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This is Vogue 8723. And is labelled ‘Very Easy’. This, I disagree with, a lot.
Now, I have been sewing since I was old enough to use the ‘good scissors’ at Grandma’s house, and this pattern had me stumped. STUMPED! The bodice was fine, the actual skirt was fine, but it took FOUR attempts to gather the skirt and attach it to the bodice! If I was new at sewing, the lack of direction in the instructions for this part would put me right off. Or maybe I’m just completely dopey (the latter is always possible).
It turned out really cute though, so all the trouble is now fine with me! I think I’ll make it in black next. I figured out a way around the gathering by pinning the bodice to the skirt and THEN gathering.
Fully lined with white poplin :)
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(For some reason my individual page links don’t work!)
Material Notes
Yellow gingham, white poplin
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Dec 6, 2011, 08.52 PMby laurii
this is adorable! x
Dec 5, 2011, 12.57 PMby Lexicon
Love the dress, shoes and belt – fabulous. I am inspired as I have a good stash of gingham to work through!
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Dec 5, 2011, 02.06 PMby laikadoll
Gingham is marvelous! :D
Dec 5, 2011, 12.05 PMby Binita Shrestha
LOOOOOVE it! And the belt is awesome! You rock!
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Dec 5, 2011, 12.11 PMby laikadoll
Thank you!! :D
Dec 5, 2011, 10.39 AMby schnui
Your dress is so lovely and will be perfect for the summer ahead. You look great in it and I do love your shoes as well. I am a bit partial to lovely shoes, especially sling backs.
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Dec 5, 2011, 10.41 AMby laikadoll
Me too! I’m shoe-obsessed! :)
Dec 5, 2011, 10.19 AMby Priscilla Folley
Suuuuuuuuuuper cute dress (and I love your Brazilian shoes!)
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Dec 5, 2011, 10.41 AMby laikadoll
Too kind! <3