Saturday, July 3, 2010

Michelle O dress

I have jumped on the bandwagon to make my own version of one of Michelle Obama's sheath dress.

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The pattern used is Vogue 8593, View C. I prefer the 3/4 sleeve but have decided to be practical and made the full length sleeve to make this a dress for the coldest days. However the sleeves can be pushed up to get the 3/4 look.

Fabric is from Kerryn's fabric World and is a thick spongy blend of rayon/nylon/spandex. It may have been a little heavy for this pattern as the pattern calls for a lightweight double knit. However the neckline still seems to sit well, even with all the thickness of the pleats and the fabric means it is a lovely warm dress for the coldest days. The fabric was not loved by my machine either, I think because of the sponginess.

The only real variation made was to widen the sleeve at the bicep. I made a size 12 and it fits really well except for the sleeve width. However this seems to be a common alteration for me lately.

I was very happy with the invisible zip. We snapped these photos this morning before the Saturday chores started and my DH tells me I really need to wear hose with this dress as my legs look so white with this dark dress. When I wear it out, I plan to try a pair of skin-tone fishnet stockings.

I like this dress and think it will be a good, useful addition to the wardrobe. It is comfortable to wear and warm. I plan to wear it to a work dinner and a photography club dinner (DH's hobby) this month and think it will be vastly suitable for these occasions. I don't think the neckline is the best line for me but that would probably be my only quibble with this pattern. Not sure if I will make any more. If I get to like the neckline as I wear it, I may make a summer sleeveless version.

Review here .

14 comments:

  1. I made a red version last year and never wore it. In fact, I had forgotten it was in the cupboard until I saw yours! I will wear it this week. I love it in brown and it looks terrific on you. I love the idea of skin tone fishnets!

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  2. What a beautiful adaptation of this dress! It's been interesting to see it made up by various shaped women and their interpretations of the pattern.

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  3. Great dress, I've never seen this dress before. Personally I want a Julia Gillard spotty skirt.

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  4. That's a pretty dress. Love the shoes too!

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  5. Like the dress, nice fall/winter look. Great looking shoes!

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  6. Wow, great dress! I love the neckline, and the fit is perfect!

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  7. The neckline is fabulous - go Sue Obama! Well I'm going to guess that your bicep is so firm from all that gym workout, enabling you to wear knit dresses - the reserve of the unlumpy. Lovely dress.

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  8. Beautiful looking dress. I like the neckline on you, it's very stylish!

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  9. Fab! I too am hesitant about that neckline, but it would be cozy in the fall...

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  10. That's such an elegant dress, very lovely!

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  11. You know what would look great on your legs? Patterned tights/pantyhose. There are some really nice grey patterned hose around - not thick but a bit more substantial than skin toned for winter. Love the dress and those shoes are so cute :)

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  12. Dress looks great Sue, and the shoes look good with it too. Firm biceps, able to wear jersy knits, yep, definitely the gym work doing the job. Well done!

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  13. What a chic dress! Looks great on you.

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