Pattern: Vogue 8727, view B
Alterations:
The
skirt. The skirt is made up of front/side front, back/side back pieces,
but I didn't have enough material for this. I think when the skirt is
made correctly, it is slightly fuller than a circle skirt. I used a
circle skirt from another pattern here.
The bodice. This dress has a very high, short waist. I extended the waistline
by a couple of inches, and it still sat high. This is a problem for me,
because I already have a high waist. A high waist on a dress gives me a
lovely pregnant-stomach look. So I added an extension to the bodice on
the front only. You can't really see it from the outside but in the
lining it's more obvious.
And now here I am larking about in it.
~*~ ..the end.. ~*~
I love this dress on you! You should make a second one in purple <3
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DIVINE! Great colour on you and the fit is sublime - your rack looks AMAZING! I agree one in purple - floral perhaps? Sarah xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, you know me too well girls! I'm sure it won't be long before a purple version is swishing about.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, this dress is so terrifically pretty - awesome job on it! I love the alluring cut of the halter neck with the more conservative plaid fabric. The juxtaposition of the two is so splendidly appealing.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
I adore this dress. It features my favorite color and the fact that it is Marilyn inspired. :) You look sensational.
ReplyDeleteO,this is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteYour rack indeed does look rather splendid!! (Trust Sarah!)
I love the fabric, and it's such a classic style, you could have a dozen of them in different colours and patterns and never get sick of it!
I wouldn't mind a closer perve at that back tattoo....!
XXX
WOW! That is such great fabric and a killer cut - I wouldn't have thought to make something like that.
ReplyDeletePerfect for summer too!
Sorry I haven't dropped off the face of the planet - snowed under with waaay too much going on and silly season. Ergh!
lovelovelove.
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