The two that I'm going to show you today though....blah. I thought they'd be a nice simple silhouette that would be perfect for the office but I doubt very much that I'll be wearing either one of these.
Here's the first one:
I made view A. Simple, elegant, form fitting.
I was originally going to make the top piece in a solid bluey grey fabric that matches the floral print but changed my mind at the last minute.
I confess that I did wear it to a work event once but the only reason was because I had really long hair and was able to hide the back of it.
I actually had to make a little patch that I pinned across the top of the zipper on the inside so that my bra strap wouldn't show. There is a hook and eye but it's murder to clasp it without it help.
This dress is definitely going in the 'not wearing ever again' pile.
I thought I could make up for that disaster with the next Vogue pattern:
Again, very simple, classic, and elegant.
But also not a very good fit.
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| I'm standing with my hands like that so that I can take it in a bit. I would probably look funny if I walked around the office all day like this though~ |
I'm not sure if it's the patterns or just that this style doesn't suit my body type but I'm off the Vogue for awhile.
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Oh, I don't think they're that bad! I admit, the back of the first one is a little rough, but I think if you wore it with a cardigan and a nice necklace it would look great. And maybe on the second one if you wore a belt over it it would bring in the waist a little bit and make it look less dentist smock-ish (ha!)? Just some ideas. I'm sorry you weren't as happy about them as you had hoped! Thanks for sharing, anyway. I appreciate your honesty. It makes me feel good knowing I'm not the only one who sews things and then never wears them because of how they turned out!
ReplyDelete--Madison
www.craftycritique.com
I don't think they look bad but it is how you feel in a dress that counts.
ReplyDeleteThe first clue to a problem pattern -- there is only a sketch on the envelope not a photo of a real garment on a real person. You cannot really judge a pattern until you see it made up.
If there is a photo and you like it, then you look at the line drawings for design details. Personally I don't like the fit of all in one sleeves and bodice like the first pattern.
The second pattern I like. I don't see the dentist smock but you made me laugh .
i actually love that second one. just belt it! belts solve everything in my opinion. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com
even if it doesn't fit, it is still very beautiful on you! (jealous of your sewing skills)
ReplyDeleteAww I love the second one on you!! Its too bad it didnt fit :(
ReplyDeleteWow great job on both dresses! You look great in them too!
ReplyDeleteConnie
Good job on the dresses but you can only do so much with a badly designed pattern. I agree that one key is to only buy pattern with real photos and not drawings. So frustrating when that happens.
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Sorry for the bad luck with Vogue! Both dresses look well made, however!
ReplyDeleteCant tell you had any troubles. You dress looks fab!
ReplyDeleteId LOVE for you to link this up to my new DIY fashion linky party called DIY Diva Thursdays! We party until Monday, so you have plenty of time to link up! I hope to see you there :)
Kara
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