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Made by a Fabricista: Joyous Brights and Vogue 1394

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Days before I depart on vacation, I had several yards of this beautiful fabric from Fabric Mart (HERE) and no ideas of what to make. The fabric literally spoke to me! I searched and searched through my pattern stash and came across Vogue 1394. I opted to use this pattern as a challenge to my patience. I've had this pattern for quite some time, but as you may know if you follow me, I don't wear dresses that often. I tend to choose those easy and time friendly projects that I can whip up in one day and move on to the next.


I made the following adjustments to the pattern:
1) I shortened the shirt by 2 inches.


2) I lined the bodice of the dress only.
3) I extended the buttons in the back to the bottom of the dress,

The pleats on this dress alone took me an hour.  In all, there are a total of 21 pleats!


The remainder of the dress was constructed as per the pattern instructions. I must say, I admired the 6 pieces that constructed the skirt, I might actually use it again for a nice flared skirt instead of the traditional circle skirt.






Happy Sewing!
Jenese 
Needles and Fashion

Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 11, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    Oh my goodness! I am in love with this dress! I love the fabric choice and matching it with a classic style. So great!

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  2. GayleJune 11, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Very cute on you!

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  3. SewingfunthingsJune 11, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    Just beautiful! I'm one who loves bright colors.

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  4. TheTellTaleTashaJune 12, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Nice! I love the shoes too!

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  5. RtrittelJune 12, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    This is so charming! Enjoy your lovely dress - you look fab!!

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  6. Sue ParrottJune 12, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    This is super pretty! I love the fabric!

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  7. Monica DJune 12, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    AWESOME fabric selection ;)

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  8. sewmaddJune 12, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    Stunning....and it screams happy vacay ahead :)

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  9. knitmachinequeen (KMQ)June 12, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    Great fabric, fit and color. Well done.

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  10. Mary RagnoJune 12, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    Jenese, you are gorgeous in this dress. Excellent idea to line the bodice. You look so super!

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  11. UnknownJune 20, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    So pretty!!! I love the fabric!

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