Vogue Patterns: 8825 (Misses' Tunic, Dress And Pants)  - Type:Dresses  |
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| Reviewed by: | BeulahBirtley | 
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| Posted on: | 1/22/13 4:30 PM |
| Last Updated: | 1/22/13 4:35 PM |
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| Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend |
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Available for sale on PR: $16.88 (See envelope)  |
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| Fabric: | Cotton Jersey [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Pattern Description:
Pullover dress has front extending into back collar, fitted, front pleated bodice, raised waist, tie ends, two-piece sleeves with barrel cuffs, and stitched hem.
Pattern Sizing:
8-24
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, very much so.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, but I think they are a bit sneaky putting lots of steps into one to make it look Very Easy!
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I really love the sleeves and the super long sash, the bodice is very similar in construction to Vogue 1287 (but easier).
Fabric Used:
John Kaldor Jersey
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Nothing special - I cut a size 8 top and went up to a size 14 hip as I don't like bagginess round the bust, the lovely sash hides the fact that the top and skirt didn't quite come together properly. I found that sashes are put in very low and are in constant danger of being sewn in to the waist so I would recommend putting them in slightly higher up (I think I put them up by about half an inch ish and it didn't affect the end result at all) mine were also very heavy so after I'd tacked them to bodice I then removed them in annoyance until I was ready to sew the front and back together. I wish I'd read the reviews that say that the cuffs run large as I could have done with making them a bit tighter (which would have been easy to do).
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I would sew it again but have so many patterns waiting that I probably won't. I would definitely recommend it to others but with a small note of caution - I didn't find it Very Easy - I think the combination of stretch fabric and construction that relies on matching accurately isn't necessarily for a beginner.
And measure your wrists!
Conclusion:
A really well designed, flattering dress!
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This dress looks great on you! I love your fabric choice.
1/27/13 11:20 AM
Very nice. Looks great on you. I am getting this one!!!
3/28/13 8:12 AM