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Simplicity: 2337 (Misses' Dress) thumbsup - Type:Dresses
Review submitted in RTW/Designer Knockoff Contest Contest    printable version
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Reviewed by:Diahn
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Posted on:2/28/13 11:06 PM
Last Updated:3/1/13 7:54 AM
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Pattern Photo:Simplicity 2337
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Pattern Rating:Highly Recommend
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Pattern Description: Misses dress with front and sleeve variations. This has become my tried and true basic dress pattern since I've perfected the fit in the hollow chest/shoulder area, thanks to the shoulder princess seams.

Pattern Sizing: 4-20. I cut size 4 and sewed 1/2" side seams.

Fabrics Used: Vera Wang black tropical wool contrasted with white cotton sateen and lined with gray Dolce & Gabbana rayon lining.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: In addition to the fitting alterations I made on my previous dress from the same pattern, I tapered the sleeves quite a bit and then drafted an extension for the contrasting cuff.

I wanted to copy the shape of the collar as close as possible, so the left-brained nerd in me zoomed the images on a photocopier to life size and traced the lines onto the neck facings to form the pattern pieces.

Conclusion: I love this pattern! It comes with many variations and you can add your own to create a designer look.

More info can be on my blog.
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Quickie said...
Perfect knock-off!!
3/1/13 9:18 AM
redrosie said...
Stunning dress! Both classic and classy.
3/1/13 9:19 AM
LM2HYD said...
Beautiful!
3/1/13 10:30 AM
anniebsewing said...
so classic and beautiful! You look fabulous in it!
3/1/13 1:50 PM
Myspirit4 said...
smashing!
3/1/13 2:17 PM
SavageCoco said...
This terrific on you. LOVE black & white.
3/1/13 2:56 PM
ArtAttack said...
I LOVE this! Great job and good luck in the contest!
3/1/13 4:14 PM
Sue Parrott said...
WOW! Your dress is amazing! Well done!
3/1/13 4:29 PM
sewnotwork said...
Great!
3/1/13 5:12 PM
caper81 said...
Lovely! :)
3/1/13 5:37 PM
sewbehind said...
Beautiful and classy.
3/1/13 8:25 PM
prostheticsgirl said...
I LOVE it! You've done an amazing job and it looks stunning on you
3/1/13 9:23 PM
Jstarr4250 said...
Tasteful and classic. A beautiful contest entry - every bit as lovely as Ellen Barkin's.
3/1/13 9:53 PM
LauraHarkawik said...
So creative! Looks beautiful!
3/2/13 7:20 AM
canei said...
WOW!
3/3/13 1:37 PM
Terri A said...
Super chic!
3/6/13 3:18 PM
nancy2001 said...
Wow! Perfect line for line knockoff!
3/7/13 11:56 AM
Aroura said...
Amazing knock-off, and a gorgeous fit! Love it!
3/9/13 1:19 PM
trishapatk said...
Beautiful work ... as always. Very flattering style on you.
3/10/13 1:17 PM
sooolution said...
Congratulations!
3/11/13 2:21 AM
leandam said...
Absolutely love what you did with this pattern. You have a gorgeous dress that looks fantastic on you!
3/16/13 2:53 AM
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