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Vogue Patterns: 1159 (Misses' Dress) thumbsup - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Reviewed by:Sue Anfang
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Posted on:12/5/12 11:01 PM
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Pattern Rating:Difficult, but great for Advanced Sewers
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Fabric:Rayon Jersey  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Pattern Description: Draped and wrapped dress

Pattern Sizing:I made the 14

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow?NO

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?It looks great when it's done - but you can't try it on until the shoulder seams are done; they are the very last seams that are sewn!!

Fabric Used:Rayon Spandex jersey

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:Despite other reviewers notes that there were not provisions to lengthen/shorten it, I just left a bit more room between the front pieces when I taped it together (the front is in 3 sections you tape together to make a big piece). Then I trued up the seams. I also added triangular gussets under the arms to give it more coverage – thanks to other reviewers I knew about this ahead of time.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?This is challenging (to use a polite word) Drinking several glasses of wine might help the process. Or maybe not; in the end I had a dress. With some mistakes my drunken co-workers in a dark room would never notice.

But I'll tell you about them if you go to my blog:
Sew, Stash, Sew


Conclusion: Make sure you read other reviews before you make this dress!!

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regal80 said...
well, you did a great job, and it's always nice when you conquer the pattern instead of the other way around :)
12/6/12 3:57 AM
Schnauzer said...
Lovely dress! You look gorgeous in it.
12/6/12 5:31 AM
MegquiltsinVT said...
You made THAT in one day????!!!!!! Very nicely done, looks smashing on you. The line drawing is quite intriguing, no wonder you were smitten with it. Fab!
12/6/12 6:12 AM
slmstyle said...
Wowza! This is a fantastic dress! Kudos to you for tackling it in one day. It looks really great on you. Great job!
12/6/12 8:44 AM
prostheticsgirl said...
Looks great! Thank goodness for PR reviews; I don't know what we would do without them!
12/6/12 9:35 AM
carolynw said...
Sue you had your work cut out for you for sure!! Gorgeous dress - the colour is fantastic on you and you look fab!
12/6/12 9:57 AM
NC Carol said...
Great job on the dress! It sounds like quite a project. Thanks for the review.
12/6/12 10:00 AM
Jstarr4250 said...
Congratulations on this very daunting looking project. It looks fantastic on you.
12/6/12 2:22 PM
nitsel said...
Beautiful dress and you look great in it! (Hubbie looks good too...) I think you deserve several "easy-sew" projects after this!
12/6/12 8:01 PM
Christas said...
Very pretty dress!
12/6/12 8:07 PM
sewtime said...
You look beautiful in your very pretty dress!
12/6/12 8:14 PM
Sue Parrott said...
I keep looking at this pattern, but pass it by because I just don't think the fabric used on the front envelope does it justice. Your version is lovely! Thanks for the helpful review!
12/7/12 8:56 PM
AuntieShel said...
Wow, FABULOUS job on this very complicated dress and you look absolutely smashing!!!
12/11/12 8:32 PM
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