So then why did I choose anything Vogue. (rhetorical question)
I've made Vogue 2671 before, also in a sheer fabric, and I can't for the life of me remember why I didn't keep the dress, but I recall it being pretty and I liked it, a long long time ago.
This time around I used a sheer polka dot I originally bought for a Regency gown, but found not suitable because the dot is printed rather than woven. What was inappropriate for the Regency was perfect for the 1930s, so I set to work on this pattern, planning to fell all the seams.
Stupid pattern. It's not simple by any means. I despise Vogue's love of lapping seams and top stitching. It takes for flippin' ever and doesn't really look all that great. On the sheer, it was just a pain.
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This tubular dress doesn't really fit Millie the Dressform, but hangs much more nicely on a real body. Also, there is no slip on beneath the dress here. |
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My alteration with the bow tie. |
Adorable! The dot is perfect and I love the neck bow.
ReplyDeleteI've had very poor luck with these vogue reissues as well. Glad I'm not the only one ;)
Well, I think it's fabulous. I think it looks super cute with the bow at the neck. Hope your picnic is lovely.
ReplyDeleteoh, that is DARLING! definitely worth all the hard work!
ReplyDeleteI was just about to ask what you are wearing tomorrow : )
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeletePhotos on yourself asap please? :)
ReplyDeletehow lovely!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe dress turned out perfect and you look lovely.
xoxo
I really, really need this pattern in my life, in a size eighteen, oh if only it were possible, but it doesn't seem that there is one in existence! I just discovered your blog and I am in love! If you know of any way that I could make this dress in my own size, I would be forever in your debt!
ReplyDeleteSierra, this one seems a bit hard to find, but here is an eBay listing that says it has the 14-16-18 size pack: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VOGUE-VINTAGE-30s-ART-DECO-DRESS-PATTERN-2671-/320942717754?pt=AU_Sewing&hash=item4ab9ad3b3a#ht_590wt_1163
DeleteOh my goodness, thank you! That's definitely a hefty price tag for a pattern, but really worth it as I am really, truly in love with the dress!
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