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This is Vogue 8379, a knit wrap dress pattern. I really love this pattern and I wore it right away. I wish I could’ve taken the photos outside, but a hurricane is fast approaching, oh my! I figured the wrap dress design and the stretchy knit would be pretty forgiving so I didn’t end up making any adjustments. I cut a size 8 (one size smaller than usual) because the fabric has a tad more stretch than the guide on the pattern envelope called for.
There are two pleats on each front bodice piece. I made view A, but used the longer sleeve length from view B (however, I omitted the sleeve band since I thought it looked nice as is). I especially love the full skirt and the colorful print that will get me through the winter blues for sure. A nice year-round staple, and I have to say my favorite creation to date!
I labeled this an “intermediate” project only because knits might be tricky for a beginner, but actually I think an adventurous beginner would do just fine. So much easier to fit than woven fabrics – go for it! :)
Material Notes
polyester/blend (?) knit; twill tape at the shoulder seams
Difficulty
Intermediate
Categories
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Style
- Classic, Evening Wear, Romantic
- Material
- Other, Polyester
Credits
- V8379
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Oct 31, 2012, 01.26 AMby SewinInTheRain
Thank you so much for your comments! I weathered the storm just fine, but others were not as lucky. It will be interesting to see how long it’ll take for the city to get back on its feet.
Oct 30, 2012, 11.44 PMby trploceanmoon
I hope you are safe and ok! I am in Virginia, and while we had a ton of flooding, NY really got it bad :-( my thoughts are with everyone up there! Beautiful job on the dress.
Oct 30, 2012, 02.13 AMby godesscpsmom
I love this. My daughter wants me to make her a wrap dress. This may be a contender. Be safe!
Oct 28, 2012, 06.16 PMby Mary Athey
this dress is gorgeous.on you. i love knits and jersey but they can be tricky with the stretch. fab work x