Vogue Patterns: 8577 (MISSES' DRESS)  - Type:Dresses  |
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| Reviewed by: | lalalauren | 
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| Posted on: | 3/5/13 10:02 AM |
| Last Updated: | 3/5/13 10:18 AM |
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| Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend |
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| Fabric: | Lawn [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Pattern Description:
Lined shirt dress with fitted bodice, waistband, flared skirt, optional sleeves and collar.
Pattern Sizing:
I made a size 12 with a 2" FBA and width taken out of the bodice back.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, apart from the fact I added a dart with my FBA and I used contrasting buttons.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, but there were about 50 steps!
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I really love the skirt and pocket bands. The dress is comfortable and flattering. It is very versatile.
Fabric Used:
Royal blue cotton lawn - very light and perfect for spring.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
A 2" FBA was required and I took some width out of the back. I have a large bust and narrow back, and next time I would take more out of the bodice back as I had to really stretch the waistband to get it to fit the bodice back. The back is quite loose on me, and it shows. I also made a rookie mistake and didn't smooth out the armscye when I was adjusting the pattern. The armscye is too low and you can see the top of my bra. But as I said, rookie mistake.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I will make this dress again, perhaps with self-covered buttons. I also had the intention of making the sleeved version with a contrast collar, sleeve cuffs, pocket bands and buttons. But we'll see how ambitious I am next time! I definitely recommend this pattern to others.
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pretty dress. I like the color too.
3/5/13 11:46 AM
I love your dress. The color is beautiful on you. I also liked looking at your two dogs!
3/6/13 7:26 PM
May I ask what you used for lining, and if you lined the whole thing? I am going to make this dress, but am afraid all that fabric and all htat lining will be just too much.
3/13/13 4:52 PM
Hi Mrs Brown, I used white lawn and I did line the whole thing. If you wanted to skip the lining step, you really could as long as your fabric isn't too sheer.
3/31/13 9:07 AM