Friday, June 21, 2013

Vogue 1314

Well, Leith did it again - she made a dress that I simply had to have once seeing it. This is a tricky decision - given we are mates and go out together socially it can present a situation in which we are both wearing the same thing. The thing is, I wore this dress for the first time out to dinner with LeithAnna, and Lara at Hellenic Republic last weekend and Leith and I were wearing the same dress. In different fabrics, but still the same dress.

But I had to do it. I had to make Vogue 1314:




I made it in a lovely soft knit (I think it is a viscose knit) that Anna gifted me. Thank you Anna! I love this fabric.

I made the size 10 and then nipped it an extra 2cm in total along the waist area on the sides. This pattern runs big - so take note - if you make it, you'll need to size down.

I did also shorten the dress by about 5cm because I had very limited fabric. But I like this length. I think just above the knee suits me.

Apart from that, the pattern came together beautifully. The neckline doesn't gape, the sleeves are a good length. The pattern asks you to secure the gathers along the side seams with seam binding - I used rayon seam binding that I bought yonks ago after poppykettle raved about it. I love this stuff too - it is nice and soft and looks very pretty too. I got mine from etsy.

I feel like this style is a bit of a change for me, but I really like it. I feel quite grown up with a more fitted style! This dress is very comfortable too - I'll definitely be making it again, especially as I really lack winter dresses.


These photos were taken on a gloriously sunny day this week - Anna kindly came over and photographed the clothes I've made recently. I've been having such issues getting photos taken (despite having a camera/photography mad husband), so Anna was a complete lifesaver. Plus we got to have a lovely lunch together and Little M showed off beautifully being her most charming self for her new friend Anna. Anna - she hasn't stopped talking about you all week! 'When will we see my Anna again Mummy' has been her favourite question.

Well, I'm off the cut out a muslin for the fitting class I'm doing next weekend with Leith. Then I'm cutting out the muslin for an Anise jacket - there are soooo many pattern pieces - not looking forward to this!


10 comments:

  1. Your dress is so nice and you made it from just the right fabric. Like your hair cut too!

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  2. Looks great! I think the knee length looks good, I know anything lower on me makes me look stunted!

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  3. You look gorgeous with a fitted dress! Lovely fabric for you too! So interesting!

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  4. Such a perfect mix of pattern and fabric. Great dress! And good photos Anna!!

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  5. Lovely - and great fabric choice.
    Tell me - please :-) where do you get your Vogue patterns from? Online/overseas? Or do you wait for sales? I missed the last Clegs $5 sale and they are prohibitive for me otherwise.

    Thanks

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    1. Hi! I usually wait for sale time. Luckily Spotlight was having a $5 pattern sale when I got this one, but I've also gone in with Leith before to buy from the online vogue sales when they're $1.99.

      I agree - patterns are sooooo expensive - I can't believe Vogue are $30 each!

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  6. This looks great! I bought this pattern as soon as it came out but have yet to make it. Both yours and Leiths are making me more determined to get a winter version out (it is pretty wet and miserable here in Auckland).

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  7. This is a perfect match of fabric and pattern! Rocking as always!

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  8. Gosh, you and Leith always find the most fabulous of knit fabrics for these dresses! I'm in love with your fabric here. Such a great pattern on you, too!

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  9. Love the dress, love the photos, and loved the dinner! Always a pleasure to spend time with you (and become completely inspired by your new frocks).

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