30 Dec Vogue 8742
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On the First Day of Christmas my true love gave to me…….
On the Third Day of Christmas I found myself alone, 😉
Which meant by the Fourth Day of Christmas I had made a new dress.
And on the Fifth Day of Christmas…….. I made it to the beach.
O h H a p p y D a y !
Would you believe my husband said of all the dresses I’ve made, this is his favorite?
This dress was s o e a s y to make that it belongs in a different category from the dress projects requiring blood, sweat and tears. I know why hubby likes the dress so much, but if I was more experienced in sewing knits he would like it even better because it would fit far more snugly.
The dress pattern, Vogue 8742 is described as close-fitting.
Being a novice with knits, I was fearful it would be too tight, and cut the pattern a size larger. What a mistake! Although the viscose/spandex fabric was easy to work, the dress fits looser than intended – even after sewing extra large seams.
Read my pattern review HERE.
With two and a half more days left in the holiday season, I can cheerfully enjoy a couple of indulgences in my colorful dress with the loose and forgiving fit.
This also means in 3 and a half days I’ll be back home wearing the winter hues of black and gray trying to camouflage the extra couple of pounds as I live into my New Year’s resolutions.
More on that later.
gingermakes
Posted at 21:35h, 30 DecemberThis is SO CUTE! I love it! Oh, boys… their favorites are always for the same reason… 🙂
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:50h, 31 DecemberThanks, Ginger! You hit the nail on the head 🙂
Laura
Posted at 21:38h, 30 DecemberKnits are so fun to work with! This dress is great- I love the print.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:51h, 31 DecemberThank you, Laura! I’m working on raising my comfort level with knits, but I was pleased with this fabric.
AmyG
Posted at 21:39h, 30 DecemberLooks fantastic – yiu are such an inspiration to me. 2013 is going to be my sewing year.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:52h, 31 DecemberThanks, AmyG! You made my day 🙂 🙂
Carolyn
Posted at 21:40h, 30 DecemberThis is wonderful on you! I love the print you used!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:53h, 31 DecemberThank you, Carolyn. Happy New Year!
Gail
Posted at 21:45h, 30 DecemberIts a beautiful dress, but really what extra pounds?
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:53h, 31 DecemberMany thanks, Gail! The pounds are there believe me 😉
Steph A @ escapades in sewing
Posted at 21:52h, 30 DecemberIt’s freeking GORgeous!!!! OMG, I’m in love with the print!!! I love how you’ve paired it with the dark brown tights and boots, soo chic.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:57h, 31 DecemberHi Steph and thank you for the nice comment! I thought the accessories brought it to life, but think the dress will look equally good with spring accessories too.
Spanky Rykiel
Posted at 21:58h, 30 DecemberI love your dress and the print you chose. Where did you find such a bright knit?
What extra lbs?
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:59h, 31 DecemberHi Spanky – the fabric was from my stash and I believe it came from EmmaOneSock. The pounds are hidden behind the big florals, but they’re there. Many thanks for writing!
Joyce Love
Posted at 22:06h, 30 DecemberBeautiful, Sarah! Happy New Year!
Question for you – I think I’ve seen a dress form in some of your blog posts (?) I’m thinking of getting one & wondered if you have any recommendations. I’ve seen some tutorials on making your own using plaster & papier mache, & while I like the idea of having an exact replica of my form, the process looks a little daunting.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:03h, 31 DecemberThank you, Joyce! My dress form is old and doesn’t resemble my body 30 years ago. I need a new one too. The sky is the limit with dress forms as you can have a custom form made to duplicate your shape. I’ve been told the dress forms at JoAnn’s coupled with a padding system work well. Let me know what you decide on!
jillybe
Posted at 22:09h, 30 DecemberVERY flattering – nice job! And congrats on the camera – I have the Canon PowerShot G2 – undoubtedly an antique by digital standards, but it’s still going strong after all these years and I love it – great choice!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:04h, 31 DecemberMany thanks, Jilly!
Becky
Posted at 22:10h, 30 DecemberThis is gawgous! You have done it again. I love this, and it looks terrific on you. Did you get that print at Mood?
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:04h, 31 DecemberThank you, Becky! The print was from my stash, but I’m sure Mood has comparable fabrics! 🙂
Sharon
Posted at 22:12h, 30 DecemberFantastic dress and love the way you have styled it.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:05h, 31 DecemberMany thanks, Sharon!
