The fabric is a 'cheapie' from Spotlight. It is called Manhattan and was marked as full price $10/m but it was on the clearance sale so I got it for $2 /m so it was a good fabric to try this pattern with. I am not sure I love all the dots but the fabric has quite a nice feel. Bargain dress though!
dOh! As I was comparing the photos to the picture on the cover I realised I have put the cuff on the sleeve the wrong way. The split in the cuff should be toward the front not the back! I was to lazy to compare the markings, so that's what happens. I am not taking them off and fixing them as they are overlocked on... dOh!
I can see why everyone loves this pattern. The front neck opening sits lovely and close to the body so there is no fear of fall-out or gap-age. It also does wrap generously.
I hate seeing photos of my back - my shoulders look so broad... Anyway I am showing this photo as I was quite surprised to see the pattern all headed in the same direction across the bodice and skirt and even lining up - pure coincidence that - I can claim no part of that happy accident!
I made this dress so that I would have a sleeved knit jersey dress for work as they are so great to throw in the gym bag and then just pull them out , pop on and viola - dressed for work! I still have to decide if I like this style on me enough to make a second one as I had initially planned. In another fabric I like better I may be more in love with it.
As for fit - what a great pattern, it comes together really well and is not difficult to make. However it still did take quite a while to do, even cutting took a while. It was one of those outfits best cut one day, bodice sewed the next, then finish another.
As with all the garments you make, its lovely, and shows off your figure beautifully. Now I'm thinking I should purchase the pattern as well! (I've always been too scared to make a cross over as I am teeny weeny!)Do you need 2 way or 4 way stretch fabric? As for lengthening, I think I'd leave it. Congrats, wonderful look! - cat1
ReplyDeleteLovely dress, I like the dots. The length is OK I think, but you could easily make it a bit shorter if you want to.
ReplyDeleteThis dress is perfect on you - love the dots!
ReplyDeleteI love the dress dots and all. As for the length I would shorten just a tad bit.
ReplyDeleteI think this turned out great! So feminine. I have this pattern but still haven't tried it.
ReplyDeleteI think you could stand to shorten it about 1-2 inches (so your knee is still covered).
It looks great on you! The pleats just don't aim the right direction on me on that one. I like how broad my shoulders look from the back--makes my waist look smaller! Just think of it that way. `-)
ReplyDeletePersonally I wouldn't touch a thing. The proportions look perfect on you. Nice dress!
ReplyDeleteLove it! You look great and I wouldn't change it. You could go a teeny bit shorter if you were comfortable with it.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue:
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my blog! Kudos on your beautiful dress, now you made me want that pattern lol You look fabulous in it. :)
If you want it for social events then yes, go a bit shorter. But for work, i think the length it is now is fine. Don't worry about the cuff sleeve. Until you mentioned it, I hadn't even noticed it in the picture.
Hugs,
Lory
You should certainly make that one again, maybe in a darker colour for winter. Then you could go to the gym several days a week without washing! It looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue - I like your dress but then I've made this one 3 times myself. The one I like best is a plain mulberry colour and I didn't have enough for the belt. I found an exact match in colour in a stretch satin and used that for the belt and it really dressed it up a lot.
ReplyDeleteI like the length as it is but if your legs are a little thinner just below your knees (mine are as I do a lot of walking and climbing so have strong calves, ie read thick), you could take it up just a little to show that thinner area which is more flattering I'm told by others.
I know what your mean about fabric because this dress needs the right fabric. The dots do work though. Lincraft have a lovely swirly patterned fabric that would make up nicely but I've never seen enough of it left to make this dress as it's rather popular.
Good job on a great dress.
The dress turned out lovely!
ReplyDeleteI think I have to buy this pattern now- and I am sooo scared of Vogue!! As to length I think it looks fine the way it is (though I like my skirts long-ish). IMHO if you were to shorten it I think don't take off more than an inch in the total finished length. Great job, cool fabric :)
ReplyDeleteP.s. would have never noticed the sleeves if you hadn't said anything ...