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Sunday, June 17, 2012

A pattern review - Vogue 1285


I made this dress right before I went to PR New York.

Pattern Description:

(From the pattern envelope): Lined, mock wrap dress has collar, close-fitting bodice with bands, hook and eye, fitted skirt, overlay with mock band, belt loops, sleeveband and invisible left side zipper. Darts are stitched on the right side of fabric. Lining forms attached slip with shoulder and lingerie straps.

Pattern Sizing:

8-24

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?

Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I like the unique design features like the collar and the darts stitched on the outside. What I didn't like was some of the construction details. Following the instructions, this is what I came up for the collar and bands.


This is a hot mess! WTH. I almost chucked the entire project but after sleeping on it, I decided to fold a small tuck all away around to cover up the mess.



Fabric Used:

I'm not sure what to call the fabric I used. It looks like a ribbed ponte'. It could also be the reason my collar band looked such a mess!

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

As usual I made an FBA and a wide back adjustment. I also lengthed the bodice 1" and the skirt 2" as well as added width to the waist. To reduce the bodice to fit the skirt, I added an extra waist dart but didn't sew it on the outside.



After the wide back adjustment I took in a dart at the shoulder, sewing it on the outside but eliminated the skirt dart.



I eliminated the side zipper, the lining and the hook and eye. I added thread loops for the chain belt I purchased to wear specifically with tis dress.


Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I think I'd like to make it again in black.

Conclusion:

I really like this dress. Put it on your list.

17 comments:

  1. I love the color of this dress and love it on you! I've seen the pattern but didn't think it would work on my body type...you've just changed that viewpoint!

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  2. Pretty dress and great color.

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  3. This is definitely and eye-catching design with the geometrical angles, and you chose a radiant color that compliments you beautifully. The way you salvaged the neckline worked perfectly!

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  4. Super cute! I love that you made it in orange. A good color on you. I made this too for Easter and had the same problem with the collar. Glad you made it work:)

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  5. You did a great job and you look great in it too.

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  6. Perfect, perfect, perfect! The color, the fit, the design. Enjoy.

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  7. I love this dress, and the color is awesome on you!!

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  8. I love this in orange! I have this pattern ordered and am waiting for it to come, so am really happy to see such a great version of it!

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  9. You are wearing THE color of the summer. Love orange. It's a great dress.

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  10. I L*VE this color and everything about it!!!

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  11. The color is beautiful against your complexion...Very nice!

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  12. I'm working on my muslin of this dress right now, and hope my final version looks as good as this!

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  13. The dress looks great! I have a question, though. How cool are these knit dresses to wear? I'm in Maryland and our summers are a soup of heat and humidity. Today it's going to be close to 100!

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  14. Beautiful dress! I just love the way it looks on you! To answer Melodye's question, I would say yes! With the heat of Florida's Summers, I love wearing a nice non-constricting garment made from a Ponte knit! And this is a great one in a great Summer color!

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  15. Wow! I was chk'ing your profile and thought I'd chk your other blogs - you made this?? WOW and it looks stunning on you!!

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  16. Great dress you made and it looks good on you! =)
    Hugs, Eleor

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