Well it was my turn to try the Tracy reese dress Vogue 1224. I used a fabric I bought from fabric.com. When it was sent I got heaps more than I ordered and wondered why but when I lay it out to cut it I could see why. There was a regular fault in the fabric print. However this pattern has not got very large pieces so I was able to cut the pieces in between the faults. Generous they sent more, but if I had wanted to make a dress that required larger pieces I would not have been able to cut it out without having the print fault showing.
I read all the reviews of this dress and saw that most people recommeded lengthening the bodice (and the skirt) but I decided I wanted it to look just like the pattern and so went on my own head-strong path and used the pattern as it stood.... I should have at least lengthened the bodice. The bodice feels too short and it tends to pull the neck down, so I think it would have been more comfortable to wear with maybe another 2 inches in length in the bodice.
I do think however it does resemble the cover pic, even though I am not shaped like the long legged lovely in the pic.
I had some turqouise beads (which I have had for probably 30 years) and used them on the tie ends.
This photo shows the dress more front-on and I think it makes me look very round from the waist down. Not loving the shape it gives me...
I will just have to make sure I always stand slightly angled on to everyone to make it look more flattering...
The review is here for those interested. Ciao or is that Meow for now...
