Sunday, December 29, 2019
A Classic Silhouette in Rayon Ponte
Last month I finally found a fabric that would work with Vogue 8685, a pattern that I have wanted to try for years.
It all started with a thick rayon ponte that I picked up at JoAnn Fabrics. I still can't believe my luck finding this fabric (and in a color that I love) at a store that carries a metric ton of polyester fleece!
I took out a slight wedge from the upper back bodice as I normally do, but from these photos, it looks like I could have taken even more length out of center back.
Next time, and there will definitely be a next time, I will take a bit out of the bodice yoke piece.
Or maybe it has more to do with the way I am standing in the photos . . . .
I will have to pay attention next time I wear the dress.
The other issue I had with the pattern was the sleeves. As drafted, they are HUGE. I do not have skinny arms, and the sleeves looked ridiculous straight out of the pattern envelope. But as far as modifications go, it was a simple one.
And other than those small issues, I love the way this turned out.
The dress even matches my Royal Vintage shoes perfectly.
It is also a fabulous match to my plaid wool coat that I made back in 2016. The garment never got much wear until this Winter. Now I can't get enough of this piece of outerwear.
And I have my new dress to thank for reminding me of its existence!
Dress: Made by me, Vogue 8685
Coat: Made by me, Vogue 9071
Shoes: Royal Vintage "Marilyn"
Necklace: Made by me
Earrings: Vintage
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JoAnn's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAND you made that necklace??????
Beautiful! I love the dress, the fabric and the pattern. It fits you well and looks sooo comfortable!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress in a beautiful color! Can't believe you got that wonderful fabric from the craft store!
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ReplyDeleteStunning garment on a beautiful lady! I love the way you wear your creations, Laura.
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