Sunday, December 4, 2011

Vogue 8379---TNT Wrap Dress!

 I've been sewing my pants off lately and I've been anxiously waiting to sew this dress for some time. When I first bought this fabric online I knew it would be perfect for a wrap dress. I'm so delighted I was finally able to get around to making this dress. There's not much to be said about this dress! Simply stated, I LOVE IT!  I know it's a pretty popularly reviewed pattern of Sewing Pattern Review.com.  If you haven't used this pattern I recommend you give it a try. You won't be disappointed.
 (This dress gave me a chance to break in my new Nine West boots)

 Vogue 8379

Pattern Description:
Wrap front dress has soft pleats, side tie, and sleeve variations.

Pattern Sizing:
I made the size 12.
(Closer view. Notice anything interesting about the pattern on the bodice? I managed to get the pattern, throughout the dress, in the same direction except on the left side bodice (my right). The pattern goes down & not across. I nearly ran out of fabric with this dress and had to make due. Luckily, I could get away with it with this dress:)


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Absolutely!!!

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Super EASY!!! I cut this out on Friday night and sewed it up on Saturday. It's an easy pattern to assemble.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I loved everything!!! This pattern isn't highly reviewed for no reason!!!!

Fabric Used:
Poly lycra knit with red, black, & white geometric shapes.
(I love the vivid and bold colors. The shapes are pretty cool too!)

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I didn't make an alteration--except I sewed the bodice to the skirt with a 3/8" seam to give me a little more added length. I did add the collar (it's hard to see with the print anyway) and made the quarter length sleeve with the sleeve band. So my dress is a hybrid between views A & B.

(Back View)

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Absolutely! I've made it once before but never reviewed it. It's definitely a TNT wrap dress pattern.

Conclusion:
Great dress! A fun way to showcase cool knit prints!!!
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27 comments:

  1. BeccaADecember 4, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Fabulous dress! I love the fabric for this wrap dress.

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  2. Sassy TDecember 4, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    It looks fabulous on you. Love the bold pattern.

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  3. SewBarbieDecember 4, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    This dress is very flattering on you, I love the print and style.

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  4. toyDecember 4, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    so beautiful, I love this on you

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  5. MarieDecember 4, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    You look fantastic in your dress. Love the print.

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  6. Faye LewisDecember 4, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Great look!

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  7. LisaDecember 4, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    That's a great dress you look fab. I can see why so many people love that pattern , it's a classic.

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  8. MyraDecember 4, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I really like this dress Victoria!! If you wouldn't have point out the pattern direction, no one would ever know! Sweet Boots!!!

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  9. Amanda S.December 4, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Very pretty! I still need to give this pattern a whirl...

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  10. SewingadictaDecember 4, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Oh, yes! This dress is great on you! Love the print so psychedelic and colors so bright. It is normal that you are in love with it.

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  11. AminatDecember 4, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    You look fabulous, your dress, your boots, and everything..Complete package.

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  12. Beth (SunnyGal Studio)December 4, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Fantastic dress, love the fabric, perfect style on you.

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  13. liza janeDecember 4, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    I love the print! It looks great with your boots.

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  14. TexanDecember 4, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Its really cute, great job. Its fits really nice!

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  15. IreneDecember 4, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Lovely, lovely dress!

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  16. AllisonCDecember 5, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Fantastic dress, I am definitely going to make this one up, and I even have a black/red/white print for it too!

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  17. Bonnie O.December 5, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Perfect combination of fabric and pattern. I love the fabric and the dress looks wonderful on you!

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  18. gwensewsDecember 5, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    That is a very pretty dress. The wrap dress never goes out of style. It's a classic.

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  19. VanessaDecember 5, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    This is a great pretty dress that flatters you!!

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  20. SheilaDecember 6, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Great dress and a major fan of wrap dresses.

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  21. AudreyDecember 7, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Great looking dress. I love the print

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  22. CennettaDecember 9, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Love this dress on you. This is one I don't own, but need to get. I actually like the way the circle swirl around from your left to right bodice. Nice affect. Have a great weekend, Victoria.

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  23. Lisette MDecember 12, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    It looks great on you, and what a great print! This is one of my favorite patterns

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  24. RobinJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    I love this! I found your blog from the vogue fb page. I wouldn't have ever known that the pattern in the fabric didn't match up if you hadn't pointed it out! I'm going to have to get this pattern! Btw, I love Savannah! I moved to Atlanta 3 years ago and have since started vacationing at Tybee!

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  25. Russell1947January 5, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Lovely!

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  26. mauraJanuary 5, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    wow! GREAT JOB... you are an inspiration

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  27. MilenaJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Hello Victoria, great idea!!!!!

    Do you have a fanpage in Facebook?

    Greetings from a rainy Germany :-)

    Milena

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