The second I saw this pattern I instantly fell in love with it. I've seen dresses in stores and all over the internet with these details and of course I had to have my own version.
I paired it with one of my favorite colbalt blue jackets. When I showed you guys some of my shopping stuff here I knew I would be wearing pops of color all fall/winter. I love color and what a great way to brighten up any fall/winter day.
I *adore* this bag. Even though the prints don't match I still wore the bag and shoes together. I love it.
But of course I wanted a new picture since I have a new haircut :)
I've totally fallen in love with green and blue and as soon as my green fabric came in the mail I knew what it would become.
I paired it with one of my favorite colbalt blue jackets. When I showed you guys some of my shopping stuff here I knew I would be wearing pops of color all fall/winter. I love color and what a great way to brighten up any fall/winter day.
I *adore* this bag. Even though the prints don't match I still wore the bag and shoes together. I love it.
I made this dress a few weeks back and when I orginally took picutures in it I wore it like this:
But of course I wanted a new picture since I have a new haircut :)
For those of you who sew, here is a review:
Pattern Description: Dress has close-fitting, bias bodice/sides, seam detail, sleeve and
skirt variations, and back zipper. Topstitching. Bodices, sides and sleeves: lined. C and F: stitched hem on sleeves. D, E and F: narrow hem. A, B, C, D cup sizes.
Pattern Sizing: I orginally cut the 12 but ended up cutting it again in a size 8
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? They are very straight forward and easy to understand.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the design lines of this pattern.
Fabric Used: Ponte Roma
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I plan on making another view of this dress.
Conclusion: This was a great pattern but beware of the sizing. IMO this pattern runs VERY large. I normally always cut a 12 when working with vogue knit patterns. I'll do a flat pattern measurement if I'm unsure but I didn't this time. I wish I would have. It started to look WAY big so I sewed it up and tried it on and it was HUGE. I took it all back out and did a flat pattern measurement and I cut the 8 based on that. It was still a little too roomy for me so I took it up down the center back. When I make this again, I'm making a muslin first because I plan on using leather insets.
Pattern Sizing: I orginally cut the 12 but ended up cutting it again in a size 8
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? They are very straight forward and easy to understand.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the design lines of this pattern.
Fabric Used: Ponte Roma
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I plan on making another view of this dress.
Conclusion: This was a great pattern but beware of the sizing. IMO this pattern runs VERY large. I normally always cut a 12 when working with vogue knit patterns. I'll do a flat pattern measurement if I'm unsure but I didn't this time. I wish I would have. It started to look WAY big so I sewed it up and tried it on and it was HUGE. I took it all back out and did a flat pattern measurement and I cut the 8 based on that. It was still a little too roomy for me so I took it up down the center back. When I make this again, I'm making a muslin first because I plan on using leather insets.
Lovely outfit... perfect marriage of colors.
Posted by: sheila | October 17, 2013 at 09:53 AM
This is so pretty! This pattern is on my to sew list also!
Posted by: Carolyn | October 17, 2013 at 02:14 PM
Love the entire look. The dress is fab. I had to add this to my wishlist. Can't wait to see your next version.
Posted by: Kelroc | October 17, 2013 at 06:03 PM
This is a really pretty dress on you! I love your choice of colors!
Posted by: Myra | October 18, 2013 at 04:32 AM
Thank you!
Posted by: Adrienne | October 18, 2013 at 07:25 AM
Thank you Ms. Carolyn!
Posted by: Adrienne | October 18, 2013 at 07:25 AM
Thank you!
Posted by: Adrienne | October 18, 2013 at 07:25 AM
Thanks!
Posted by: Adrienne | October 18, 2013 at 07:25 AM
Just had to rave to you on your fashion / style. Admire your skill, you really have an "eye" for the right fabric to make the most of the pattern style. On top that, "spot on" styling with accessories. So glad you have a blog to share.
Posted by: stelmo_girl | November 19, 2013 at 03:12 PM