Sunday, October 26, 2008

Vogue 8409 - Denin pleated bodice dress

Here's my latest wardrobe addition. Everyone needs a denim dress, right? Or maybe that was true in the 90's... Anyway, I really like the outcome! I decided not to line it since the fabric is thick and sometimes denim stretches out. This way I can wash it and the fabric will tighten up. Here's a close-up of the front:

The bodice front is cut on the bias so the pleats fold really nicely. It's just a tad low, hence the cami. I think these sleeves are really cute:

I apologize for the lighting. These pictures were taken about 10 AM on a slightly overcast day. I thought morning light was suppose to be really great.

Here's a back close-up so you can see what's happening in the design. Instead of darts, the back has little tucks. I used an invisible zipper for the closing.

On the inside, I made use of bias tape to finish any exposed edges. I ran out of denim during cut out so I had to use some lining fabric for the inside inset. Since it was thinner then the bodice fabric, I added interfacing. This piece was slipstitched all the way around.

On the side seams I used french seams, and the armholes were covered with more bias tape.

Here's the inside slit. I curved the edges so I could use even more bias tape but I think I'm going to do this from now on for garments with slits. The corners don't fall forward and there is no need to tack them down.

Okay, so why denim? Is it because I homeschool and all homeschooling mamas are required to run around it denim jumpers? (Just kidding!) No, I actually wanted a dress to match these shoes. I know they're a little different, but I love them.

Up next is Vogue 8536, the cross-over front top with long sleeves.

22 comments:

  1. Wow Amanda! That dress is stunningly beautiful! It looks amazing on you! I am adding this to my "To Sew" list!

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  2. Great dress, Amanda! I have this pattern in my stash, so your review is wonderful. Never thought to do it in denim, but it's perfect!

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  3. Amanda-- It looks great in denim! It is the best fabric for moms! I laughed out loud with the jean jumper commit! My mom still wears them! And again great seams!!

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  4. I'm so glad you reviewed this pattern. I just got it. It looks really wonderful in denim, and it's perfection with thos awesome shoes.

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  5. Fantastic!!! You did such a wonderful job with the construction and the review. I just love how it came out!

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  6. Such a cute dress and I love that the inside of all your garments looks as good as the outside, beautiful work.

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  7. Beautiful denim dress! Your workmanship and attention to details is awesome. Love the shoes!

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  8. those shoes were BEGGING for this dress. super cute.

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  9. Dress is gorgeous on you and thanks so much for showing us the inside - I'm trying to improve the "build quality" of my sewing - your clean finishing looks awesome!

    Cute shoes, too!

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  10. Oh this is a cutie! ... and great choice of fabric.

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  11. Great dress! I love what you did with the slit, I will try it on my next project.

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  12. I have never commented but I have been faithfully following your blog. You are amazing!! I don't have a serger either so you are an incredible source of inspiration for me. Your clothes are beautiful! I can't wait until the end of the year to see all the pieces you have made. Keep up the good work! Oh and this denim dress is awesome!

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  13. Cute dress and great finishing details.

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  14. Absolutely beautiful. I really like the finishing details on your garment. Great idea for finishing the slit. I will definitely use this in the future. Thanks,
    C

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  15. Lovely dress- I just bought that pattern- good to know it was a wise purchase!

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  16. Who would have thought that a denim dress could be so elegant? I am in awe of the quality of your finishing!

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  17. Gorgeous!!! Now I want this in demin! LOL

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  18. Fabulous looking dress, both inside and out! You did an amazing job!

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  19. Beautiful dress...this is a great interpreation of the pattern.

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  20. Wow, this is one stunning dress! You did a really great job with the fitting. And I am in love with your interior finishing details! I have done bound seams on things myself, but now I'm thinking I need to do it more often!

    And I ADORE those shoes!!!!

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!

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  21. Someone else made this dress recently and linked to your version. I LOVE it (and cracked up over your homeschool/denim dress remark) Your finishing is fantastic!

    I had some fitting issues with my version of this last year and put it aside without finishing it. I am definitely going to dig it out and fix it.

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