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Vogue Patterns: 1283 (Dress) - Type:Dresses

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Mahogany Stylist


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1/3/13 11:29 AM

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Recommend, with Modifications

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Available for sale on PR: $22.50 (See envelope)

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I started working on the pattern adjustments in July. This is my least favorite of the four. Mainly because of the amount of work I put into adjusting the pattern, which resulted in over-fitting it. Looking at the photos, I think I will take it in along the side. DD insists that she lost some weight. Hmmm..., I wish it was me.

Pattern Description: MISSES' DRESS: Semi-fitted, self-lined dress (very close-fitting through bust) has seam detail, sleeves cut-in-one with front/back, lingerie straps, very narrow hem and invisible upper side back zipper.

Pattern Sizing: This pattern is available in sizes 6 - 22. I used 10 with modifications. Lots of them. Go to Flickr for the details.

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

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Yes. But slightly looser, which I'm going to correct.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? We liked the curvy gathered detail of the dress.

Fabric Used: polyester knit.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I made a labor intensive FBA. See Flickr set for more details.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Probably not. It's an okay dress. I would recommend it if it is your style.

Conclusion: This was a relatively easy dress to make. My over-fitting made the process more labor intensive. I think an intermediate sewer should be able to make it with no problems.

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	Loop51 said... The dress is beautiful; your hard work shows. Love the color and look. Thanks for posting. 1/3/13 12:31 PM
	ArtAttack said... Oh, I think it's beautiful...will re-think this pattern! Thanks for the thorough review. 1/3/13 1:51 PM
	pdiddly said... thanks for the review, I have this dress pattern - your version looks lovely 1/4/13 3:05 AM
	Margaret said... I think it looks great! 1/4/13 4:47 AM
	JOshiro said... Wow, that's some pretty intensive pattern alteration - well done! 1/4/13 10:11 AM
	Levone said... Lovely dress and excellent review! Thanks for showing so many detailed pictures on fitting. I want to start trying to achieve a nice fit in my clothes this year and you showing why a 1" FBA was needed was very helpful. 1/4/13 4:10 PM
	sewtime said... Beautiful dress!! 1/5/13 1:14 AM
	fmw said... Thank you for the photos! I've been trying to figure out how to go about making fitting alterations, and you did a great job! 2/14/13 9:19 AM