Why hasn’t this pattern taken off? Nice full skirt, comfy bodice….
Whimsical shoulder blade noose? Maybe. As per my usual- I tried it- the pattern everyone else knew better about, I suppose. Do better sewists have some sort of sense about bad ideas? Can you see a dark putrid aura rising from the pattern bin or something?
‘No! Not that one- I see sorrow- tears and poorly placed bust darts! Heed my words or suffer most dreadfully!!!’
Maybe if I’d READ the directions this would have been a problem, no- I read them, I just didn’t follow them. Honestly, I looked at it, liked the shape with my fabric and ran with it. So to do a review seems wrong- cuz this isn’t so much a pattern review as a dress I made using the pieces.
– I knew I wanted to wear a bra (it’s my thing, crazy right?) so I raised the back about 5- yes 5 inches. Also, that helped cover up the tattoo I got back in 1989 that is the first 4 chapters of the Andy Warhol Diaries in comic sans- I regret the font, not the Jerry Hall gossip.
– Whoa, look at that- you can see my appendix in this- add 2 inches to the front.
-I’ve been wanting to try exposed darts, but, not on this- my print is very fun- I didn’t want it disturbed. Another change!
-zipper? We don’t need no stinking zipper!
-raise that waistline to a flattering zone
-Lining? In the southern summer? Why not just wear armour. No thank you.
– I used a self fabric binding (made wrong side out, so the darker areas of the print don’t bleed thru) on the sleeve edges and the neckline. I added it before sewing the bodice together for a smoother point at the joining. Joining- is that a thing? Sure, sure, it’s a thing.
-Oh, I’m getting little armscye rumples- lets nip that out with another dart- foolishness- I should have just adjusted the Vogue dart of uselessness first!
Shoulder blade noose? No longer necessary to maintain the bodice remaining on, but what the hay, let’s make a noose!
So did I make Vogue 1402 or not? Well, I did use all the pieces, so I guess that counts. I feel like those gals that go to the hairdresser, get a vastly different style than usual then come home and style it like they always have and blame the hairdresser! Oh, Wanda!
As you know, my pictures are a work in progress. Someday I will really appreciate soft-focus…today is not that day!
Enjoy the shrubbery, while I adjust. Hey, didn’t Jack the Ripper saw that a few times? Hmm….lets move on. Alright, here goes.
I have been saving this fabric for ages. It was a mad purchase during the last fabricmart challis blitz. I love the repeat- in fact, most of the people pictured probably got repetitive stress injuries on a daily basis, bend with the knees, not at the waist peasants! I was very good about print matching on my skirt- since it is totally meant for twirling! Here’s an aggressive pose:
Look! Neck noose! The husband loves this dress- I think it’s the peasants- but it could be the handy noose…..
photo credits: pattern review, google images, little me. All images remain the property of their original owners.
Pretty Grievances 
I really like this dress – much better than the girl with Notre Dame on her bottom.
Summery. Nice print. Flattering shape. Make several more.
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Thank you- without all Vogues fussy instructions, it’s a very quick make too!
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I agree with Kate…for summer you could use a few more of these! I like the tie in the back neck!
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That tie business is kind of fun- I need more border prints to play with!
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It’s really cute!
I think that did have a putrid aura for me when it came out! LOL! But you kicked it’s butt!
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I kept waiting for someone else to try this one, but nobody buy!
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I think you did a better job with the pattern than they did! Very lovely! I like the print.
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Thank you- I still want to try the exposed darts- Ineed a simpler print, I think.
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I have tween them somewhere before and thought they looked very nice, stylish, then I realized it was just a dart turned inside out! Not so difficult after all!
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We’ve all made them by mistake right?
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I like how you did that – made us all so worried we sort of screwed up our eyes and peeked through our fingers at the photos and …it looks amazing! Under promise and over deliver!
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I should put that last sentence on my resumes!
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Very Nice :-). i think you definetly used the Vogue Pattern 🙂 Alterations are part of the sewing game after all. :-). I was so eager to see Your print. Zoomed in several times before I discovered there were some very hard working Chinese People there. Good job!1
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It is a very hard working challis!
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i love the dress as much as i love the writing as much as i love the posing. there’s a lot of love going on here.
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Awww! I was trying the ‘keep moving or the neighbors will think you are weird’ plan!
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I love this!
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Well, your made a great dress! I love how it looks on you – terrific.
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LOL esp the tattoo bit! And I can confirm those are Japanese peasants rather than Chinese – it even says Japan in the adopted Chinese characters.
I think I might be one of the few who to put this pat in my basket, tho it might have been in the order that went AWOL. and it was def the cathedral print that ensnared me rather than the pattern. Didn’t even notice the patern calls for exposed darts. With your alterations it makes a lovely traditional dress that many would love in their wardrobe. OK maybe minus the neck noose, tho that might come in handy when hanging the dress on a hook or hanger! 🙂
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I always said I’d never get a tattoo or where writing in a language I didn’t know- I hope it isn’t saying anything like ‘made by chubby girl with obviously dyed hair’…..
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Nay, I can only make out the word Japan (2 characters, starting with the one that looks like a 2-pane window)…don’T know what the 3rd character means – my Chinese is shameful – but def nothing about a girl!
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That’s a relief!
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I have this pattern. Bought it to showcase some fabric around the hem that would look like a beachview. I don’t like the back and was thinking to just make it a regular back with my sloper. The darts do look a little tricky to work with. Maybe will sub in some from another pattern. I always really enjoy your blogs. You make my day!
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Aw, you are sweet! It’s so comfortable in the heat, I will be making another!
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As usual, you have been able to make a darling dress from a pattern I by-passed and now want. What I would give for your creativity!
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Oh p’shaw! You got skills!!
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fantastic, all your changes worked beautifully and it looks great on you!
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!!! You had me rolling in the floor laughing. Nice dress, but LOVE the commentary!
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I think I prefer your version! Love the fabric choice! I don’t know why that one has been relegated to musty-neglected-pattern-purgatory – it has potential, as you’ve proven! 🙂
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LOL! I’m a fellow purchaser of the unloved patterns, I thought maybe it was just that I am a cranky old woman (temporarily) trapped in a young body… 😉 So I’m definitely not seeing that blackened aura either!
Love your version, and your commentary is always hilarious. 🙂
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Such a great dress, and I like yours better than the original.
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Aw that’s the best compliment!
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This post cracked me up but I think you did a great job! Like everyone else I like your version better too.
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It’s so comfortable- I need more!
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you’ve made yourself a beautiful summer dress, hope you didn’t work as hard as the hardworking man in the print to make this 🙂
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I must admit they look more tired than I was!!
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I love it!
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I LOVE this on you, it is stylish flattering, fits well and still has your personality. Brilliant!!
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Thank you!!!
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I think it’s cute, noose and all! That fabric is amazingly fabulous.
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Very frisky print, me thinks!
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What?! I thought you weren’t going to like this from your intro! It looks really nice on you! Truth be told I avoid a midi length like the plague, but you’re making it work. 🙂
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Aw shucks- the fabric makes it doable!
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I’m another one who bought the pattern. Sewing it up now without alterations for a wearable muslin. (Hoping to finish once I step away from the computer.) Bodice cut way to deep – front and back. same as you, I read thru the instructions and went off on my own. Did a simple bodice self lining. Why complicate a lining. Love your iteration. Love the fabric (wish I’d bought some!) Not sure where I’ve been that I’ve missed your blog before…. will be stopping by to enjoy your writing. You are a hoot and a holler. (ps. also in the south – Atlanta. You?)
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Welcome to my foolish corner of SC!
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