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I made this lil’ number back in January when the weather was warmer. It is based on Vogue pattern #1207 and made in a gorgeous silk twill from Tessuti.
I love the pleats in the sleeves, and the low V back. The clash of the fabric makes me think of stained glass windows in beautiful old churches.
If you are thinking of making this pattern, do yourself a favour and make a muslin first. The sizing was all over the place for me, but luckily the dress lived happily ever after.
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Nov 30, 2011, 04.18 PMby efh1687
i made this dress too and had similar issues with the sizing and arm restriction, but it makes a pretty dress to look at :) yours is really lovely
Sep 4, 2011, 09.15 PMby suzeb
Can you raise your arms in this? I just sewed this dress, and I am trying to figure out if I did something wrong. I can’t lift my arms because of the way the sleeves are shaped!
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Sep 6, 2011, 02.22 AMby JuliaBobbin
Hi Suzeb, yeah it’s definitely a flawed pattern. I also have the restriction with the arms; it doesn’t allow you to lift your arms past your shoulders. This dress looks pretty, but it’s not very functional. Watch out for the sizing as well. Good luck!
Jun 30, 2011, 01.18 PMby suzeb
I just bought this pattern and your version makes me very excited to start sewing it!
Jun 9, 2011, 12.06 PMby hellagabrielle
I saw this over on Sew Tessuti, and I had to login to Burdastyle to favorite! Gorgeous!
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Jun 9, 2011, 08.39 PMby JuliaBobbin
Why thank you!
May 4, 2011, 06.56 PMby csmcgn
Love love this dress. I must know who makes this fabric so I can get a hold of some. I looked on the Tessuti site and didn’t see any. I just emailed them asking if they still carried it and have yet to get a response back. keeps fingers crossed
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May 4, 2011, 08.50 PMby JuliaBobbin
Thanks and Good luck!
Apr 28, 2011, 04.16 AMby rifka
BEAUTIFUL! I would never have thought to use that print, but it really does look wonderful. You look divine!
Apr 27, 2011, 10.36 PMby sewtessuti
Wow! this is stunning!
Apr 26, 2011, 02.08 PMby daughterfish
This is fantastic! Love the shoulder line and the back and the fabric! Great job:)
Apr 26, 2011, 07.15 AMby loyl8
awesome!!!
Apr 26, 2011, 03.54 AMby nikkishell
I spotted the fabric first! Great dress :)
Apr 26, 2011, 02.04 AMby emilywirt
I love this fabric! Beautiful!
Apr 26, 2011, 12.53 AMby hokidoki
wow, this is gorgeous
Apr 25, 2011, 11.45 PMby Olivia Anne
love the shape and the fabric and everything!
Apr 25, 2011, 10.53 PMby sassisewer
absolutely stunning!!
Apr 25, 2011, 05.31 PMby aleah
One of the most amazing fabrics I’ve ever seen. Looks great! Gahh.
Apr 25, 2011, 01.09 PMby janene
Gorgeous fabric and suits the dress perfectly. I think you did a fab job and I quite like what you did with the darts on the back! I love the sleeves… they look a bit tricky….and I think you were right to make it shorter :-)
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Apr 25, 2011, 10.49 PMby JuliaBobbin
Thanks janene, you have an excellent eye for detail!
Apr 25, 2011, 11.20 AMby japconst
Looks like a difficult piece but you pulled it off nicely. Great pictures too!
Apr 25, 2011, 10.58 AMby redviv
excellent fabric, it looks lovely.
Apr 25, 2011, 10.56 AMby fabricaddict
pretty dress! looks great