I have been wanting this color fabric FOREVER! I finally got it a month or so ago and couldn't wait for the perfect pattern to surface! I was looking in the April InStyle and fell in LOVE with all the colors!!! I tore this page out first:
I couldn't decide what shoes to wear with them and Toy reminded me of this page:
DUH!! Nude! LOL I've been wanting to wear these for a while now. PERFECT oppoturnity! LOL
Pattern Description: Close-fitting dress.
Pattern Sizing: 14-20
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? SUPER DUPER EASY.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved how simple it was.
Fabric Used: Modal Knit Jersey
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added 2 inches to the length.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I am SO making this again in black. This will be a GREAT Little black dress!!!
Conclusion: This was such an easy pattern! It took me no time to make it. I hate that it doesn't have the finished measurements on the pattern pieces, but I just did my regular size and was fine. Because it was such a close fitting dress, I made it just a tad bit longer than the original. not much though. I like the way it came out. I think this might be my most favorite dress I've sewn this year!!!
Pattern Sizing: 14-20
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? SUPER DUPER EASY.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved how simple it was.
Fabric Used: Modal Knit Jersey
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added 2 inches to the length.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I am SO making this again in black. This will be a GREAT Little black dress!!!
Conclusion: This was such an easy pattern! It took me no time to make it. I hate that it doesn't have the finished measurements on the pattern pieces, but I just did my regular size and was fine. Because it was such a close fitting dress, I made it just a tad bit longer than the original. not much though. I like the way it came out. I think this might be my most favorite dress I've sewn this year!!!
Additional pics:
Y'all know I have to get my sparkly in some where lol
I *heart* my pink bag and I will probably take pics with it until I'm tired of it or get another bag that I love more lol.
You know, its ALL about the shoes! LOL
You know, its ALL about the shoes! LOL
Special shout out to the photographer I trained:
Love you boo! lol
Now you know this dress is bad. The whole outfit is bad as a matter of fact. I love this dress. Nothing is like having a knit dress! The shoes are killer and I saw the matching nail polish too!
Posted by: ebony | April 06, 2011 at 11:22 PM
Now that was fast work, good to know it is sized consistently too. You look fabulous and those shoes really are special!
Posted by: allisonc | April 07, 2011 at 01:00 AM
Love it!
Posted by: toy | April 07, 2011 at 03:10 AM
STUNNING!!! nothing less! Love - love - LOVE IT! Great nailpolish on your toes too! You look amasing!
Posted by: Ann | April 07, 2011 at 03:19 AM
I commented on PR, but seriously - this is so fab. The color is great for you and I am so glad to see that it looks so good on a shapely gal. That skinny minnie model for Vogue doesn't fill it out at all. It looks so much better on you!
Posted by: Katie | April 07, 2011 at 07:11 AM
That is your color!!! And the shoes are a perfect choice!
Posted by: Vanessa | April 07, 2011 at 08:02 AM
I just laughed out loud when I saw that your toenails matched the color of your dress. You just go Girl. The whole outfit is lovely and the shoes are to die for.
Posted by: Regina | April 07, 2011 at 08:07 AM
What can I say? the dress is off the chain, here you go with another fabulous pair of shoes? May I have them, please! LOL
Posted by: Alethia | April 07, 2011 at 08:21 AM
I hope you had somewhere fabulous to wear that dress cause you look great it in. Love the whole look. Just ordered that pattern in the recent vogue sale so will have to make it up now.
Posted by: Lisa | April 07, 2011 at 08:29 AM
Lawd those shoes and that dress together= PERFECTION
Posted by: mzinspiredmind | April 07, 2011 at 08:42 AM
You look great!! PRETTY PLEASE do a shoe post :)
Posted by: narcissaqtpie | April 07, 2011 at 08:42 AM
You look so lovely!!
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Posted by: Dee O. | April 07, 2011 at 09:03 AM
you look great. the shoes and the dress. nice work, a!
Posted by: lu | April 07, 2011 at 09:20 AM
I just ordered that pattern for my daughter this morning. It's really cute made up. Love that color too.
Posted by: Beth Conkwright | April 07, 2011 at 09:37 AM
BEAUTIFUL color fabric. Looks great on you. Like the nude shoes :-) I've picked up one closed toe and 2 open toe pairs myself and have yet to wear any of them.
Posted by: Juli | April 07, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Could you come and train my photographer? We almost come to blows every time he as to take pictures. Who doesn't understand "Point and Shoot?" Great dress, shoes and purse! I'm still coming to get that purse. What size shoe do you wear?
Posted by: Rachelle | April 07, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Absolutely Gorgeous!! Love the shoes, love the dress, love the purse and love the belt!! You got style girl!!
Posted by: Kim | April 07, 2011 at 11:37 AM
I'm in love with Cobalt blue this season! Those shoes are lovely.
Posted by: Kisha | April 07, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Ooo this dress is such a good look for you and you nailed the color. Hotness! Shoe, double hotness!
Posted by: Dei | April 07, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Beautiful dress. The shoes and bag are great, too.
