Do you ever put on a dress you made a few years ago and think “Wow, I really like this dress, I should make another one”? That’s exactly what I thought a few weeks ago when I wore the dress pictured below that I made in 2011. It was time do dig out the pattern and make another one. After all, isn’t that one of the benefits of sewing your own clothes?!!!
Vogue 1027 is out of print but it received a lot of attention when it was readily available. It was even named one of the Best of Patterns of 2008 on Pattern Review.com
The pattern is fairly simple to make. I added 1″ to the bodice. I’m 5’7″ and I often have to do this with dresses. The pattern calls for a narrow hem on the ties. The wrong side of my fabric would have shown if I simply hemmed the ties. I chose to cut out the ties as directed but folded them in half and with the wrong sides facing each other stitched to the markings on the pattern. Next, I proceeded to attach the ties as directed. The pattern also calls for cutting the skirt on the bias, which I did not do. I found this an odd thing to do for knits. I folded the pattern piece for the skirt (front & back) in half and placed the folded edge of the pattern on the fold of the fabric. Another step I changed was omitting the elastic at the waist. Both dresses stay in place very well and are comfortable to wear without the elastic.
I had this cotton Lycra jersey in my stash. I bought it last summer at Tissus Mode De L’Orme in Granby, Qc. It is lightweight and has great recovery.
I’m so glad I revisited this pattern. It probably won’t be the last time.
That fabric is really great. It reminds me of a beautiful watercolor! The dress is gorgeous.
Thank you Karen.
I always wonder why it is nearly impossible to find contemporary, interesting knit prints on websites. It is already a given there’s none to be had at the local fabric franchise. Time after time you show us amazing fabric from Quebec, so it’s out there, just not in the U.S.!
Thank you Pamela. I’ve been fortunate with my shopping sprees in Quebec.
Wow! That dress is perfect! I love the fabric, the colours look fantastic on you and the fit is so flattering! I might have to track down this pattern too! 😉
Thank you Megan.
I started following your blog a few months ago. I’m amazed at how much seeing you do. Yes, this dress is beautiful. You’re inspiring me to get out of the stores and back to my sewing room. Thank you!
Thank you Kelli.
gorgeous – both versions are great (I have a Michael Kors Vogue pattern dress in the same fabric as your first version and I wear it ALL the time) Why don’t I have this pattern? considering my obsession with all the DK Vogue patterns, I will have to find it on eBay 🙂
Thank you Beth. You won’t regret adding this one to your pattern collection.
Lovely, the old and new version!
Thank you Eileen.
Stunning! It looks great on you!
Thank you Linda.
J’adore
Merci Lise!
Gorgeous dress and the perfect one to recreate.
Thank you Sharon.
Lovely dress, Lucy! Looks terrific on you.
Thank you Joan.