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Monday, July 11, 2011

Final shots of Vogue 1236 with alterations

Here we are, only length added and the FBA as illustrated in previous post. I really wanted to keep the integrity of the design. And yes Nan I added a bit of length to sort of true the hem. But as I wasn't adding anything to a side dart there wasn't much happening to length and as there is so much ease in this dress I think that the extra you might need to go over the bust is sort of absorbed.


Holding my hair on a windy day, this view shows best where the extra got added
I think you can see the extra bust ease and the difference it makes to this dress, with what is really a very simple flat pattern alteration:


 

I really like this dress, and so glad I went back to it. Remember this is a pull-over your head dress and it has a full back right up to the neck as well as fairly high armholes, which I appreciate.


To illustrate how fine-tuned the upper bust fit is, despite having a nice summery scooped neck this is my cleavage shot - no show through of bras or any other stuff. Not that easy to achieve in an open necked loose summer dress, and a real assist to the wearability.




I am glad now I didn't give up on this pattern, didn't take much to fit it.
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13 comments:

  1. shamsJuly 11, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    A really cute summery look on you. That alteration worked!

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  2. Debbie CookJuly 11, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I'm glad you didn't give up on either - it looks great! I love the diagonals of the print too.

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  3. a little sewingJuly 11, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    very pretty dress! Well worth the effort.

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  4. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)July 11, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I agree with the others Barbara, the dress looked good on you before but this one is awesome! I'm going to remember your adjustment when I get around to making my version of the dress.

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  5. Karen in VAJuly 11, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    This dress looks great on you. Worth the effort and thanks for posting the pics.

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  6. BetsyVJuly 11, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Looks great Barbara! Love the fabric and isn't it great when you can bend over in a scoop neck top/dress and the whole world doesn't have to look at your chest!?!

    So what ARE you going to wear to your stepdaughter's intimate wedding? Inquiring minds ...

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  7. LindaNanJuly 12, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Super looking dress.

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  8. The HojnackesJuly 12, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    I really like how it turned out! It looks great on you.

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  9. KathySJuly 12, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Very flattering Barbara, both the style and the colour. I like it very much.

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  10. SuzanneJuly 12, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Totally worth, it, it's really cute!

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  11. AudreyJuly 13, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Gorgeous summer dress. The print is so pretty and fit is perfect. Kudos for working through the fitting issues and making the 2nd version such a success.

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  12. BunnyJuly 13, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I can see the difference bigtime and it looks great on you. Now I want to try this.

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  13. JanineJuly 17, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    thanks for the review. This dress looks both stylish but cool for those disgusting hot days . I have been looking for a dress pattern like this that is not baggy but allows air flow and looks good for summer. Thanks again.

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