This is a Throwback Thursday Repost.. I originally posted on 9/5/2013 — Reposting today as I am wearing the dress again!
Original: 9/5/2013 One of the dresses I made finally getting to wear it. The most flattering thing today is when my sewing teacher saw it and me she was shocked I made it lol lots and lots of love from men who admired it as well as women .. #vogue #diy #seamstress #sewing #picstitch #Vogue8813
Pattern Description: Vogue
8813 MISSES’ DRESS: Pullover dress (semi-fitted through bust) has gathered
front extending into back collar, side front seams, draped lower side front
with pockets, and stitched hems. A: pleat and button trim on pockets. A and C:
narrow hem on cap sleeves.
8813 MISSES’ DRESS: Pullover dress (semi-fitted through bust) has gathered
front extending into back collar, side front seams, draped lower side front
with pockets, and stitched hems. A: pleat and button trim on pockets. A and C:
narrow hem on cap sleeves.
Pattern Sizing: XS
– Small – Medium.
– Small – Medium.
Did it look like the
photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes,
just like the photo!
photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes,
just like the photo!
Were the instructions
easy to follow? Yes for the most part, the pocket became a bit
complicated although the pattern says EASY.
easy to follow? Yes for the most part, the pocket became a bit
complicated although the pattern says EASY.
What did you
particularly like or dislike about the pattern? The directions for the
pockets.
particularly like or dislike about the pattern? The directions for the
pockets.
Fabric Used: Two-sided
Jersey from www.lowestpricefabics.com
Jersey from www.lowestpricefabics.com
Pattern alterations
or any design changes you made: No I cut down a size, I made a small
and it was very roomy.
or any design changes you made: No I cut down a size, I made a small
and it was very roomy.
Would you sew it
again? Maybe
again? Maybe
Would you recommend
it to others? Only if you have good commercial pattern reading skills.
it to others? Only if you have good commercial pattern reading skills.
Conclusion: Great
dress and I would sew this again!
dress and I would sew this again!
Shoes: Michael Kors
Sunnies: Thomas Ford