Posted by: Lori | April 07, 2011 at 12:33 PM
You look marvelous Adrienne! I passed right over this pattern when I saw it. But now thanks to you, I will buy it. It looks much better with curves than it does on the model. Great job!
Posted by: Ericka | April 07, 2011 at 12:34 PM
You are so funny! Make my day!! Love the dress, the color, the pop of color with the bag (way to color block!!) and of course the freakem shoes!!!
Posted by: Kim Brown | April 07, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Love it. Cant wait for my fabric to get here for my version.
Posted by: dd | April 07, 2011 at 01:21 PM
It's a great dress in a fantastic color! But dayum...how high is the heel on that shoe!!! Looking good!
Posted by: Carolyn | April 07, 2011 at 01:41 PM
Cute dress! Shoes are nice too.
Posted by: Jackie | April 07, 2011 at 04:03 PM
That is one gorgeous dress....great outfit..
Posted by: Karen in VA | April 07, 2011 at 04:59 PM
Everything is beautiful and well done!
Posted by: Roz | April 07, 2011 at 05:28 PM
The dress is gorgeous, the colour is perfect on you and I want to steal those shoes. I love the outfit with the pink bag, too. You look fantastic, but then you always do!
Posted by: Carol | April 07, 2011 at 06:01 PM
Lovely!
Posted by: orchidophile | April 07, 2011 at 07:21 PM
Lve your color blocking skills!!! Great colors on your skin as well.
Posted by: majormusthaves | April 07, 2011 at 08:05 PM
Love, Love, Love...but Adrienne, you didn't say WHERE you got the fabric. Please share : ) Susan C
Posted by: Susan C | April 07, 2011 at 10:02 PM
Hey, girl. I love this whole outfit. That dress is so pretty. I like the drape in the front with that very pretty necklace. The shoes have my mouth hanging wide open. Love them so much.
Posted by: manecoarse | April 07, 2011 at 10:09 PM
Oouch! Killer color, killer dress, bag. Girl, you look stunning! Just received this pattern in the mail and was surprised that the new Vogues have their finished measurements on the pattern. You are burning up that machine, better save up for a new one soon. LOL
Posted by: Brenda | April 08, 2011 at 12:30 AM
OMG! How did I forget to comment on those shoes. Luv, Luv.
Posted by: Brenda | April 08, 2011 at 12:31 AM
That dress and color is perfect for you! Beautiful job and those shoes are fierce!
Posted by: Neecha | April 08, 2011 at 09:28 AM
You've got some awesome colors going this year! Good job by your protégé!
Posted by: TJ | April 08, 2011 at 02:06 PM
It's all about the shoes. As RZ would say, "I die". LOL Love the dress. The colour is fabu on you. Glad I'm not the only one rocking a pink bag. Even if it doesn't alway "match" what I'm currently wearing. i just treat it like a neutral.
Posted by: Angela | April 08, 2011 at 02:29 PM
Very cute! and the shoes are killer too!
Posted by: Michelle B | April 08, 2011 at 02:48 PM
I was going back and forth on this dress but now I see it on you, and see how different/better it looks on someone with shape, I am definitely making it. Thanks for doing this up so fast. And yes you are the queen of accessorizing.
Posted by: Barbara | April 09, 2011 at 05:51 AM
You have 40 comments here and I still say...there just aren't enough words to describe how gorgeous you look in this entire outfit! Every piece is a "Winner"!!
Posted by: Myra | April 09, 2011 at 09:35 AM
Love the whole outfit!
Posted by: thoughtsofsoutherngal | April 09, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Love the dress and the color. You look great in both.
Posted by: NuJoi | April 10, 2011 at 04:43 AM
Beautiful color...gorgeous dress!
Posted by: Carolyn | April 10, 2011 at 11:47 AM
40+ comments should more than let you know this dress is a winner and just like everybody else I love it and the shoes are killer, I mean they probably would literally kill me lol.
Posted by: Tanya | April 11, 2011 at 04:06 PM
Love it! That drape neck is killer!
Posted by: Nerd Girl | April 12, 2011 at 08:56 AM
This is a great dress on you! I love the color and I am seriously envious of your ability to walk in those heels AND on cobblestones no less!
Posted by: Wanett | April 14, 2011 at 01:15 PM
You look beautiful!
Posted by: Minister of Style | April 15, 2011 at 02:04 PM
WOW!!!!!!!!
Your outfit is GORGEOUS (the dress is perfect, the color is fantastic, in a way that makes me want to go out and buy some fabric in that same color, lol) and the shoes are a DREAM!
Posted by: Tany | April 19, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Gorgeous dress!
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Posted by: rayban 3025 | May 07, 2011 at 04:05 AM
Great dress! I'm sewing mine right now...but the photography training will have to wait till the weekend hehehehh!
Posted by: raquel from florida | May 16, 2011 at 01:15 PM
This looks fabulous!!! I love it and you look great in it! I think I'll jump on the V1250 bandwagon. I might even try a print!!
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