Description
I finally completed this dress today, just in time to wear to a luncheon/fashion show/silent auction charity event in downtown Portland, Oregon. I used Vogue 8787, an Easy Options pattern, with variations on bodice and skirt designs all included with the instructions.
Pendelton woolen mills originate here in Oregon, and are quite beautiful and historic in textile design. I was lucky to nab some of this lovely wool glen plaid in a lightweight finely woven hand, perfect to create this little bias self-faced cowl neck bodice sheath dress.
I admit, the overall fit, plaid matching and inner construction could use some work and closer attention to detail. So could my body, tummy bulge, posture, photo angle, lighting and photographer (sorry Babe!). I now officially consider this a working sample and learning experience for future dresses, plus motivation to get more exercise and eat less junk food! I will, however, still wear it and meanwhile “learn” from it.
Material Notes
100% Pendelton Wool woven
100% silk habotai lining
YKK metal zipper
Difficulty
Intermediate
Jan 13, 2017, 02.11 PMby ink
Oh my gosh I am still laughing reading your blurbette. Your dress is spectacular.
One item about disposable clothing nowadays is not only the flash in the pants lines but poor fabrics. I love your fabric choice !!!! I didn’t know Pendleton made it’s fabric over in your area. Your so lucky to have that resource.
That dress is smoking hot on you and if you think you have a poochie paunch ! Forget it lady!!! Beautiful job on the dress and you are gorgeous!!!
Feb 9, 2015, 01.43 AMby nrobson
what a lovely smart dress x
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Feb 9, 2015, 05.10 PMby slmnstyle
Thank you so much!
Feb 5, 2015, 04.55 AMby rita61
Great fabric; still haven’t made it to the mill yet. This style looks good on you.
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Feb 5, 2015, 06.25 PMby slmnstyle
Thank you :)
Feb 2, 2015, 05.08 PMby cris orange
you look very elegant in this dress!
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Feb 5, 2015, 06.25 PMby slmnstyle
Thank you Cris!
Feb 2, 2015, 11.30 AMby sixteenstitches
Totally love this version!!
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Feb 2, 2015, 03.43 PMby slmnstyle
Thank you! I need to make up this pattern again since this dress was so successful!
Feb 2, 2015, 11.23 AMby nkaiy
I love plaid! it is a lovely style
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Feb 2, 2015, 03.43 PMby slmnstyle
Thank you so much!
Feb 2, 2015, 12.06 AMby izbott
Its a great dress! The material is ideal for such classic shape. You look very classy in this.
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Feb 2, 2015, 03.50 AMby slmnstyle
Thank you so much for the lovely comment!
Feb 1, 2015, 10.18 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Lovely dress and I like the way you did with the fabric – you look beautiful as usual!
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Feb 1, 2015, 11.22 PMby slmnstyle
Thank you Ellen! You are too kind, made me smile :)
Feb 1, 2015, 08.14 PMby martinK
great dress!!!!
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Feb 1, 2015, 11.23 PMby slmnstyle
Thank you!
Feb 1, 2015, 07.17 PMby Bbtiny
Of course you have to wear this! You look very pretty in it and utterly chic!
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Feb 1, 2015, 11.25 PMby slmnstyle
Ok, I will wear it, if you say so! (Hee hee!) thanks!
Feb 1, 2015, 01.10 PMby chula123
don’t know what tummy bulge you are on about, you look gorgeous in this!
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Feb 1, 2015, 05.03 PMby slmnstyle
Oh, thank you!
Feb 1, 2015, 09.38 AMby Mary Athey
It’s a lovely dress and it looks great on you x
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Feb 1, 2015, 05.02 PMby slmnstyle
Thank you Mary! Off to start on the next sewing project! I’m sure you are doing something similar too :)