So... well I was home on my "called in Snow day", I sewed up my version of the Vogue 1027.
Photos first... comments later?
okay
I absolutely love the colors in this fabric, love the waves.
I call this piece,,,, a women in/and her work,, just playing
hair,,, in my eyes, in my month,,, timer goes off,,, AWESOME!
Okay enough about me, back to the dress
Very easy as implied.
When I saw this fabric, I knew,, it had to be used for this dress. I have been waiting for Vogue to go on sale forever,, it happened Thrusday and by Friday night, I was finished.
I made the decision to use the pattern measurements and started off with a 16 (38"bust)...... bad idea
Its a good thing that this one is easy to adjust, I had to take in the sides and adjust the wrap in front which is usually not a problem.... I have a B cup which is supposed to be the standard model for pattern companies but I still had to pull the wrap over 1.5 inches on both sides so it will lay flat,, and now droop on the cleavage,, because this dress is all about the cleavage as you can see.
I will say that the neckline is something you will have to be cautious off, the back of mine does have a little excess,,nothing that looks so visible that I can't wear it in peace, but I know the fault.... I guess I could have cut it and did a center seam but its not that big of a deal. But now that you know, you can make sure you are absolutely happy with it.
I omitted the pockets, don't need any extra padding on these hips.
I used a twin needle for the neckline and the hem, I also used it on the shoulders (sleeves) but it made them look bulky and it didn't hug my arms as I had expected, so I took it out, clipped the seam allowance of the facing at far as I could, and stitched it down with a regular needle at the edge, serge the facing and tacked it down,, DONE
Much better results, of course, you may know of something that will be much better for this situation.
My skirt is very FULL, I cut from a 16 to 22.. I wanted it as full and possible, I love that look
I can't wait to wear it with some silver roman sandals,,, for summers,, can't wait.
and that's it
back to sewing,, Happy Weekend!
Thanks for the shots of you wearing the dress! It is very pretty on you! And wasn't it great to get a snow day yesterday...how much snow ended up by you?
Posted by: Carolyn | February 23, 2008 at 01:12 PM
Fabulous dress! I really like the fabric you chose. It's very flattering in every way. I've been toying with buying this pattern, and I should before the Jo-Ann's sale ends.
Posted by: Pirouette | February 23, 2008 at 03:03 PM
LOVE IT! Love how the front of the bodice is on the bias. It's VERY flattering on you!
Posted by: yaiAnn | February 23, 2008 at 03:18 PM
That looks fantastic on you! The fabric is perfect for it too. I wish I could rock wrap dresses. I have very little to hug up top, lol.
Posted by: Wanett | February 23, 2008 at 03:45 PM
nice fabric, you look great in the dress! I didn't know it had pockets, i would have left them out too
Posted by: narcissaqtpie | February 23, 2008 at 04:41 PM
That IS nice fabric! I think you and I took the same Snow-Sew-Day!
Posted by: Elaray | February 23, 2008 at 05:15 PM
looks great on you. Love the pattern in the fabric.
Posted by: Trina | February 23, 2008 at 08:00 PM
You couldn't be any cuter! Love the dress design, love the fabric. Just plain love it!
Posted by: Bonnie | February 23, 2008 at 10:31 PM
beautiful fabric! very nice dress!
Posted by: stephanie | February 23, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Great fabric and pattern pairing. You look totally fabulous!!!
Posted by: loopylulu | February 24, 2008 at 01:25 AM
I love the fabric, and the dress looks great on you.
Posted by: sharon | February 24, 2008 at 09:02 AM
You really did a great job with this dress! It fits you very well. Thanks for the info about the bust sizing/adjustments. I'm sure I would be doing the exact same adjustment as I am a B cup too and am not very wide across the front. I think the width/lack thereof around the rib cage makes a difference. Is the fabric a woven or a knit? If it's a woven, maybe how I would approach it if I make this is to make a muslin first and adjust the pattern tissue from that. Oh, and it's hilarious how much your dress form looks like mine!! LOL.
Posted by: robin | February 24, 2008 at 09:24 AM
Beautiful fabric, bautiful dress, fabulous job!
Posted by: Kelly | February 24, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Wow, this dress look amazing on you. These are certainly your colours!
Posted by: Carol | February 24, 2008 at 05:37 PM
Looks great on you! I love your fabric choice.
Posted by: Kasey | February 24, 2008 at 05:57 PM
Hey! I love this dress! You did a great job on it. Its going to be perfect for the summer!! Girl, what's going on with your knitting?
Posted by: Michelle | February 25, 2008 at 08:50 AM
Love the photos and the dress - just beautiful!
Posted by: Lynne | February 25, 2008 at 09:15 AM
I have been very tempted by this Vogue pattern, and I think you may have pushed me over the edge! The fabric you chose is perfect for this style, looks great on you.
Posted by: christina | February 25, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Very timely, thanks! I bought this pattern yesterday - plan to make it this week. I'm feeling the dress urge right now. Lovely lovely print - where did you get it?
Posted by: Marji | February 25, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Very pretty dress. Love the color and pattern of the fabric.
Posted by: Cennetta | February 25, 2008 at 01:29 PM
What a gorgeous dress and it looks great on you.
Posted by: sheila | February 25, 2008 at 01:59 PM
I love this on you! I just got that pattern and was wondering if I wanted to make it in a print or a solid. You've definitely convinced me that print is the way to go. It's quite stunning!
Posted by: Melody | February 25, 2008 at 06:10 PM
You did an awesome job!!Love the fabric!!Love the pictures you took!
Posted by: gold | February 25, 2008 at 07:56 PM
Very nice blog!!! I've enjoyed it... the new dress you have made is stunning, the style, the fabric... fabulous!!!
Posted by: Angelia Silvera | February 25, 2008 at 08:08 PM
I love that dress. It's beautiful. I really like how you did you makeup too. You have great eyebrows.
Posted by: Cheryl | February 26, 2008 at 01:22 AM