Hello, hello, everyone!
Thank you for your warm welcome back to the blogosphere! I've missed you all. I've started visiting your blogs and I've been loving all the wonderful creations you've been up to! I still have a looong list to go through, though. :)
Welcome to my new commenters as well! It's always nice and encouraging to see that people enjoy this blog.
I've been obviously quite busy with the term (and my new job!) starting, but I had written a few pattern reviews beforehand, so I can still update this blog on what should finally be a more regular basis. (Oh, and some time I shall put my act together and do a massive update on Pattern Review, too... I've been terribly remiss at posting my reviews up there.)
Today, here is Vogue 8571, a cute and casual little knit dress.
Thank you for your warm welcome back to the blogosphere! I've missed you all. I've started visiting your blogs and I've been loving all the wonderful creations you've been up to! I still have a looong list to go through, though. :)
Welcome to my new commenters as well! It's always nice and encouraging to see that people enjoy this blog.
I've been obviously quite busy with the term (and my new job!) starting, but I had written a few pattern reviews beforehand, so I can still update this blog on what should finally be a more regular basis. (Oh, and some time I shall put my act together and do a massive update on Pattern Review, too... I've been terribly remiss at posting my reviews up there.)
The pattern was quite new, but the fabric had been sleeping in my stash for a few years.
As expected from the pattern lines, the dress came together easily and quickly. The only trouble that needed fixing was that the dress wasn't fitted enough for my taste, so I took in 1.5 cm (5/8") at each side seams.
I purchased this pattern for its shirred bodice – and I found it interesting that the shirring was both at the front and at the back. I like the look of the slightly pouffy back contrasted with a close-fitting waist.
As you can see, I used a contrasting fabric for the neck band, and I don't regret this choice. It gives the dress a crisper look in my opinion – a bit of an edge.
The only other change was the hem - I did a rolled hem on my serger.
Let me tell you, this has been worn and washed a whole lot over the past two months.
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I'll be back soon with other projects from this summer - but right now I need to fine-tune a class on Wordsworth, and hopefully get started on a knit top.
Have a good week, everyone!
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Have a good week, everyone!
26 comments:
It's absolutely beautiful Isabelle! glad you are back. Ann
What a pretty, crisp little dress Isabelle :) I'm not surprised you're wearing it so much, it's lovely.
Glad that you're settling in to your new job OK and that you now have Internet access. I'd love it if you could drop me an email with your new address when you get a minute :)
this pattern caught my eye too. looks so comfortable to wear, but still so stylish. contrasting neckband was definitely a good idea
cute dress! WOW 35°C and more. I bet this has saved your sanity often (since going out in a bathing suit is never good idea ;) if you are me ;) )
Very stylish and great choice of fabric. It looks very fresh.
What a perfect little dress for hot weather! You look cool and put together. Glad you're enjoying the new location and start of a new term!
Very cute. The best thing about your long absence is that we will (hopefully) get to see a lot of projects that you haven't been able to review.
Love this! Looks great on you!! And the collar makes it look much better! I've been thinking about making this one! Thanks for the review!
Very nice! I love the contrasting white for the neck band.
What an adorable summer dress!!
Coucou,
Désolée je suis trop fatiguée pour écrire en anglais ;)
Cette robe est très jolie et je pense que tu as eu raison de faire l'encolure contrastante :)
J'ai hâte de la voir "en vrai".
Gros bisous.
A tout bientôt.
Oui, cette robe est très jolie. Moi aussi, j'adore l'encolure contrastante.
The most important thing about hot weather clothing is that is needs to be comfortable. But of course, if you are making it, it will also be stylish. The tapered waist and the crisp white band make this a super summer dress. I'm glad you are enjoying your new abode.
It's great to see you returning to blogging again ... you've been missed! {{hugs}}
Welcome back to the blogosphere! I want that dress - alas, it is much too small for me ...
What a cute dress!
Great dress, you look fantastic. I madee this dress and it is one of my favotites.
so glad you are back!
Linda
That is a very cute dress Isabelle and you did the right thing by making the neck in a contrast colour. It brings out the beauty of the printed fabric.
Chic summer dress! Like your trim version. The contrast band is an inspired choice. I seem to be liking the pouffy top plus cinched waist look myself these days. But my pouffy tops are a result of untidily wearing my blouses tucked in, lol! - Jali
Very cute dress. Looks like great summer attire.
This is a wonderful dress. I love the idea of the contrasting neckline. Great work!
Hi Isabelle,
Hi, I've been lurking for a while. Just thought I'd let you know how much I love your blog and your lovely creations, reading about other people's sewing is really inspiring for me. I also love your cat, I have two at home, one of whom loves to "help" me with my sewing by lying on all my stuff.
Ciao, Ingrid from Australia
Beautiful dress and I can see why it's a favorite!
I love the line of this dress, and I think the contrast makes it a bit more stylish and feminine.
Lovely! I don't think it overwhelms your frame at all. And great choice of Ficcare to go with it ;)
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