The purpose of this post however is to show you my new work dress, another Vogue 1314.
I used the lining pieces for this one as I didn't want the ruching. The fabric is a ponti remnant I got from Tessuti, and while it is a lightweight ponti I don't think it would have gathered well. I also left off the sleeves (obviously!).
I sewed the size 10 lining pieces as this ponti is not overly stretchy - it is definitely not as stretchy as the other ponti fabrics I have sewn with.
I am mildly annoyed with myself. Can you guess why? When I look at the above photo all I can see is a white circle positioned right where my nipple points too. I didn't even slightly consider cutting layouts with this. Michael assures me it isn't noticeable, but it is all I can see. Grrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
Now I'm looking at this photo it looks like I'm wearing a powder puff bunny tail. Bloody hell. I am an idiot.
Well, there you have it. My non-ruched Vogue 1314 with powder puff bunny tail added. If only I'd wore it yesterday it could have passed for a Halloween costume.
Pattern: Vogue 1314
Fabric: Remnant of 'Potion Commotion' ponti from Tessuti.
Notions: Knit stay tape
Alterations: Used lining pieces so no ruching.
Your dress is a success! It's a perfect fit and you've styled it nicely. I say, wear it with pride and no one will notice.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great, I don't see any bunny tail or circle over nipple, and I TRIED really, really hard to find what you were talking bout, and i couldn't!!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress! Only a sewist would notice, so wear it to work with pride. It could be worse, just think of Anna's tunic!!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Don't mention it to anyone, as you wouldn't notice if you didn't point it out. I only noticed after I ready your funny post, didn't notice it at first glance.
ReplyDeleteHa ha! I agree with Leith only a sewist would notice and like Colette says, don't mention it to anyone. Enjoy your 5 days! I'm insanely jealous. BTW - you are looking mighty nice in these photos :)
ReplyDeleteThis post made me laugh. I didn't notice the nipple placement until you pointed it out either. If it you can't get past it, maybe you could distract onlookers with a bright funky necklace. My cutting time always seems to coincide with my looking after kids time so I'm often distracted and the job is often rushed. I'm always kicking myself about fabric placement after sewing garments together.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great on and I only noticed after you had pointed it out. Wear it and love it!
ReplyDeleteFabuluos fabric, and the dress is perfect on you!
ReplyDeleteThe print on the fabric is really interesting! I didn't notice anything resembling a bunny tail until you mentioned it! :-D I hope you have a wonderful weekend and find lots of great new fabrics!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great, but I can relate to something staying on your mind and ruining some perfectly good work! You can throw on a solid scarf if it makes you feel better, but it is a great dress and a fabulous fit! Wish I could find great ponte like that in the US.
ReplyDeleteOnly noticed it because you mentioned it! Gorgeous dress nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteSame, wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't mentioned it!
ReplyDeletelooking good! looks comfy too... :-)
No, it looks seriously great on you - a lovely fit and good idea to use the lining pattern - and I only saw the placement of the white circle and bunny tail because you pointed them out too!
ReplyDeleteThis dress looks great...I can't notice the bunny tail/boob thing (plus there's only one circle over one boob, so that helps it).
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about the pattern placement, I think it's just like seeing shapes and animals in the clouds, you only see them when you are trying hard or when they are pointed out to you!
ReplyDeleteOwn that bunny tail because this is one fierce frock! Epic work as always :D
ReplyDeleteToo bad you aren't really happy with pattern placement. But I think its a really attractive dress on you.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great fit on you. The shapes on the fabric are just that - shapes.
ReplyDeleteHa! I would have never noticed until you pointed it out. And even so, it's still not noticeable. I really love the print. You look fantastic! (I'm catching up on my reader in case you are wondering why I'm commenting on older posts :)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I missed commenting on this earlier - it looks absolutely WONDERFUL! Great print, great fit, terrific for when you are in the mood for something a little form fitting. And I didn't notice either ;-)
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