V1224 Tracy Reese dress

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...