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Vogue Patterns: 1043 (MISSES' DRESS AND BELT) - Type:Dresses

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devviePuu


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10/12/11 9:01 AM

Last Updated:

12/10/12 8:54 PM

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Pattern Rating:

Recommend, with Modifications

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Pattern Description:

Below mid-calf dress has fitted surplice bodice with stitched tucks and short kimono sleeves, left side zipper closure, underarm gussets and inside belt. Contour belt has buckle without prong.

Were the instructions easy to follow?

gusset instructions were awful! everything else was tolerable, but it was not the best-written set of directions i've ever seen.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

the front pleats are a great design element in an otherwise basic bodice, and the slight bias cut on the skirt gives fabulous flair.

Fabric Used:

mystery cotton shirting, vaguely evocative of a cute japanese print, found at prime fabrics in NYC.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

i redrew the bodice pattern based on my moulage but kept all of the design details. other than that, i shortened the skirt.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

probably won't sew again--i don't love it that much. but i can definitely encourage those who were interested in this pattern to give it a try, because the result is pretty fun.

more photos and thoughts at puu's door of time

edwardian-inspired version in black sheer with underlay: vogue 1043: lady mary style

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	jenleeC said... The vintage length looks very elegant but your shorter version makes this more wearable. Very pretty fabric. 10/13/11 0:58 AM
	AuntieShel said... Very cute version of this dress! Love the shorter length!! 10/14/11 12:07 PM
	Sue Parrott said... I like your version; it makes the dress more casual for an everyday wear feel instead of a 'very expensive dinner' dress. Cute on you! 10/15/11 7:29 PM
	mm said... My mother wore a dress like this to a wedding in the 1950's. As a child I thought it was lovely and I still do. Thanks for the memories. 12/10/12 11:32 PM
	FreckleHead said... Looks so cute! Very orginal! 4/3/13 12:50 PM