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Reviewed by:Julia Graham
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Posted on:4/8/04 6:14 AM
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Hilary said...
Very nice dress, Julia! It does look retro~the fit looks very good too! Thanks for the details about inserting the godet, the comparison especially. Great review, for a pretty dress(looks good on you!)
4/8/04 7:43 AM
CycleGal said...
Julia, beautiful dress! I have this pattern and fabric set to go but I get nervous and go on to something else!!! Time to give it a try, yours looks wonderful!
4/8/04 9:50 AM
LBJ said...
Very pretty dress on you. I skipped this pattern but now I need to rethink it. I think yours looks better than the envelope! Good job!
4/8/04 10:33 AM
SewTabby said...
Wow, your dress is really cool and it looks great on you!
4/8/04 11:31 AM
CatherineN said...
Your dress looks better than the examples on the web site. The neckline is becoming.
4/8/04 12:57 PM
sewywabbit said...
Very nice, this is the nicest Portofino I have seen. I like the choice of fabric.
4/8/04 5:08 PM
mudcat said...
Julia, the dress looks great on you. Very flattering. I have the pattern but haven't gotten to it yet.
4/8/04 8:04 PM
Schnauzer said...
I agree with everyone else.Your dress is lovely and it looks really nice on you.
4/8/04 11:53 PM
Deepika said...
love your dress Julia!
4/9/04 6:34 AM
Meredith P said...
Thanks for the review, Julia. I have this pattern, but have been hesitant to make it, noticing the depth of the wrap front. Your idea of sewing it closed is a good one, and appears to have solved the problem of "overexposure". Very helpful.
4/9/04 7:34 AM
Sherril Miller said...
This pattern keeps calling to me. I wish I had your tiny shape for it. It looks super on you. Great idea about the tape in the neckline.
4/9/04 12:06 PM
KitnRose said...
Very pretty and unique. You should try Vogue 7647, it's got similar lines but a different waist and neck that I think you could really pull off.
4/14/04 2:31 PM
Julia Graham said...
KitnRose--funny you should say that--I'm one of the two people who have already reviewed Vogue 7647 at this site. It does work very well for me. Good eyes! :-)
4/15/04 5:55 AM
Mini said...
Your dress is the best fitting version of this pattern that I have seen. This is not a style for everyone, but when it works it is terrific.
4/15/04 8:39 AM
Annette H said...
That dress has a certain something - it's got interesting lines and looks great on you. Thanks for the picture. I have been thinking aout making this dress...
7/4/04 7:37 AM
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