Sunday, March 29, 2009

Vogue 1021 - Pink sheath dress

I've had this dress finished since Tuesday night, but have been in Houston Wednesday through Saturday visiting my sister and buying lots of great plants. This is going to be my Easter outfit, paired with a jacket in matching fabric. I'll be very pink. I tend to gravitate towards reds and maroons for some reason, so this is a change of pace for me.

The back. Looks like a simple little sheath dress, right?

Check out the yolk and upper front sections. I love interesting construction lines so had to have this pattern the minute I saw it. I also really like the large curved neckline.

Here's the drawing if you want to see exactly what's going on:Another neckline close-up. This dress is fully lined.

The one thing I didn't especially love is that Vogue didn't provide a simple front lining piece. Instead you are sewing the yolk and front section pieces again.

The matching jacket is from the same pattern. I cut it out with the dress to maximize the layout and fabric usage. However, I had to cut the sleeves 3/4 length because of fabric shortage. Which I'm fine with, to be honest with you, because it's a Spring suit. I'm needing a brake from the pink and have a little black skirt to throw together. Oh, and some mending, not my favorite.

22 comments:

  1. That is really lovely. The colour is gorgeous and it fits you so beautifully. Looking foward to seeing the jacket too :))

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  2. Lovely! It's very Michelle Obama.

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  3. That is a great pattern, I love those seamlines too and you did an amazing job fitting this, it's perfect. Looking forward to seeing the jacket as well.

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  4. Very nice! You're a vision in pink!

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  5. You look great in pink. The construction of the dress looks fantastic!

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  6. Gorgeous dress. Pink is becomming on you. I'm looking forward to seeing the jacket. It will be a go-anywhere outfit.

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  7. I never noticed those seam lines before, very pretty.

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  8. This is gorgeous. And I love the color on you. Thanks for pointing out the bodice lines. It's definitely not your everyday sheath dress. Pretty!

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  9. That turned out beautifully! Good job!

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  10. The dress is very pretty! Can't wait to see the dress and jacket together.

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  11. The fabric is beautiful. Thanks for the close-up shot. I couldn't tell the texture from the first picture. What a perfect Easter dress!

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  12. You look great! What a wonderful spring dress.

    I am definitely buying that pattern!

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  13. Very pretty dress, and you look fabulous in it. Kudos. :)

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  14. GORGEOUS!!! Pink looks great on you.

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  15. That is one beautiful dress !!! And yes, pink does look really good on you.

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  16. Wow, how did I miss that pattern!!!??? Lovely dress and it is very flattering on you. I like all the various yoke pieces. Can't wait to see the jacket!!! You are very "pretty in pink"

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  17. Amanda, this is just gorgeous! I love the colour on you and the fit is perfection. What a great pattern - love those construction details!

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  18. You look stunning in pink! The dress is beautiful and it fits you like a glove!

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  19. Beautiful Amanda!! What a great Easter ensemble too. LOVE the pretty detail lines.

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