TBT - Deep Purple Cowl Neck Dress - Vogue 1250
I realize I haven't posted a pattern review over a week. I've been busy launching TipStitched and attending the Fashion, Sewing and Style Conference so I haven't been able to do much sewing for myself. I promise next week I'll be posting some new garments as I'm itching to do some selfish sewing.For now I'm going to share this throwback post inspired by the fact that I wore this dress yesterday and I was able to take slightly better pictures that I wanted to share. Keep reading for the original post and pattern review.
I'm not sure why I delayed sewing up this pattern for so long. It has several glowing reviews on Pattern Review. I'm glad I finally made it and I now know why everyone loves it.First of all there are only three pattern pieces one front side piece, a neck band and one back piece. It sewed up sew quickly, though the pattern was a bit tricky to cut. Also I was a hate when patterns don't list finished measurements.Secondly it only takes 1-1/4 yds (up to a size 14 but a size 20 only requires 2 yds)! I'm always buying small yardage remnants because I find great deals on them. So this is a great pattern to use for those frougie finds!In fact, this purple ITY or lycra knit is a remnant find from a local store for just $2.99 for 1.5yds. There's not much more to say about this one. It's a great timeless, flattering pattern.
Pattern: Vogue 1250Pattern Description: Close fitting drape neck pullover dressSizing: 8-16Difficulty: 1Fabric Used: Purple mystery (ITY/Rayon Lycra) knit remnant from a local storeDoes it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? YesWere the instructions easy to follow? YesLikes: I liked that it was only 3 pieces. I especially like the way the back seam fell.Dislikes: I had a little issue with tapering at the bottom of the side dart but I just went back over that area again.Pattern alterations or any design changes made: NoneWould I sew it again? Yes, next time I want to try a printed fabric.Would I recommend it to others? Yes I would.Conclusion: This is a great dress that sews up quickly because and users so little yardage.Total Cost: $2.991-1/4 yd Purple knit remnant @ $2.99