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Vogue 2610, Original 1947 Design: Misses’ Dress: Close-fitting dress, mid-calf or evening-length, has yokes, shoulder pads, dropped-waist bodice extending into looped/draped front, stay, A-line or flared skirt, side-snap closing and cap sleeves. B: contrast yokes.
The pattern is rated “advanced” and I am not exactly sure why. Yes, there were some unfamiliar steps, but no one part was terribly difficult.
I love the idea of the pattern, and the illustrations, but I am not thrilled with my execution.
I purchased this pattern years ago, before I knew exactly what to expect from crazy pattern sizing. I had found massive amounts of ease in Simplicity and McCalls patterns, so I assumed the same would follow with the Vogues. Well, lucky me, this particular pattern was very close fitting. Should have purchased the larger size . . .
I knew that I wanted to use a zipper instead of the snap closure suggested by the pattern. I first inserted an invisible zipper by hand. My velvet did not appreciate the effort. So, I carefully ripped out the stitches, and used a lapped seam application with a regular zipper. It is still a bit wonky, but much better than the first try.
I am not altogether happy with this piece. But I did learn a valuable lesson: under no circumstances am I to rush through a silk velvet project – it just isn’t worth it.
More pictures may be found over on my blog, Lilacs & Lace.
Material Notes
Silk/Rayon Velvet
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Feb 21, 2012, 03.18 AMby olystyrene
This turned out wonderful! Silk and velvet are tricky fabrics to work with and you did a splendid job. The colour is fantastic – great choice!
Feb 18, 2012, 05.49 PMby sallieOh
such beautiful fabric! i find velvet so intimidating – so i am completely in awe of your finished product. it looks like a gorgeous pattern and regardless of whatever flaws you feel it has – its an absolute stunner on!
Feb 18, 2012, 05.11 PMby deChez
Just beautiful.
Feb 17, 2012, 10.13 PMby nenasew
Gosh I think this is divine. You should be so proud.
Feb 17, 2012, 04.02 PMby blueartisan
I absolutely love velvet but I hate sewing with it, you cannot get away with short cuts or being sloppy at all so I do feel your pain on that front. However you have done an exceptional job though so I think you can safely say that you have beaten it this time :)
Feb 17, 2012, 03.15 PMby carolyn-s
Stunning! I lLOVE it in the velvet. You’ve done an amazing job!
Feb 17, 2012, 10.01 AMby CCCouture
Thank you for posting and sharing your experiences with using a vintage pattern. It’s lovely, the color is wonderful and you wear it beautifully. I certainly appreciate the challenges of sewing with velvet, after just completing a velvet jacket.
Feb 17, 2012, 08.23 AMby flowergirl22
stunning fabric, looks great in this style.
Feb 16, 2012, 01.50 PMby Stephanie Subagyo
beautiful and gorgeous!!!
Feb 16, 2012, 01.10 PMby max
Absolutely, positively beautiful! And the dress is too :-)
Feb 16, 2012, 12.38 PMby Adriana Orozco
You should be so proud of your lovely dress!!!!! you look sensational in it, with your lovely hair style also!!! really a lovely job, well worth it the efford!!!
Feb 16, 2012, 12.34 PMby froggylonglegs
Wow it is beautiful! You have inspired me to make a velvet dress finally!
Feb 16, 2012, 09.16 AMby Kasiorist
this is beautiful, I love the colour and the fabric, it looks very elegant.
Feb 16, 2012, 07.15 AMby MientjiB
Beautiful! I’m glad you did use velvet, because it shows off the looped and draped upper bodice detail of the pattern!