It’s all Leith‘s fault. She appeared in a new Vogue 1250 recently, and the gorgeousness of it spurred me on to make my fourth version.
I’m not sure that there is much more to say about this pattern! It was incredibly fast for me to sew, as I made all my alterations a couple of renditions ago. It’s shortened a little through the torso on both the front and the upper back piece, and the cowl has been deepened considerable to ensure that it stays inside the neckline where it should. It’s size 14 throughout otherwise.
The fabric is a viscose blend jersey from Darn Cheap Fabrics, and has a lovely soft handle. It didn’t come from the $2 per metre table – I actually paid full price, around $6.95 per metre for this one! The colours and print called to me and I simply couldn’t resist. It has the additional benefit of being a busy enough print that it semi-disguises the bulges. (Talking about the bulges, I have just re-joined the gym. Here’s to a slimmer, fitter, healthier and more energised Lara in a few months time).
I wore this out to dinner with my husband last night for our 14th wedding anniversary, which took place during the week while he was interstate on business. The meal was divine and the service superb, and as my husband said, it was the first time for ages that we had the opportunity to talk for a couple of hours uninterrupted. That happens when you’ve got young children and busy work lives. Many thanks to our beautiful babysitter and it was a good reminder that I need to organise date night more often. Especially if I need to make a new dress to wear for it! Although it won’t be Vogue 1250 next time – I’ve just passed the pattern on to another friend who has some divine fabric earmarked for it.
love this dress – the pattern is in my trove but have been a bit hesitant to make it up – lol also because I want to make the skirt slightly A line and I need to add a sleeve and……Anyway you look great -well done
You picked an awesome print to make this dress out of for such a wonderful occasion. Version #4 is beautiful!
You girls and your V1250 are very inspiring. So many things I’d like to sew, so little time! Date nights are good. Hubby and I had lunch on Fri (after he’d taken his Mum to some medical appointments) while the girls were are school and kinder.
what a lovely, summery dress and it seems to epitomise both elegance and comfort.
I LOVE this! That fabric is a great score – you look fantastic in green.
This is lovely Laura. It’s such a flattering dress isn’t i? I’ve made a grey version but I’m loving the print.
Sorry, just realised I mistyped your name!
I can’t believe you gave the pattern away! Don’t you just love when you’ve got everything right and the fit is spot on? Happy anniversary to you and your husband.
It looks lovely! Such a great pattern. I can’t wait to start exercising again. The foot is almost fixed. I love date nights! Must get back to them.
Your new dress is lovely. This style really suits you. I have made this pattern once before. I am not sure whether there will be more.