Adrienne M Nixon | Little Red Corvette…Well, just a little red dress. Vogue 8939

Adrienne M Nixon Fashion Designer Birmingham Alabama

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Little Red Corvette…Well, just a little red dress. Vogue 8939

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I've been seriously wanting a red dress for the past month or so. I think this obsession started right after Thanksgiving. I had to put it all on hold while we were doing so much stuff concering Kayla but as SOON as I was able to sit down and sew it was on.

I already knew what I wanted to make, until I saw this dress on pinterest:

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It's so simple, yet so beautiful. I was in love.

Mine is a little different from my inspiration dress. I wanted the neck of my dress more fitted, a tad bit longer and 3/4 sleeves. I don't know what it is, but I don't really care for long sleeves on certain knit dresses.

I just want y'all to know that I ONLY took my coat off so y'all could see my dress. I love you guys THAT much lol

My dress isn't tight, it hits all my lil curves though 😉

I kept my accessories simple. Shoes, belt and purse are all old.

My super cute phone case however is an accessory that is new, well I got it after Thanksgiving but before Christmas lol. If you like it you can pick one up from http://www.shopjunkboxx.com/ I LOVE that they had a stylish lady on a cell phone case that is the same color I am. That is SO hard to find.

Expect to see a black version of this dress real soon. I made both of them the same night. LOVE it!

For those of you who sew, here is a review:

Vogue 8939

Pattern Description: Close-fitting, pullover top or dress has collar and stitched hems.

Pattern Sizing: 12-20

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, exactly.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved how simple this pattern was. It gave me exactly what I was looking for. A simple turtleneck dress.

Fabric Used: Ponte knit

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added 4 inches to the length and shortened the sleeves.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I've made it in black already. Not sure if I want another color. I highly recommend this pattern. Its a great basic to have.

Conclusion:Great pattern, very easy and great for beginners. I orginally purchased this pattern just for the dress, but I feel the skirt pattern would be great as well.

36Comments

Tany/ 06.01.2014Reply

Adrienne, girl, YOU TOOK MY BREATH AWAY with this outfit! Outstanding!!!!
wendy/ 06.01.2014Reply

Wow, that is amazing! It fits you really well & I love the styling 😀
Moe/ 06.01.2014Reply

Love the look .. In my head I scream you better Werk !! lol..
That Phone case is cute as well.
Rachelle/ 06.01.2014Reply

Love the phone case. I check but they don’t have one for my phone…boo hoo!
Vonne/ 06.01.2014Reply

Wow, another fabulous dress Adrienne !
Loving your latest styles even more 🙂
Erica B./ 06.01.2014Reply

Adrienne, this is a cute dress! I never noticed this pattern because the styling on the envelope was horrid! This is a great staple to have. I’m going to pick this up!
Sara/ 06.01.2014Reply

Red and tan — beautiful combo!
leslie/ 06.01.2014Reply

You always make such stunning clothes!
Kathy/ 06.01.2014Reply

Really smart dress! I love the color and the style … it looks perfect.
Angie Norman/ 06.01.2014Reply

Classic dress style. So many ways you can style it with belts,scarves, jackets etc. I like the fit on you as well. Some out there feel the need to make their clothes skin tight leaving nothing to the imagination.
Kelroc/ 06.01.2014Reply

Classic and chic. I like how you styled it also.
Vanessa/ 06.01.2014Reply

This is beautiful! Sooo beautiful!
Virginia's Daughter/ 06.01.2014Reply

Very nice…Lady in red!! Love how you’ve styled this dress. Fabulous!
Jackee/ 06.01.2014Reply

Really nice job. You have a very good eye – I completely overlooked that pattern in the past.
Victoria/ 07.01.2014Reply

Love this dress! You are wearing it!!!! Looking good!
Adrienne/ 09.01.2014Reply

Thanks Tany!
Adrienne/ 09.01.2014Reply

Thanks Wendy!
Adrienne/ 09.01.2014Reply

ROFLOL! You silly! Thank you!
Adrienne/ 09.01.2014Reply

I about screamed when I saw it AND it was for my phone lol.
Adrienne/ 09.01.2014Reply

Thanks Vonne!
Adrienne/ 09.01.2014Reply

Thank you and wasn’t it lol.
Adrienne/ 09.01.2014Reply

Thanks Sara!
Adrienne/ 09.01.2014Reply

Thanks Leslie!
Adrienne/ 09.01.2014Reply

Thanks Kathy!
Adrienne/ 09.01.2014Reply

Thanks Angie!
Adrienne/ 09.01.2014Reply

Thanks Kelroc!
Adrienne/ 09.01.2014Reply

Thanks Vanessa!
Adrienne/ 09.01.2014Reply

Thank you!
Adrienne/ 09.01.2014Reply

Thanks Jackee!
Adrienne/ 09.01.2014Reply

Thank you!!
Tanasha/ 09.01.2014Reply

Fabulous! I love your dress and you styled it so well. I just put this pattern in my shopping cart because of this post. 😉
Clare Szabo/ 10.01.2014Reply

Erica, I was just about to leave a comment saying the same thing. I am excited as there is no way I would have looked closer at that pattern owing to the envelope – but this version by Adrienne is incredible. Super cute!
Clare Szabo/ 10.01.2014Reply

Hi only just found your blog today and I love it! Some real pattern inspiration here.
Adrienne/ 12.01.2014Reply

Thank you! I love love love this and I think you will too lol
Adrienne/ 12.01.2014Reply

Thanks so much! Enjoy your stay here lol
Fiona Naughtin/ 12.02.2014Reply

Love your site! Did you make the coat too? What pattern is it?