Last week I told about making a dress to wear on my Valentine's date with the Mister, so here it is. I used the Vintage Vogue pattern reprint of V8728 and a jersey knit, because I was looking for comfort.
The pattern looks complicated but, really its not. It went together rather quickly and simply but I did have to make some adjustments. I chose the size that best fit my measurements but the bust and waist area were way too large so I had to take them in. The length was just perfect for me, but I am 5'9" --on a good day-- so for someone shorter, they may want to adjust the length.
The pattern comes with two closure options, a snap placket or zipper. I chose to do the zipper since I was in a time crunch but I think doing the snap closure would be a fun option next time.
All in all, this pattern was a very quick sew, as I did the whole dress up in one afternoon. The most time consuming part was getting all the gathers in place and attaching the neck band. It will be a definite sew again pattern.
This is how I styled the dress for my day out, since the pattern was a reprint of a 1946 original dress.
*Outfit Details*
Dress: Made by me
Cardigan: Walmart
Seamed Stockings: Secrets In Lace
Shoes: Aerosoles
Belt: T.J. Maxx
Jewelry: from a lady's auxiliary sale
Flower: Belle Blossoms
Oh my gosh, what a great job, you look so cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Trina! It was pretty easy so Im sure I will use the pattern again. With this jersey knit I could have even gone without the zipper, it has enough give and stretch that I think I could just slip it over my head.
DeleteFantastic job! I love the feminine pink palette and cut of this dress. You look wonderfully pretty in your new handmade frock!
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Thanks! The hubby really likes me to wear pink and this day was all about him. =)
DeleteLove your dress!!! I actually have this pattern on my wish list and now I know it's fairly easy to put together I might have to try. I think the zipper might be better for me.
ReplyDeleteI would recommend to go down a size, if you do get this pattern.
DeleteYou did a great job! Love the colors on you too. If I buckle down I can get a dress done in a day and a half.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mariela. Once I start sewing I don't like to quit until Im finished because I dont have a good place to leave my machine out all the time that my toddler grandson cant get to. He is at a very destructive phase. lol
DeleteWhat a pretty dress! Your sewing ability is impressive. Nice job. And the color is delightful.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI really don't know how I didn't discover this blog earlier.
ReplyDeleteI love it. I adore t strap shoes and vintage seamed stocking.
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