Vogue 8825 has been available for a few years. I made my first version of this dress in 2012. I still wear the dress and every once in a while I thought of making a Ponte knit version. Recently I started seeing this dress on Instagram again and I figured it was a good time to dig out my pattern.
The dress is easy to sew. I love the sleeves. I shortened the cuffs by 1″. I also added interfacing to the cuffs. The interfacing helps the cuff support the sleeve as it is quite long.
The Ponte has been in my stash for a few years. I don’t remember where I bought the fabric but it has a wonderful “hand” and I love the color. I was saving it for a “special” project. I’m not sure why I felt the need to do that. It’s better to sew something and actually wear it rather than have the fabric sit in a bin.
This dress will be a good transition piece. I appreciate everyone sharing their versions of this dress on Instagram. It was just what I needed to add another one to my closet. The sewing community is so inspiring.
Below is the dress I made in 2012 from an ITY knit. It was the same fabric that Vogue used to promote the pattern.
Vogue 8825
What a great pattern, thanks for highlighting it! Your dress looks awesome!
I agree that it is a great pattern. Glad it starting showing up again on Instagram. Inspiration from fellow sewists is the best.
Very elegant! And yes, we need to sew up our ‘special’ fabric so we can enjoy wearing it!
Thank you Janine. Yes, to sewing up “special” fabric. After all, there’s more out there to buy š
Fabulous dress, this is such a statement dress and I love seeing it pop up again.
Thank you Lori.
Very chic!
Thank you Jennifer.
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Thank you Nina.
Fabulous dress! The pink is so hot just now.
Thank you Vicki.
How elegant. Beautiful colour. And the sleeves are wonderful – very up-to-the-minute. I think this would be gorgeous as a maxi. Once again, adding this pattern to my “to sew” list, inspired by you.
Thank you! This pattern is a great one to have.