Adrienne M Nixon | The Perfect Twirl Dress… Vogue 8765

Adrienne M Nixon Fashion Designer Birmingham Alabama

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The Perfect Twirl Dress… Vogue 8765

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Do you ever purchase fabric and hold on to it FOREVER, just waiting on the perfect pattern?

I allowed this fabric to speak to me. It told me to grab the best twirly dress pattern I could find, because it would surely be perfect lol

I can't express how much I love this dress. It's amazing how I find myself falling in love with sewing even more. I thought I would have a hard time finding balance between family, church, fun, traveling, Adrienne's Essentials, Stitched9 and just ME time but it's so easy. I think I'll do a video on this later this week lol.

Back to the dress lol.

I love the retro vibe of this dress. I'm finding myself loving vintage items more and more. You will see so much more vintage inspired dresses on me soon.

I'm still incorporating bits of the Patone Color of the year in my wardrobe. I'm TRYING not to allow this color to totally take over but uhh, just wait until you see the next couple things lol

I decided on pink or a shade of radiant orchid accessories. I love these earrings and necklace. I wore my favorite tennis bracelet and I took a classic black handbag.

My shoes I adore. They are Anne Michelle Rapture from DSW

Only $40 bucks! They are super comfy. These will get a LOT of wear.

Let me leave you with a couple twirly pictures lol

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee lol.

Man can y'all see that? My face. That's peace. Man. My heart. Whew. Ok. Yeah I need to do that video lol

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

Vogue 8765

Pattern Description: Lined dress has close-fitting bodice and back zipper. A: semi-fitted skirt and back hemline slit. B: narrow hem. Custom fit for A,B,C,D cup sizes.

Pattern Sizing: 8-16

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? These instructions are great until you get to the neckline and sleeves. I only read over them for the review. IMO it was confusing. I don't do mine the way they suggest so maybe that's why it was confusing. I have my own method lol.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved the modern/vintage look of this dress.

Fabric Used: Stretch cotton sateen

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I shortened the dress about 8 inches. This dress has an extension piece. Once I added it on I shortened it 8 inches. I didn't like the original length of this dress. It hit me in a weird place.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I WILL make this again. I have a dress on my pinterest board that I want to make and this pattern is an exact dupe lol. I HIGHLY recommend this if you can find it. It's OOP.

Conclusion: Great pattern, love that is has cup sizes. Goes together great and I had a BALL wearing it!

And I'll leave you with my favorite!

29Comments

Myra/ 13.01.2014Reply

You look gorgeous in that dress! I can definitely see why you love it so much and those shoes are just as gorgeous! I love both!
Levone/ 13.01.2014Reply

I love this dress! I was just wondering (after seeing this review on PR) how you balance all of your sewing/work/other responsibilities, so funny that you touched on it. Please speak on how you’re able to balance everything, because you really seem to enjoy all of the different work you do and are still able to produce so many lovely projects.
FinesseV/ 13.01.2014Reply

Stunning!
Adrienne/ 13.01.2014Reply

Thanks Myra!
Adrienne/ 13.01.2014Reply

I’ve recorded the video already and it will be up on Thursday 🙂
Adrienne/ 13.01.2014Reply

And thank you lol
Adrienne/ 13.01.2014Reply

Thank you!
Angie Norman/ 13.01.2014Reply

Beautiful!
Cashana/ 13.01.2014Reply

Love the overall look. You look happy in it!
Tany/ 13.01.2014Reply

GORGEOUS!!!! LOVE!!!
Levone/ 13.01.2014Reply

Thanks to you, LOL. I’ve been trying to make time to do more sewing as after looking at much you and others do. Of course everyone’s lives are different, but hey if we don’t make time for what’s important to us who will?
Kelroc/ 13.01.2014Reply

Your twirling ang smiling shows that you LOVE that dress. YOu can’t bet forty bucks for such fab shoes. Keeo twirling.
sheila/ 14.01.2014Reply

Pretty dress, that print is perfect for it.
Tanasha/ 15.01.2014Reply

I love the print of this dress. You look fabulous and I especially love your twirling pictures. So fun!
Melanie Wise/ 15.01.2014Reply

Very beautiful.
Yvette/ 15.01.2014Reply

That dress is fly!! The style. The fabric. Great choice and it looks brilliant on you 🙂
Adrienne/ 15.01.2014Reply

Exactly! 🙂
Adrienne/ 15.01.2014Reply

Thank you!
Adrienne/ 15.01.2014Reply

Thank you! I really am lol
Adrienne/ 15.01.2014Reply

Thanks Tany!
Adrienne/ 15.01.2014Reply

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS lol. I adore it lol. Never stop twirling lol
Adrienne/ 15.01.2014Reply

Thank you!
Adrienne/ 15.01.2014Reply

Thank you! I dont’ think you are ever too old to twirl lol
Adrienne/ 15.01.2014Reply

Thanks Melanie!
Adrienne/ 15.01.2014Reply

THank you!
dara/ 16.05.2014Reply

Very NICE!!,Adrienne Happy Sewing!
- AEadmin/ 20.05.2014Reply
  
  Thank you Dara!
Wanda/ 18.04.2016Reply

Love you in this dress. I have this pattern in my stash and am trying to decide if I’m going to make it to wear on May 1st to my grandson’s college graduation. The fabric is a beautuful , primarily pink on white, floral print cotton sateen. I’ve. Git my fingers crossed as I’ve not sewn for far too long. I’m coming back!
- admin/ 18.04.2016Reply
  
  Thanks so much!! Congrats on your grandson’s graduation!! That fabric sounds gorgeous!