Vogue Patterns: 1122 (Alice & Olivia Dress) - Type:Dresses  | | Viewed 313 times
| | Review rated Very Helpful by 2 people | | Reviewed by: | VogueMistress | 
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| | Posted on: | 5/19/13 9:08 PM | | Last Updated: | 5/19/13 9:21 PM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | 
Vogue Patterns Pattern Info | | Pattern Rating: | Recommend, with Modifications | | See other patterns in this category: Dresses | | | | Fabric: | Polyester Brocade [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Pattern Description:
Lined, fitted dress, above mid-knee length, has short raglan sleeves, tucked neckline, pleated, straight skirt and back zipper.
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Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, but nicer.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
No problems with the instructions.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
It was an oddly shaped little dress with avant-garde styling and so I was intrigued. It wound up just as oddly shaped, but I still like that. The neckline is lovely as is the bodice shaping.
Fabric Used:
A polyester matelasse in a sagey green.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Naturally, I made the skirt about 12 inches longer.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I made a wearable muslin in a poly gabardine and one in the fashion fabric. I don't need any others, but I think it would look adorable on my teenager.
Conclusion:
It's no mystery why this one wasn't terribly popular...boxy pleats at the hips?? Seriously? I went for it since I don't really have notable hips. The black gabardine muslin was adorable...I may finish it and wear it as a tunic if I can't convince my daughter to wear it. The matelasse didn't drape well enough to work for this dress. It's wearable, but without the drape, the bodice doesnt hang well. If I can convince one slender sewer to give this pattern a try, I will be satisfied.
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Great review - the dress looks good on you, boxie pleats and all!
5/19/13 10:46 PM
This pattern creates a very inice shape. I love your dress!
5/20/13 3:14 AM
Nice to see this on someone else. Can I echo your endorsement to encourage anyone with this pattern in their stash? The lines of this dress are really superb, once you see past the rather harsh styling. I made it a few years back (also lengthened!) in grey wool and it looks quite classic, very easy to wear and great when something smarter is needed. Your review reminds me I could use the bodice pattern again.
5/20/13 3:24 AM
I love the pattern, have it in my stash, and am able to choose a satin from my stash. I am going to start with this pattern right away, thanks for your review, I think the dress does look good on you, and you really inspire me to make the thing right away. Thanks for the encouragement ;)
5/21/13 5:14 PM