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Sunday, November 7, 2010

Vogue 1020......again

I found this wonderful "lace-printed" knit at Jo-Annn's a few months ago and was absolutely smitten by it. I'm not  the biggest fan of lace. And I'm not likely planning to sew with it unless it's to make a bolero or use it as an overlay on a gown or something, but I love the print itself and of course......I LOVE KNITS!

When I bought this fabric I pretty much knew which pattern I would use for it. I knew with such a sophisticated and feminine print it would look better in the form of a fitted dress. Well I made Vogue 1020 at the beginning of this year and absolutely loved it. The pattern is only 3 pieces and it's super easy to make!
 (My first version of V1020 made in January)

I reviewed it HERE so there's no need to do so again. The only 3changes I made were to use clear elastic to stabilize the shoulder seams and rouching on the left side. And secondly, I added 1/2 to each side seam to give myself a little extra room from my bust to my hips. The first time I made this the size 12 was super snug on me.....scandalously so! So the extra room made the dress much more comfortable. I also made the sleeves a little shorter.

 Front View

 (Side profile with ruching)

( Fabric up-close)

Anywho, this dress was part of my Sewing challenge for last month so I'm happy that I finally made it up and it turned out cute. Now to move on to the remaining items. I can't decide whether to make the corduroy pants or cardigan. Hmmmm......decisions, decisions.......  Until next time, Happy Sewing!!!





27 comments:

  1. You look beautiful in this dress. Very nice!

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  2. Wonderful!!! that dress is wonderful on you!!!!

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  3. Your dress turned out lovely! The lace print works well with the side ruching.

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  4. Fabulous! This dress looks so stylishly sophisticated - the lace print is wonderful. That sleek shape really suits you.

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  5. You knit lover you! That is a great looking dress.

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  6. Great dress! I love that pattern. I'm wearing the shirt I made right now! And I plan on making another one.

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  7. Wow, that looks lovely on you! I'm so glad I picked this pattern up at one of the on-line Vogue pattern sales.

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  8. Good job! (pattern, fabric and sewing )

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  9. Very nice! I've been eyeing that fabric at Jo-Ann's too, but haven't bought any yet. Been trying to force myself to buy more wovens.

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  10. That dress looks fabulous on you. You did such a wonderful job on it.

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  11. I love it! If I ever make this dress, I might need your body to pull it off~lol!!!
    Both dresses look absolutely beautiful on you.

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  12. You look fantastic! The pattern really suits your figure. It's a nice way to wear the "lace" trend without having dry cleaning bills, etc.

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  13. Really nice dress Victoria!! (both!!) Very, Very stylish!! I never really looked at that pattern before, now I definitely will!

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  14. Wow! This dress looks like so beautyful!
    Greetings from germany! Bettina

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  15. That's a very pretty dress. It looks fabulous on you.

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  16. ::whistle::
    Wow, that is one fabulous dress!

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  17. Super cute, lady. I've been trying to make this dress for at least two years. You look fabulous.

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  18. I LOVE this. You look amazing in it!!

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  19. You look AWESOME in this dress. I love it. Both versions.

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  20. That's a wonderful dress, I love it! You look awesome!

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  21. Very nice! I found this dress ran very snug, too. Odd given the usual Big 4 sizing. I should make it up again.

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  22. Oh, I like both versions, but the second one better. I think the nongeometric print is so flattering. Looove the ruching. Beautiful! and on you too.

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  23. I have this pattern on my sewing table,and was undecided about making it, until I saw your two version. They are both gorgeous on you.

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  24. Beautiful dress Victoria...love the fabric choice ~ it's perfect for this dress!

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  25. Gorgeous dress, beautiful fabric.

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  26. You are the queen of the knit dress! Gorgeous and incredibly flattering!

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