Myra
Posted at 22:15h, 30 DecemberBeautiful work! I like this dress a lot! I made one a few weeks ago in a cream colored Ponte knit, but didn’t like it once complete. So I didn’t post it. I like yours so much, I may try again with another color.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:06h, 31 DecemberHi Myra! My fabric has unbelievable stretch in it. I didn’t realize just how much until it was cut and sewn. I think you should try again!
ewellons
Posted at 22:53h, 30 DecemberLove the dress. It looks fab on you — and the fabric is perfect, as always. I got a camera for Christmas too — but it hasnt’ arrived yet. Hope I can figure it out!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:07h, 31 DecemberIs that you, Cissie? Do I detect the beginnings of a blog? 🙂 🙂
Thanks for the nice comment and I hope you love your camera as much as I love mine! What a difference!
ewellons
Posted at 14:02h, 31 DecemberTis I, Sarah! I started playing around with the idea before Christmas but have made little (meaning “no”) progress. I am so computer illiterate that this may be beyond me!
Heathersphere-Louella
Posted at 23:00h, 30 DecemberYou and your dress are fabulous! Very nice merge of fabric and style.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:08h, 31 DecemberThank you, Louella!
Lori
Posted at 23:11h, 30 Decembergorgeous dress, I really like the fabric and your styling
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:09h, 31 DecemberMany thanks, Lori! What an easy pattern 🙂
Velosewer
Posted at 23:20h, 30 DecemberCongratulations on getting a new camera. Your dress is wonderful and styled just right!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:09h, 31 DecemberThank you, Maria 🙂 Happy New Year!
sewbusylizzy
Posted at 23:54h, 30 DecemberYou are so good at making me think I need another pattern! I love the gathering in the seams. I recently threw out a RTW dress which was a little similar as it was pilling…
And my true love got me the same camera earlier this year.
Happy new year!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:11h, 31 DecemberHi Lizzy! Of course you need another pattern 🙂 Aren’t they on sale right now?
I’m loving the Canon G12 and am so relieved to have a camera that takes clear pics.
Many thanks for writing!
Shams
Posted at 00:24h, 31 DecemberIt’s a beautiful dress and I love the print! Happy New Year!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:11h, 31 DecemberThank you so much, Shams!
Jeannie
Posted at 00:35h, 31 DecemberStunning! You are my inspiration for 2013.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:13h, 31 DecemberThank you, Jeannie! Your blog is darling and I am your newest follower 🙂
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:14h, 31 DecemberPS…… you can’t imagine how jealous I am of your year in Paris 😉
Pauline Droy
Posted at 03:28h, 31 Decemberlovely dress happy new year
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:14h, 31 DecemberMany thanks, Pauline! Happy New Year 🙂
Ann-Britt Uhrbom
Posted at 03:31h, 31 DecemberA beautiful dress on a beautiful woman with a beatiful back ground!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:15h, 31 DecemberAhhhh…….. what a sweet comment. Many thanks, Ann-Britt!
Jacq C
Posted at 04:03h, 31 DecemberTotally gorgeous dress and I see no extra pounds! Happy New Year 🙂
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:18h, 31 DecemberThank you, Jacq! The pounds are there, sneaking up one by one – ugh!
jlundy6116
Posted at 06:55h, 31 DecemberGorgeous dress! The fabric is beautiful, great colors. I’ll have to try this pattern!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:18h, 31 DecemberMany thanks and I highly recommend the pattern!
Julie Starr
Posted at 07:22h, 31 DecemberJstarr4250 said…
I love every version of this dress I’ve seen and yours is wonderful. The fabric is gorgeous! Happy New Year to you…enjoy those Carolina blue skies at the beach! Cold though…we had our first frost of the winter overnight.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:01h, 01 JanuaryMany thanks, Julie! Fortunately the weather has warmed and is beautiful – Happy New Year to you too. Look forward to seeing your 2013 sewing projects 🙂
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:02h, 01 JanuaryMany thanks, Julie! Fortunately the weather has warmed and is beautiful – Happy New Year to you too. Look forward to seeing your 2013 sewing projects
jennifer stratford
Posted at 07:43h, 31 DecemberI love this dress on you and how you have styled it – fantastic!
