Three ways, at least!
As you can see, I've been busy creating different permutations of Vogue 8229. On all the dresses, I omitted the bottom ruffle. I actually don't dislike it and I wouldn't mind trying a dress with the ruffle included, but I just wasn't into it with these for some reason.
1. Mod-inspired, sleeveless shift made of B&W graphic print silk. Here I added 3/4" to the top of the neckband becuase I felt it needed to be a bit bolder without the sleeves there. The finished width here is 2.5"; on the other dresses the neckband is 1.75" wide.
2. Flutter sleeve dress make of silk crepe de chine from Nanette Lepore, it's black with a tiny floral print (I got that last few yards of it for only $6.50/yard at the Sawyer Brook closeouts section!). I shortened the sleeves by ~4" and omitted the elastic.
3. Easy breezy shift with elbow-length sleeves made of cornflower blue linen/rayon blend. As drafted, the elasticized sleeves covered my elbows, so I shortened them by ~2". Also, I added pockets in the side seams using a pattern piece from a robe pattern that I have.
The silk versions are just so wonderfully body skimming and figure flattering. The linen version is admittedly a bit of a potato sack. I think it's because of the voluminous sleeves, and the fabric is a bit less drapey than the silk. I don't really mind though. I think it'll be one of those comfortable dresses I keep reaching for over and over this summer...
I had a lot of fun with this pattern and I'm certain I'll use it again this season, but for now I'm looking forward to trying something new!
12 comments:
All three dresses are really nice. The silks are lovely on you, but I can see how the linen blend is going to be a great summertime basic.
That pattern is still sitting on my pile....I think it will be there a while yet.
Those dresses are lovely on you! They turned out just lovely.
I hated this pattern when I saw it. It was the ruffle. I just couldn't see past it. But, these are amazing. It's on my list and I've got a great graphic print for them.
Yeah, this pattern is definitely a winner, especially when you see $200+ versions in the stores!
Those dresses are darling! I love that swingy look on you.
Fantastic, I love all three of them. That shade of blue is gorgeous.
Those are all very cute! I was wondering what kind of silk fabric did you use for the black/white version. The pattern calls for silk-like broadcloth, but I'm having trouble finding silk broadcloth I like, and thought maybe I could use a silk charmeuse instead?
Hi Tope, I don't really know what type of fabric the B&W silk is... it behaved like a nice woven cotton in many ways, it was easy to work with (not too slinky). I think you could definitely do this in charmeuse. In fact, charmeuse would be fabulous!
I think I may go with a charmeuse, then. Thanks for the advice! Love your blog :)
After being inspired by your pics, I had a go at a silk version of the dress and have come to a bit of a halt. It's just not hanging well on me - I suspect my less-than-perfect body has something to do with it - so I've put it aside for a bit.
Your dresses look so fantastic that I was quite disappointed with mine. Am hoping a break will give me a fresh outlook on it!
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