I finally finished this ensemble! And guess what – it is another Vintage Vogue
– I know, you are super surprised, right?
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| Vogue 1136 |
I purchased the pattern and the fabric years ago – I just
never got around to the sewing. I meant
to finish it for the Mahler symphony concert, but decided I did not want to
rush my bound buttonholes and all those tucks, so I put it away.
And instead of working on it over the
weekend, I waited until Tuesday and Wednesday evening to finish it just in time
for the Pink Martini concert I attended last Thursday.
The fabric was a lucky find from Fashion Fabrics Club. For me, the company is hit and miss. I have found some fantastic yardage, but the
colors posted online are often nothing like what shows up at my doorstep – I do
not believe it is my monitor because I never have the issue with other online
retailers. They do have some fantastic
deals, though, so the less than ideal stuff gets used for wearable muslins or patterns
that I am not quite sure about.
This fabric was billed as faille, which it is
not! However, I love the diamond texture
created with the net background. Because
I was worried that the net might be a bit itchy, and I knew it would stick to hosiery,
I underlined the entire dress by hand with silk thread.
If you look close, you can see that some of my basting
stitches are still visible from the wrong side of the garment – I finished the
outfit, but did not have a chance to pull out all of those extra stitches!
And by the way, this group is absolutely fantastic. I was not familiar with their music, but it
is truly phenomenal - if you ever get the opportunity, do yourself a favor and see one of their concerts!
Dress & Jacket:
Made by me, Vogue 1136
Coat: Made by me,
Simplicity 4403, a review of the pattern may be found on Pattern Review
Slip: Made by me,
Vintage Pattern Lending Library T1136
Shoes: Metro 7
“Justin”
Earrings: Marcasite
from Macys
Necklace: Judith Jack
Fishnets: Hue
Clutch: Banana
Republic
P.S. Voting for the
Threads Ultimate Sewing Challenge is still open! I am currently in second place, so thank you
for all of your votes – please keep it up!
