Easter/Resurrection Day Dresses--Vogue 1285 & NewLook 6879

I want to wish everyone a HAPPY Easter / Resurrection Day! For me it's the pinnacle of my faith in Jesus and an important day. He is my source of life and my Friend:) As with all special occassions I like to mark them by making something special to wear. Actually I don't really need much of a reason to sew--but I'm sure all of you know that by now (smile).  Well here are the two dresses I made---one for myself and one for my daughter.

Vogue 1285

Pattern Description:
Lined, mock wrap dress has collar, close-fitting bodice with bands/hook&eye, fitted skirt, overlay with mock band, belt loops, sleeve bands and invisible left side zipper. Darts are stitched on the right side of fabric. Lining forms attached slip with shoulder and lingerie straps. Purchased belt.

Pattern Sizing:
I cut the size 12

(up close details)

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

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Pretty much

(Back Shot---love those exposed darts)

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the wrap and the visibly stitched darts. The neckline is lovely as well.

Fabric Used:
I used a raspberry colored rayon/cotton lycra blend knit that I picked up from my trip to NYC in February. It was pretty stretchy. After sewing the dress & doing several fittings I had to wash the dress to shrink it back to size. It fit like a glove afterwards.

(Gratuitous shoe shot. I couldn't find a flora print so I went with this. No fancy namebrand but was called the "Fuschia Peacock". They have a hidden platform which I HATE (between that and the 3" heel they made me super tall) but they were cute)

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
*I shortened the back length in the middle by 2" and tapered it to the sides. After sewing the dress there was still too much back length (due to the stretchy nature of my fabric) so I had to take another 2" out--1" out of the back bodice & 1" out tf the back skirt.
*I stabilized the shoulder seams with clear elastic.
*I stabilized the invisible zipper with stay tape.
*I sewed in the sleeves using the flat method.
*I ommitted the slip. My fabric wasn't sheer so I didn't need it.
*I ommitted the belt loops.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Probably not, I only need one of these types of dresses.

Conclusion:
Pretty dress and an easy sew---what more could you want:)

(Can you tell she likes taking photos? Sure didn't get that from me! LOL!)

NewLook 6879

Pattern Description:
Dress with various bodice styles.
Pattern Sizing:
Size 4. I think I made view D but w/o belt. I made separate belt.
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 simple!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Liked everything. Just needed something simple enough to showcase the fabric I was using.

Fabric Used:
Bright pink satin with  white organza overlay with felt embossed hearts. I know....I bought this years ago for Valentine's day but she picked it out for her Easter dress;)

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
*I lengthened the bodice by 2"
*I did a rolled hem on the organza overlay.
*I did a narrow hem on the satin underlay.
*I omitted the skirt lining  (2 layers of a full skirt was enought)

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Perhaps

Conclusion:
Great pattern! Made for a cute dress:)