Wednesday, July 10, 2013

My new favorite dress

I don't buy a lot of Vogue patterns, but sometimes when they're on sale for $3.99, I pick out one or two. Call me cheap, but when the other companies go on for $.99, four bucks can seem like a lot, haha.

I have been looking for the perfect shirt dress pattern. I didn't want it to be the straight kind with a sash or belt because that's just not a flattering cut for me. So I wanted one with a skirt and I do have a pattern like that, but it has a fitted waistband also and I wanted it to be more comfortable for everyday than that.  I know, I'm so picky!!

But, I flipped through the catalog just for kicks since I was at JoAnn and saw Vogue 8810. I loved the more paper bag style of this one and the drawstring would make it so comfortable! I had a dark denim colored stretch chambray and hand so after making a quick muslin, I got to work. And I LOVE IT!!
 The fit is perfect, although I sized down from what I normally make because I thought it had more ease than I wanted on the model. I also thought the waist looked low on her so I shortened my bodice by using the petite fold lines on the pattern pieces. It actually made for a perfect length, thankfully.


 I found the perfect buttons at Hobby Lobby. They add to the casual look, I think.
 I didn't quite have enough fabric (long plackets like these, since you need to cut four of them, take a lot of fabric) so I pulled a vintage cotton from my stash and used it for the placket lining and the pockets. I love how it peeks out from my hem occasionally when I walk.

This will be so easy to style for Fall too. Just add a long sleeved tee underneath or a cardigan on top and some boots or flats.

I love this dress so much, I'm thinking of making another one out of the Liberty for Target print I showed you the other day! I just need some underlining for it. In the mean time, I promised two little girls some doll bathing suits ;)

10 comments:

  1. I love this! I have the patter and plan to do this version as well, so happy to see yours. Darling!

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  2. OhMyGoodness, I was thinking how nice and pretty your dress looked, then you showed the contrast "lining". Love, love, LOVE! Secret prints in garments always get me! :o)

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  3. Love the contrasting plackets, great review. Thanks for the cheaters tip for the buttons!

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  4. Wow, I love the dress. It looks great on you.

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  5. Great version of an average pattern. It looks great on you and i adored the placket details! :)
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  6. I love it. That's just the kind of dress you can wear all summer and not look overdressed.

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  7. Looking at the package pictures you'd think this dress would just look like a sack , but your version is impeccably tailored and perfectly fitted. It looks fantastic. I especially love the contrasting placket/pocket facings!

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  8. I just found your blog and wanted to say that this dress is beautiful! You look so lovely in it and you have inspired me to make this dress. I hope mine comes out half as good as yours did. Nice job!

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