post In reply to KathySews << 1 member likes this. Date: 8/30/12 8:26 PM Think house dress. I just don't see this as flattering to curvy women. ------ www.nancyksews.blogspot.com
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 4397	Login to reply to this post In reply to Mufffet << 1 member likes this. Date: 8/30/12 10:26 PM Hey, I'm statuesque! It's just at some point someone pounded me a bit with a sledge hammer. ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
KathySews   Advanced Beginner MI USA Member since 10/1/06 Posts: 2897	Login to reply to this post In reply to a7yrstitch << 1 member likes this. Date: 8/31/12 11:55 AM when I walk by a mirror I wonder who that is because it certainly is not the woman living in my head

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