Thursday, January 13, 2011

New Vogues - Dresses!!!

They are finally up! The newest patterns, I mean. I have been stalking the Vogue website for a week now, hoping for a peek. New patterns are always so exciting, don't you agree? On my first pass through, I got a little panicked. There are so many beautiful dresses that I want to make. And I already have a TON of dress patterns in my stash! But, I have just decided to give myself permission to wear dresses as often as I want to. It will make me happy, and they are much cooler during the summer.

Justin just picked up my machine from the repair shop and I am anxious to get stitching, so I'm not going to gush about each design or provide pattern numbers and such.


This one actually has a lot of pretty pleating that you can't see with the bold print used. Don't get me wrong, the fabric is gorgeous, but I would probably look for something with a smaller print or a solid color.


Okay, must gush about the back of this dress. SO PRETTY! I don't like those tie ends hanging down over the armpits in the front, but they should be easy enough to leave off.

The front placket that extends up onto the collar makes this dress unique. The fabric they've used is divine.

Wouldn't this look great in some stretch denim? WHAT a show-stopper. I think it's my favorite out of the whole bunch.

Super hot! I like the contrast of high non-revealing neckline and curve-hugging shape.


These belts are so fun! I'm not one who usually ever makes accessories, but this pattern is definitely coming home with me.

Okay, maybe I can get something completed by this weekend. I managed to cut out 4 skirts in the past week, and already had a knit dress ready to sew when my machine threw its tantrum. Oh, by the way, there was an actual part broken in the bobbin area, so it's a good thing I took it in.

14 comments:

  1. Hmmm, I really want to try the belts, too! Thanks for the heads up on the patterns, too.

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  2. Lovely choices.

    I've been machineless for a while too...something went wonky below the bobbin right after I read your post.

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  3. Hooray, about time! Now I will be stalking the website for the next sale! I do love that grey DK shirtdress, off to look at them all now...

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  4. So many beautiful dresses! Off now to check them all out. Glad to hear your machine is back. Always love to see what you make :))

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  5. The new patterns haven't arrived on the UK website yet - but I shall be stalking it to grab some as soon as they arrive. Yes, like you, I already have lots of dress patterns in my stash ..... but I think some of these new ones are going to be hard not to buy!

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  6. So many goodies! I love the green skirt with the side gathers, and any red dress is a great dress in my book!

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  7. What a beautiful variety! I have never sewn Vogue, but these dresses make me want to!

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  8. I think I like all of the opposite ones (that you didn't post), but I have to say they have a lovely variety this time and new patterns are SEW fun!

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  9. Making belts??? Now that's a great idea!!! They're sooooo pricey in the stores, should have thought about that a long time ago! Great dresses, especially your favorite in a stretch denim and in my case, a new body too!!!

    Happy your machine is all better!

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  10. My favourite is the Donna Karan kimono sleeve coat dress. In fact I'm so obsessed, I may just order online - an expensive exercise from Australia.

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  11. There were so many nice dresses in this collection. Glad your machine is back in order.

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  12. Yeah, this early spring release was a good one. :)

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  13. Oh my goodness...All looks so great!... what a gorgeous pattersn you have..Great pics!!

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