Green with Envy! Vogue 8902
The second I saw this pattern I instantly fell in love with it. I've seen dresses in stores and all over the internet with these details and of course I had to have my own version.
I paired it with one of my favorite colbalt blue jackets. When I showed you guys some of my shopping stuff here I knew I would be wearing pops of color all fall/winter. I love color and what a great way to brighten up any fall/winter day.
I *adore* this bag. Even though the prints don't match I still wore the bag and shoes together. I love it.
skirt variations, and back zipper. Topstitching. Bodices, sides and sleeves: lined. C and F: stitched hem on sleeves. D, E and F: narrow hem. A, B, C, D cup sizes.
Pattern Sizing: I orginally cut the 12 but ended up cutting it again in a size 8
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? They are very straight forward and easy to understand.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the design lines of this pattern.
Fabric Used: Ponte Roma
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I plan on making another view of this dress.
Conclusion: This was a great pattern but beware of the sizing. IMO this pattern runs VERY large. I normally always cut a 12 when working with vogue knit patterns. I'll do a flat pattern measurement if I'm unsure but I didn't this time. I wish I would have. It started to look WAY big so I sewed it up and tried it on and it was HUGE. I took it all back out and did a flat pattern measurement and I cut the 8 based on that. It was still a little too roomy for me so I took it up down the center back. When I make this again, I'm making a muslin first because I plan on using leather insets.
sheila/ 17.10.2013
Lovely outfit… perfect marriage of colors.
Carolyn/ 17.10.2013
This is so pretty! This pattern is on my to sew list also!
Kelroc/ 17.10.2013
Love the entire look. The dress is fab. I had to add this to my wishlist. Can’t wait to see your next version.
Myra/ 18.10.2013
This is a really pretty dress on you! I love your choice of colors!
Adrienne/ 18.10.2013
Thank you!
Adrienne/ 18.10.2013
Thank you Ms. Carolyn!
Adrienne/ 18.10.2013
Thank you!
Adrienne/ 18.10.2013
Thanks!
stelmo_girl/ 19.11.2013
Just had to rave to you on your fashion / style. Admire your skill, you really have an “eye” for the right fabric to make the most of the pattern style. On top that, “spot on” styling with accessories. So glad you have a blog to share.