
Sorry to keep you waiting! I finally have pictures of this outfit. If someone could come up with a camera that gives you perfect lighting, takes off twenty pounds, and gives you the perfect facial expression- I would pay a pretty penny for it... lol! I could not make this outfit look good indoors or out on camera. Maybe it's the hot pink color... I don't know. I'm still not satisfied with the pics but I give up!
Pattern Description: Misses' dress with knit bodice and jacket or vest.
Pattern Sizing: Sizes 6-22 are available. I made a 16.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes!
Were the instructions easy to follow? I found that the instructions for both the jacket and the dress were fine.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? The jacket- I really love all of the details of the jacket. The pockets are really cute. I like the sleeves with the banded hem. I like the loop and ribbon closures.
The dress- I love the shape of the dress. It almost looks like a ballerina style dress. I love the banding along the neckline and arms. I also like the back- it comes in like a racer back.
I don't have any dislikes.
Fabric Used: For the dress, I used a hot pink jersey knit from Fabric.com. It cost me $10. I found that the knit was just a little too thin for my liking. Next time I make the dress, I will use something with a little more weight.
For the jacket, I got a navy linen blend with metallic threads in it. That cost me $6- it was on clearance at Joann's. I really like the metallic in the jacket- the pictures don't do it justice.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I shortened the dress by about 1-2". I did not put in the pockets. I did put in the zipper but I find that I could have gotten away without it because of the 4 way stretch in the knit.
I did not make any changes to the jacket. The one thing I would change if I make it again is to lengthen the arm bands. I find that I have to do this for any garments with arm bands because I do not have pencil arms. Sometimes I forget to make the adjustment. It looks OK, but would be better lengthened.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I definitely want to sew the dress again. I could have this dress in ten different colors- I love the style and it is perfect for warm weather dressing. I also like the jacket a lot. I think I would like to make it in a tan or gray khaki next time so that it has more versatility. Yes- I would recommend both pieces.
Conclusion: I love this outfit- I wore it out to dinner with my hubby for his birthday!


~Byrdie
That turned out really nice. I've been attracted to that pattern since it first came out. Nice outfit.
ReplyDeleteI love your version of both the dress and the jacket. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteGreat jacket and dress! love the hot pink
ReplyDeleteLove it! Love the color!
ReplyDeleteI think it's very pretty. I love the color.
ReplyDeleteTrudy
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Spectacular! I really like the colors you used, especially that pink. Hachi machi ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome outfit!! I just cut this pattern (the dress) out to make and wear this weekend! Hehe. I love the jacket... I'm going to have make it soon too. You look fantastic!
ReplyDeletethank you for posting this. i am currently making this dress on my blog and have found such mixed reviews of this pattern that it is so good to see someone else who liked it. i am crossing my fingers that mine turns out as great as yours.
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