I always associate of going to the beach in summer – so it’s a little to strange to see you wearing a long sleeved dress and boots at the beach!!! Mind you it’s summer here and today was rather hot, so that probably is messing with my mind etc!!!!
Happy New Year and I look forward to seeing more of your creations in 2013.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:05h, 01 JanuaryThank you so much, Jennifer! The dress in a bold print has a completely different look than the one featured on the pattern cover, but it’s a fun dress that will go with boots OR FLIPFLOPS at the beach 🙂 I prefer the beach in summer too, though there is a unique beauty to winter days here.
Laura
Posted at 07:48h, 31 DecemberFABULOUS…..Keep up the good work regarding knits…they are my favorite fab to sew! You always inspire me! Happy New Year-Laura in Asheville
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:08h, 01 JanuaryThank you, Laura! What I find tricky about knits is understanding the stretch of unique fabrics. I’m hanging in there with them – hopefully by 2014 I’ll know what I’m doing 🙂
jenleanne
Posted at 08:03h, 31 DecemberDrats, my first comment seems to have disappeared!
Fantastic dress and I love how you have styled it – although I do find the idea of a wintery looking dress , boots and scarf a little disconcerting at the beach – probably because it’s summer here at the moment and today has been rather hot and I’m associating beaches with hot weather etc!!!
I’ve just ordered the pattern from BMV – I’m so easily led!
Happy New year from 2013 – it’s now 12.02am here!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:09h, 01 JanuaryMany thanks Jenleanne! You are going to LOVE this pattern. Can’t wait to see what you make 🙂
Sally
Posted at 08:27h, 31 DecemberAbsolutely LOVE this pattern! The photos on the beach are wonderful!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:09h, 01 JanuaryThank you, Sally! It’s a great pattern and the water is especially blue this time of year 🙂
Karen
Posted at 08:45h, 31 DecemberThat’s a beautiful dress, Sarah, and it looks great on you, too. How do you like those ruched side seams? I’m always afraid details like that won’t translate well in the final fit, but it looks like they work very well??
I can’t quite believe you can be on the beach without at least a jacket! But – it makes the perfect setting for showing off your newest creation.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:14h, 01 JanuaryThank you, Karen! I was hesitant about the ruching but I absolutely love the result! Next go around will definitely be in a smaller size as I believe the ruching is intended to enhance a tighter fit. Fortunately the weather warmed another 10 degrees and has been beautiful for New Year’s 🙂
Janet Wheeler
Posted at 08:54h, 31 DecemberLove the dress. You truly are an inspiration.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:14h, 01 JanuaryMany thanks for this nice comment, Janet 🙂
June
Posted at 09:02h, 31 DecemberYour description of your husband made me crack up. You did a beautiful job with the dress, what a way to head into the new year! Congratulations. I look forward to seeing more of your creations in 2013!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:23h, 01 JanuaryMy husband cracks me up all of the time 🙂 Many thanks for writing and I hope 2013 turns out to be a good year for you, June!
Claire
Posted at 09:13h, 31 DecemberWhat a pretty dress! I love the gathers on the princess seams.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:23h, 01 JanuaryThank you, Claire! I was very pleased with the pattern construction 🙂
prttynpnk
Posted at 12:36h, 01 JanuaryLove it! That print is so pretty- what color can’t you wear, miss?
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 20:20h, 02 JanuaryThank you, Ann! I look like I’m coming down with something when I wear olive 🙂
Kat
Posted at 21:32h, 01 JanuaryThis is a very flattering style, and looks perfect for a few seasons – you’ve layered it well, but I can imagine it looking nice with less layers too! Happy New Year, and thank you for filling 2012 with interesting and beautiful sewing reviews 🙂
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 20:22h, 02 JanuaryThank you, Kat! I agree. I think the dress will look good with flip-flops and bare legs as well as boots and tights 🙂
Amanda S.
Posted at 17:01h, 02 JanuaryVery nice! I keep meaning to make this pattern. It’s nice to hear how easy it is.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 20:23h, 02 JanuaryMany thanks, Amanda! It will look fab on you 🙂
lbrundage
Posted at 16:07h, 07 JanuaryWell, it’s just fabulous. What a winning dress!
Sally Sews
Posted at 07:52h, 20 JanuaryHi you have a great sense of colour and are not afraid of print it is good to see someone not scared of trying new things ths worse is bothering to see but just making something in black for the asks of it cheers Sally
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