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I bought this pattern (Vogue 8353) a while back because I really loved the concept of making a new pattern by selectively tucking out the plaids in this dress. The original fabric (the black and white gingham) didn’t really do it for me, so I spend a long time thinking about what fabric I should use. Finally I settled on this teal/green plaid. The squares aren’t one inch as the pattern recommends, but I figured I could compensate for this by just taking out more tucks in smaller increments to get the same waist circumference.
In this end, that turned out to be kind of a pain… on the first fitting the dress was about six inches too big in the waist and looked really dowdy. I ended up taking it in at the side seams and it fits much better. Now we just need some warm spring days here in Ithaca so I can actually wear it around!
I have some more details about fitting, etc on my blog here.
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Cotton plaid
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Jun 19, 2010, 07.53 PMby mad4fabric
love your fabric choice and the dress looks fab on you – really flattering, and has a cool retro feel to it. would love to try this pattern, but not sure my skill level is up to it… or my patience, with all those little tucks!
Jun 16, 2010, 09.35 AMby anajan
I am so late with the comment, but better late than never, right? The dress turned out gorgeous! I prefer your fabric choice to the original, the black and white contrasted checks in that scale can be tricky. Well done!
May 6, 2010, 09.44 PMby ichigogirl
Pretty! I think I like your version better than the original. Love the colours!
May 6, 2010, 07.03 PMby laurwyn
It is so nice! The fabric is definitely worth it! On my (scarily growing) to do list
Mar 6, 2010, 09.52 PMby almatinka
I really liked that pattern when I saw it, but I love your version even better! Great use of fabric and great “save” when it wasn’t working out! The dress looks amazing on you and you look so beautiful in that dress!
Mar 5, 2010, 04.01 PMby sunnilj9
It’s so cute and has such a great retro feel! You look fabulous in it too! Fantastic job with the pleats!
Mar 5, 2010, 12.32 PMby 6kidsathome
I always loved that pattern too. The plaid you chose does make it look much better and more wearable. The dress looks fantastic on you.
Mar 5, 2010, 10.55 AMby janetheclerk
this is wonderful, congratulations!
Mar 5, 2010, 04.29 AMby ncn6
Thanks everybody! I’m so psyched to hear all of your comments, especially after so much indecision about what kind of fabric to use. You guys made my day :)
Mar 5, 2010, 01.20 AMby misslivia
Very cool use of fabric! I made the same dress (but I did use the featured black and white check :) check it out in my projects) but I totally love the look of yours! Lovely on so many levels!
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Mar 5, 2010, 10.15 PMby ncn6
I remember seeing yours… In fact, it’s what inspired me to go look up the pattern!
Mar 5, 2010, 12.23 AMby prettysweet
super cute!
Mar 4, 2010, 11.53 PMby passthepins
I was just looking at your blog. way to go getting those custom pants pattern:) !! What an amazing thing technology is. And finally being put to good use ;)
Mar 4, 2010, 11.45 PMby passthepins
Fab.. It looks great on, and a beautiful sewing job . Well done :)
Mar 4, 2010, 11.35 PMby stefilu
what a lovely fabric!
Mar 4, 2010, 11.02 PMby webofdreams89
Your dress is fantastic! Great job! :-)
Mar 4, 2010, 08.30 PMby nenasew
Really nice dress. I like your fabric too. Who follows the pattern fabric recommendations? Not me.
Mar 4, 2010, 07.36 PMby gtangel
this is so neat.. love it.. the fabric is amazing too..
Mar 4, 2010, 06.27 PMby iandeye
Very cool optical illusion. Your color choice was perfect (I think the black-n-white looks dowdy). And I’d love to see the back if you take anymore shots.
Mar 4, 2010, 06.19 PMby mixtlii
Wonderful job! And I think yours is nicer that the model ;)
Mar 4, 2010, 06.10 PMby maria-gehrke
What a great idea. I’ll need to try this too :)
Mar 4, 2010, 05.48 PMby oscarthegrouch108
i love that pattern too! now i really need to pick it (and a nice plaid) up!
Mar 4, 2010, 05.46 PMby irmchen
LOVE it!!! Perfect dress for you! The time you spent to find the right fabric was worth! I like your photos…. (There is a grill in the background?? ;)
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Mar 4, 2010, 06.30 PMby ncn6
Yep, it’s a grill, and you can also see one arm of the hammock stand as well! There are some advantages to living in the middle of the forest :)
Mar 4, 2010, 05.37 PMby domesticatedhuman
Neat idea! And I defintiely love your fabric choice as well. It really shows off a small waist!