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Saturday, 6 April 2013

Vogue 1287 DKNY Dress - Second Time Around


I've made this dress before and when I went back to check if I'd written anything helpful the first time (no!) I saw my closing sentence was "I think I like it enough to try it in a plain solid fabric rather than a crazy print".

Well of course that didn't happen and in fact I have used a very similar print although in neutral colours.  This fabric was quite lightweight so I added a lining in the skirt.  This was just a simple rectangle which I stitched into the skirt after basting all the pleats and finishing the pockets, after that I just treated them as one layer and followed the instructions for attaching the waistband and bodice.




As I did with version 1, I inserted the elastic in the whole waistband, not just the back which helps support the skirt front better, especially with my double layered skirt.

I went to Chiang Mai in Thailand for Easter which was lovely and I made sure to pack this dress so I could get some photos of me wearing it there.  The weather in Hong Kong has been so miserable lately that although I have been sewing a lot, taking photos where you can see anything has been difficult.

That said while I have been sitting here typing this on Saturday afternoon the sun has come out (Mari - I hope you are still in Hong Kong!) so I'd better get on with taking some more photos for future posts while I can!





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26 comments:

  1. coco6 April 2013 at 16:26

    How fortunate to be able to see Chiang Mai! Your dress is beautiful, the print works very well.

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  2. Karin6 April 2013 at 16:51

    This is such a flattering silhouette on you. And I like it in the wild print, so why not two wild prints?

    The weather is lousy in London as well. It seems like the Earth has tilted on it's axis and spring will never come!

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  3. Dilliander6 April 2013 at 18:33

    What a gorgeous dress, it looks lovely on you.

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  4. Merche Martinez6 April 2013 at 18:45

    Both versions are amazing. This kind of drapey dress looks amazing on you. Solid colour next time? ;)

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  5. Anonymous6 April 2013 at 19:24

    Wowza-very alluring and nicely done with all those little gathered pleats everywhere. I imagine you in a chignon (?) a'la Bardot, with those sunnies on and riding a convertible while wearing little leather driving gloves. Ooh lala.

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  6. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)6 April 2013 at 20:51

    Of course you chose the perfect print for this wonderful dress! Beautiful!

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  7. Anonymous6 April 2013 at 21:03

    You have just reminded me that I loved this dress too. I must dig out the pattern and make another (probably not plain either!)

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  8. Faye Lewis6 April 2013 at 22:06

    Nothing like a pattern that you want to sew again. Your dress is beautiful!

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  9. Beth (SunnyGal Studio)6 April 2013 at 23:28

    I think this is such a chic and sophisticated shape, the dress looks great on you and who doesn't like to use a pattern again. I wish I had put the elastic all around as well plus making one size smaller.

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  10. Mrs. Mak7 April 2013 at 00:15

    Lovely dress! Looks great on you!

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  11. katya7 April 2013 at 00:33

    I love this dress! You look gorgeous!:)

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  12. meli88a7 April 2013 at 03:24

    That print is great and perfect for the dress. What a great Easter outfit!

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  13. Anonymous7 April 2013 at 05:09

    Amazing dress! The print is perfect for it. ~Teri

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  14. Vicki7 April 2013 at 06:59

    It is a gorgeous dress on you. Perhaps one more? In a plain :)

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  15. Stephanie7 April 2013 at 07:12

    I LOVE that pattern and your versions are gorgeous. Very flattering. Too funny about the wild prints - I think they're fabulous.

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  16. Sewing With a Plan7 April 2013 at 15:53

    What a beautiful dress. You look great in it.

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  17. toy7 April 2013 at 19:17

    Very pretty, I love the background of the photo and I'm happy you had a great Easter, hope the weather get better out there

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  18. Jean7 April 2013 at 21:18

    Another gorgeous dress. I love this print!

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  19. Unknown8 April 2013 at 00:08

    You look great with that dress. Last saturday was my last day in Hong Kong and wecould enjoy Victoria Peak's. Weather wasn't good but we had a very good time in your city.

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  20. Diana8 April 2013 at 02:44

    Looks wonderful on you, as everything you make does! Love the print.

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  21. Sarah Liz8 April 2013 at 17:15

    This dress is so lovely, and very flattering on you.

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  22. Gail8 April 2013 at 19:53

    Gorgeous dress. Chang Mai seems so much more developed than when I visited in 1980!

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  23. Anonymous9 April 2013 at 15:17

    Oh this is lovely. Stop tempting me with scrummy makes from available patterns lol.

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  24. Beth23 April 2013 at 11:22

    The dress is beautiful!! I love the print. It has me thinking that I should really make that pattern.

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  25. velosews1 May 2013 at 16:26

    I love how you've paired this fabric with this style. Very stylish.

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  26. K.Line3 June 2013 at 06:46

    This is beautiful. I'm getting ready to make this and I'm a bit concerned. But I love the look of it...

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