Vogue 1552 really caught my eye as soon as I saw it and nothing could talk me out of it. The problem is that no one wears clothes like this in my world . And not only did I make it up once, but I made two all in one day !!
Here is my mock up version .
It sure doesn't have very much dress form appeal !
\i'm not quite sure what the fabric content is but it feels and looks like a lightweight burnt out cotton knit.
Having examined the pattern pieces, I knew that the bottom of the dress would be too narrow for my liking.
For my first version , I simply added a bit of seam allowance at the bottom of the back and sewed a slit opening.
Here it is on me. A little better I think than the dress form. I'm at a workshop I'm giving on my own version of Vogue 8605.
For my second version, or View A, I added about 2" to the bottom side seams like this.
The fabric is a poly / lycra. The sleeves and collar, rayon /lycra.
Here it is on the dress form
And on my sister Pauline, who is more petite than me so it looks a bit large on her.
and weeeeee!!!!
We started to play with the dress and discovered we could wear it this way
And this way
When I showed my hubby this one he said,
"Well, what's wrong with that ? "
His code words for " I don't like it " Lol.
But, I think it's kind of fun and if the curve started lower and closer to the waistline, it would look a lot better. I doubt I'll make it again though !
Has anyone else made this dress and what do you think of it ?
I have the pattern and plan to make it. I recently made the Katheryn Brenne dress (new vogue pattern) and I like it. The Betzina and Brenne are similar in some ways with the "triangle" of extra fabric at the sides. Haven't made any photos or blogged about it yet, however.
ReplyDeleteI like it on you!
I rather like this dress on you. The fact that you can "play" with the sides makes this even more interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt's a hobble skirt! Not my style but the tied version looks good on you.
ReplyDeleteFun post! I was drawn to this dress as well, but then decided it's so similar to her V1297, which I have, that I didn't need another one. As you did, I added some width to the lower side seams for 'walkability. It's cute on you! and I agree, it can be a leap to wear this silhouette/vibe. But it can be fun too. I always get a compliment when I wear my V1297, so there's something about the funky design that really appeals to people :-)
ReplyDeleteHmm. I don't like the look of the pattern at all. But your versions are cute and you did have fun.
ReplyDeleteI made the dress, but knee length and I love it! I plan to make more. Nice job with yours.
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