That's so 70's

I made this little wrap dress last week. I bought the fabric at Joann's Fabrics it's a Polly with some
crosswise stretch. The wrap style with this colourful fabric reminds me of something from the 70's.

I love Vogue patterns they have those extra little details even on a knit dress.This one had  pleating at the shoulder darts in the back and sleeves  This gives the dress a little more shape.

This is an easy pattern to sew with nice results I have already cut out another one in the sleeveless version .

I have so many projects in my head right now that I don't know where to start. I always seem to plan and start way to many projects. For instance I have four different cardis that I have been knitting for this past year and instead of doing the sensible thing and finishing one of them I decide to start a new knitting project. Is this just me or is anyone else out there with to  many ideas and projects going that you ended up feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start?


The Grand kids are coming to stay with us this weekend and the weather here in KY is going to be warm and sunny  so I'm sure we will be spending most of our weekend outdoors. I may get a wee bit of sewing done but it won't be much.
Thanks for stopping by
 Hope you all have a great weekend.

Vogue Dress

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 This fabric was a joy to work with!It's a pontemroma knit that I bought at Hancock Fabrics.
 Since I was using a knit fabric I decided to leave out the back zipper which made this a quick project that I was able to make up in an afternoon.
 I was atracted to this pattern because of the fitted look of the dress around the waist and I was not disappointed I love how it's slims the waist area on me.

The waist and top of the hip area has separate pattern pieces that you sew together then top stitch.The curve piece that attaches to the skirt area  gives a sliming effect to  my hips .I need all the help I can get :) 

Great pattern that I will make again in one of the other views.


 I'm off work today so  I may be able to finished my vogue wrap dress that I have been working on.
Thanks for stopping by hope you all have a good one. Bye Bye

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I can't believe it's been so long since my last post! Without getting into to many details lets just say that life has been a little hectic around here. Hopefully it will be getting back to a normal pace again. I have managed to get in a little sewing here and there just lacking time to post on this blog.

Here's the pattern review for the Vogue coat I made a couple of weeks ago.

Pattern Description:


Lined fitted coat has double-breasted buttoned or snap closing. Princess seams and shoulder pads.

Pattern Sizing:

12-14 I used the size 12.

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

Yes I made view A

Were the instructions easy to follow?

I found the instructions very clear and easy to follow. I did not follow the instructions for lining the coat instead I used Sandra Betzina method for bagging the lining.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I liked the doubled breasted front and also how the coat has a little swing to it.

Fabric Used:

I wool blend fabric that I bought at our local Hancock Fabrics store.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I made this up in a size 12 but ended up taking in the seams for a better fit so I think I could have gone with the size 10. I also took out about half inch of ease out of the sleeve cap. I added a back stay to help the coat keeps it shape and also interface the sleeve cap.

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

I would like to sew this again in the longer version. This is a easy coat pattern with nice results so give it a try!

Conclusion:

Thanks for stopping by I'm off to cut out a couple of knit dresses! After making my coat something  quick and easy sounds just about right :)

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I loved this pattern when I saw it in the vogue catalog. Then I seen the perfect fabric at Hancock fabrics and knew I just had to make this dress. I don't know why but I do love bows. It gives the dress a little bit of a vintage feel and I seem to be loving all things vintage right now. I've been reading some wonderful blogs on vintage sewing and checking out some of the vintage patterns for sale on Etsy.



Pattern Description:Semi-fitted dresses have lined bodice, midriffs, back zipper closures and topstitching details. A: mid-knee length and cap sleeves with elastic casing. B: 6" above ankle length, sleeveless.

Pattern Sizing:

6-20 I used a straight 12.

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

Yes the only difference was the contras fabric I used for the bow.

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Very easy to follow.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I love the sleeves and the big bow in the front.

Fabric Used:

Poplin from Hancock Fabrics. I love this fabric it's so easy to work with.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I used a invisible zipper and contras fabric for the bow.

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

I would like to sew this again maybe the sleeveless version. I may leave of the bow for a more casual look next time.

Conclusion:

I wore this dress to Church last week and it was comfy and cool on.