Pattern Description:
MISSES' DRESS: Close fitting.
FABRICS: For Two-Way Stretch Knits: Rayon/Spandex, Cotton/Spandex, Nylon/Spandex.
Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.
Pattern Sizing: 8 - 22 I made an 8 for the most part.
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? These instructions are simple and easy to follow.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
LIKES The dress is figure flattering. It is close-fitting without being tight. The pattern is very easy to put together.
DISLIKES: I'm not crazy about the neckline. It worked for this dress but if I make it again I plan to change it.
Fabric Used: high-tech matte hybrid - whatever that is! It's a type of high quality synthetic
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I shortened the bodice and cut a size smaller than I typically wear. This is the second time I made the dress. The first time I cut a size larger and it was much to big so I went down 2 sizes.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I recommend this pattern and would like to make it a third time - maybe the sleeveless version.
Conclusion: This is a must try pattern for anyone who is reluctant to wear a close fitting garment like I was!
Sue Parrott said... Wow, this is so pretty! It fits you so well! 2/14/13 5:02 PM
SavageCoco said... BANG ON BEAUTIFUL! Now go rock the symphony - you're going to turn heads tonight! 2/14/13 6:25 PM
leoniep said... Fabulous dress. 2/14/13 6:45 PM
grays08 said... Very beautiful in the red and the smaller size fits great. It's funny how solid colors can show off the details so much better, but they sure do (but both versions of this dress are great). I must get this pattern now. Beautiful job! 2/14/13 8:10 PM
SewWil said... Your red version is beautiful and looks great on you! 2/14/13 8:26 PM
carolynw said... Great fit - you look lovely and the color is so great on you 2/14/13 8:52 PM
Dilliander said... Lovely dress, lovely fit and lovely on! 2/14/13 10:49 PM
Cristinagf said... Super hotness! 2/14/13 11:04 PM
jenleeC said... I love your red version and you have nailed the fit - close fitting but not too tight, just perfect! I have this pattern but I will wait until it cools down a little here before sewing this one. 2/15/13 2:25 AM
Danvillegirl said... Very pretty! 2/15/13 5:31 AM
CissieW said... That dress certainly has a WOW factor! I ended up cutting the neck off of my finished dress and lowering it about an inch. Made a world of difference. 2/15/13 7:51 AM
NJcowgirl said... Love the color, the fit and the pattern. Great job. 2/15/13 10:05 AM
cleverkitty said... Very beautiful in red :) 2/15/13 6:21 PM
slmstyle said... Love it! Great Valentine's Day dress in red! 2/15/13 9:47 PM
Jrhee said... Gosh, I might have to get this pattern - looks so good in every fabric I've seen so far! 2/16/13 1:34 AM
MNBarb said... I keep thinking that this pattern is WAY too close fitting to belong in my wardrobe then I see another review, like yours, and covet it. Both this solid and your floral version are really flattering and perfectly slimming without any snugness. 2/17/13 8:46 AM
Jstarr4250 said... Bravo! You look spectacular. A Valentine's Day to remember. My favorite of your blog posts to date! 2/22/13 7:04 AM
BarbaraZ said... Ordered this pattern after reading about it on your blog - it's just lovely. Already planning several different versions, but think I will start off with a plain black dress with long sleeves. Wish me luck! 2/23/13 8:19 PM
Wow, this is so pretty! It fits you so well!
2/14/13 5:02 PM
BANG ON BEAUTIFUL! Now go rock the symphony - you're going to turn heads tonight!
2/14/13 6:25 PM
Fabulous dress.
2/14/13 6:45 PM
Very beautiful in the red and the smaller size fits great. It's funny how solid colors can show off the details so much better, but they sure do (but both versions of this dress are great). I must get this pattern now. Beautiful job!
2/14/13 8:10 PM
Your red version is beautiful and looks great on you!
2/14/13 8:26 PM
Great fit - you look lovely and the color is so great on you
2/14/13 8:52 PM
Fantastic looking dress!
2/14/13 10:46 PM
Lovely dress, lovely fit and lovely on!
2/14/13 10:49 PM
Super hotness!
2/14/13 11:04 PM
I love your red version and you have nailed the fit - close fitting but not too tight, just perfect! I have this pattern but I will wait until it cools down a little here before sewing this one.
2/15/13 2:25 AM
Very pretty!
2/15/13 5:31 AM
That dress certainly has a WOW factor! I ended up cutting the neck off of my finished dress and lowering it about an inch. Made a world of difference.
2/15/13 7:51 AM
Love the color, the fit and the pattern. Great job.
2/15/13 10:05 AM
Looks great!
2/15/13 3:15 PM
Beautiful dress.
2/15/13 4:00 PM
Very beautiful in red :)
2/15/13 6:21 PM
Love it! Great Valentine's Day dress in red!
2/15/13 9:47 PM
Gosh, I might have to get this pattern - looks so good in every fabric I've seen so far!
2/16/13 1:34 AM
I keep thinking that this pattern is WAY too close fitting to belong in my wardrobe then I see another review, like yours, and covet it. Both this solid and your floral version are really flattering and perfectly slimming without any snugness.
2/17/13 8:46 AM
Bravo! You look spectacular. A Valentine's Day to remember. My favorite of your blog posts to date!
2/22/13 7:04 AM
Ordered this pattern after reading about it on your blog - it's just lovely. Already planning several different versions, but think I will start off with a plain black dress with long sleeves. Wish me luck!
2/23/13 8:19 PM