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An Old Vogue DKNY 2091
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The photos on the pattern packet were utterly rubbish, so I relied on the outlines on the back for the actual shape. I used £2 scrap of jersey I bought in a bargain bin just as a test. It was the first stretchy item I ever sewed.
I hated the fabric when I bought it but actually really liked it once it was a dress – so its taught me to always think twice about pattern fabric!
Oh and I was about a good 14lbs lighter when I had the photos taken, so now its somewhat more rounded when I wear it! hee hee.
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2 way stretch jersey.
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Feb 9, 2010, 05.40 PMby daydreamer1987
I LOVE this type of dress, do you know where I could get the pattern from?
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Feb 18, 2010, 11.45 PMby bijouxbetty
Its from Vogue, I think they still have it in their catalogue, so you can probably get it in a John Lewis or fabric shop that sells patterns or online
Feb 9, 2010, 05.07 AMby vintagerouge
I have made this dress too! It’s a fun pattern. Mine is made out of a crazy black and white swirly lycra that I wear over jeans.
Looks great on you!
Feb 8, 2010, 11.47 PMby carmalita
This pattern is one of my very favoites!! I use it often. That dress looks great on you:)
Feb 8, 2010, 02.39 AMby missymay
I love this! I have made 2 of these dresses and another of the options . very easy to wear – inspires me to make another!
Feb 6, 2010, 07.19 PMby almatinka
The fit of the dress is amazing! And you are right – the photos on the envelope are horrible compared to your dress, which is pretty and fun!
Feb 6, 2010, 04.26 AMby sophie11
Looks great!! I hate sewing with stretchy fabric, did you bias the sleeves and the hem? Lovely job, would love to make it myself – now…. how to find the pattern…..
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Feb 6, 2010, 10.35 AMby bijouxbetty
I was always scared of stretchy stuff, but this was an experiment gone right! I just folded over the hem & sleeves as I didn’t have enough fabric left from the bargain bin scrap.
p.s Thanks everyone for the ego boosting comments! :)
Feb 5, 2010, 09.39 PMby threadsquare
Very hot, mama! The pattern looks great because it’s such a simple silhouette. I get nervous about that all the time. My hips would def need some Spanx for that dress :)
Feb 5, 2010, 02.45 PMby pinup
love it!
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Feb 5, 2010, 09.37 AMby peaudane
Your dress came out really well! I tried making this but had a lot of fabric bunching up in the back where the pleats are. I need a swayback adjustment, but have no idea how to do it with this pattern as there is no center back seem.
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Feb 6, 2010, 10.38 AMby bijouxbetty
Hmm, you got me thinking about that! I would try making the folds/pleats deeper at the back to take in that extra fabric.. I haven’t looked at the pattern in ages, but maybe you could trace the half of the back bodice side without the folds… then as you have a natural sway back it may still have extra fabric you can take in on the side for the pleats?
Feb 4, 2010, 11.53 PMby teasecloset
It looks GREAT!! I have the pattern and now I am motivated to try it. I like your fabric choice too…
Feb 4, 2010, 07.47 PMby bijouxbetty
Thanks everyone! It is a super quick & easy pattern.
Feb 4, 2010, 04.37 PMby sewshaggy
This looks fabulous on you!! I love sewing with knits, they’re quick and easy to fit ! And very comfortable to wear, too.
Feb 4, 2010, 07.25 AMby michelleiswell
i love this! it looks like one of those “effortless” looking dresses that just make you look fabulous whether you had 8 hours of sleep or 1/2 hour of sleep. You look great. The dress looks great. And I think I need this pattern!
Feb 3, 2010, 11.11 PMby gillthecat
i love this,, i do think fabric often looks so different once made up,, cool outfit
Feb 3, 2010, 10.56 PMby freakusbzzz
I have that pattern too.. also making a DKNY dress at the moment.
You look smokin hot in the pictures.. I’m sure you do with the “winter coat”on too.
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Feb 4, 2010, 07.45 PMby bijouxbetty
hee hee, thanks! I like that phrase, I am going to steal it! :)
Feb 3, 2010, 09.57 PMby ichigogirl
Very nice dress, and thanks for including the line-drawing, it’s always interesting to see. How could you ever hate that fabric, I love it! But I know the fear of patterns, I’m nearly phobic (only with fabric for me though).
Feb 3, 2010, 09.18 PMby wzrdreams
Hmmm… that design looks familiar, although DKNY does have a familiar look to all those patterns…. I need to consult my pattern stash ASAP. Oh, by they way, I like your dress! Good job!