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Vogue Patterns: 8379 (MISSES' DRESS) thumbsup - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Reviewed by:caper81
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Posted on:12/6/12 6:01 PM
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Pattern Photo:Vogue Patterns 8379
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Pattern Rating:Easy & Great for Beginners
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Fabric:Polyester Knit  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Pattern Description: Wrap front dress has soft pleats, side tie, and sleeve variations. Dress B has collar.

Pattern Sizing: 10

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, but with less skirt sweep.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the look of wrap dresses, but not crazy about how the wind likes to blow my dress open :/

Fabric Used: A lightweight knit of some sort, from my local Fabricville. I think it has polyester in it?? I need to start taking note of what the fabric content for these reviews I wish this fabric was a bit more "stable". I find it a little too lightweight. Very cool print though

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I probably should've made a size 8. Will pay more attention to the flat pattern measurements from now on...

I bound the neckline and topstitched with a twin needle (as once of my RTW wrap dresses has) instead of using the facing included in the instructions. I didn't want to worry about facings wanting to pop out!

I should have made the binding a bit smaller though, so the bodice would fit a bit better.

I removed a lot of sweep of the *very* full skirt.

One of my ties was cut wonky because I wasn't paying enough attention when I laid out my pattern pieces. I had barely enough fabric to cut the second tie, so I cut it on the bias. Bad idea It lays terribly!

I went to two other Fabricville stores looking for more fabric to make another properly made tie but alas, they were both out! Fast-forward months later when I was visiting family in NewBrunswick. Of course I had to visit the local Fabricville and they had some of this same fabric! I bought some and plan to make another tie. I'll make it work!


Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I do definitely recommend this pattern. As many other reviewers have attested, this is a very easy pattern that will turn out a great looking dress!

I think I would like to try some other wrap and "faux" wrap patterns that I have in my collection before I would do this one again.

Conclusion: There are so many beautiful versions of this dress! Very easy patten that many women would find flattering.
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KensingtonCrab said...
The dress and fit are flattering and the fabric is great!
12/6/12 6:16 PM
sewing addict said...
Great fit and beautiful fabric.
12/6/12 6:16 PM
ggf2005 said...
Love the fabric and you wear it well.
12/6/12 6:43 PM
sewbehind said...
Beautiful rendition of Vogue 8379. I'll have to remember your two changes to this pattern as the two you mentioned-binding the neckline and the very full skirt were two things that bothered me about my finished muslin. Thanks!
12/6/12 7:12 PM
prostheticsgirl said...
Looks wonderful! I love the colors in you fabric
12/6/12 9:15 PM
SewWil said...
Very pretty dress!
12/6/12 10:18 PM
hme75 said...
This looks great on you!
12/6/12 11:34 PM
sew2little said...
I will repeat: fabulous fabric choice!
12/7/12 0:08 AM
karen n said...
Love the fabric color and pattern! I like the amount of skirt you have. Do you remember how many inches you removed from the circumference?
12/7/12 0:21 AM
JanieBee said...
Gorgeous! Fits you perfectly!
12/7/12 6:32 AM
cleverkitty said...
love that fabric, I was wondering about the fullness of the skirt thanks for addressing...
12/7/12 8:37 AM
Jstarr4250 said...
Very lovely on you. I, too, would like to know how much fabric you removed from the skirt.
12/7/12 11:40 AM
becca a said...
Beautiful dress! I love this pattern and haven't had a problem with it blowing open although I always worry about that when I'm wearing a wrap dress. This is very flattering on you.
12/7/12 8:32 PM
waltzqueen said...
Very pretty dress that looks terrific on you. I love the print too!
12/7/12 9:23 PM
caper81 said...
Thank you all so much! I appreciate each of your encouraging comments :) So I measured the circumference of my dress and it was 71''. Right front 23", left front 22" (don't know how that happened), back skirt section (left and right side measured together) 25.5". I measured the pattern pieces and subtracting the finished measurements, I got something like 40" in the difference! I feel like I must have made a mistake somewhere, but hopefully my dress measurements will help somewhat :)
12/7/12 9:31 PM
imsewcrazy said...
Great dress! I love this pattern! Great idea for binding the neckline. I'll have to remember that next time I make this dress. Looks wonderful on you.
12/9/12 2:08 PM
Lori V said...
Gorgeous dress.
1/7/13 9:43 PM
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