My recent pattern selections include a lot of the designs of Donna Karan. Other than the 'shorter than (personally) flattering' skirt lengths, this particular designer seems to focus on the structural details that appeal to me.....i.e., tucks, pleats and the neckline and shoulder details that attract my attention. The next project I recently completed falls right in this line.
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| Vogue 1287 Photo Courtesy of Vogue Patterns |
This dress surprised me. The fabric suggestions on the pattern back were all very light-weight fabrics like silk crepe, charmeuse and lightweight jerseys. Because these are such delicate and 'summery-weight' fibers, the pattern also included a separate slip Vogue suggested be made from crepe de chine. My fashion fabric choice was very different for the dress I constructed. I chose what FabricMart called a black/white giraffe print stretch knit. It was 60" wide, and would not require any under-slip for modesty or warmth so I didn't include making the slip in my version. Of course the fabric was on sale for some ridiculously inexpensive price per yard (less than $4), so I began my project comfortable I would only need the interfacing, thread and elastic for notions. I did a standard FBA, and lengthened the hemline one inch. The photograph's fabric doesn't reveal the design details, but should you peek at the technical drawings, you will see a pocketline that wraps and moves the dress side seam more to the rear of the dress.
The dress was very simply constructed, with many flattering pleats at the shoulder seam and waistline above (and below) the waistband. The back waistband is kept snug against your body with a small length of non-roll elastic 1-1/2" wide. The hemline has a facing, which was a pleasant option from the standard 'turn-it-up-5/8"-and-stitch' instructions that have become so prevalent.
The only instruction confusion occurred at Step 16. The picture that accompanies the verbiage was confusing, so just remember the shaded (right side of the fabric) is only a part of the right side of your garment and not a strangely shaped pattern piece. There are very few interior seams to serge or finish, and I put lightweight interfacing in the pocket facings and hemline. All in all, I think I will make this one again....right after I go through all the other DKNY designs that are waiting. lol
As I said, I liked this pattern and recommend you create one for yourself.
I thank you for stopping by. I hope to get better and better at posting pictures of my garments without an available dress form. My sister doesn't have one, and although I have two, neither are available until I stop moving cross country or buy her one. She doesn't sew as much as I do, and I certainly do not need a third dress form! Sigh!....lol
I keep going....one stitch at a time! You do the same!
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| Dress Front Vogue 1287 |
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| Dress Back Showing Pocket Position |
As I said, I liked this pattern and recommend you create one for yourself.
I thank you for stopping by. I hope to get better and better at posting pictures of my garments without an available dress form. My sister doesn't have one, and although I have two, neither are available until I stop moving cross country or buy her one. She doesn't sew as much as I do, and I certainly do not need a third dress form! Sigh!....lol
I keep going....one stitch at a time! You do the same!
Fabulous dress!! I've seen the pattern but have not paid much attention. I like the fact that it also comes with a slip pattern. Very nice.
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