Thursday 27 August 2009

WORK IN PROGRESS

A word on what I'm working on at the moment - because it's driving me crazy. I don't know if it's the heat (it's hot and humid in London at the moment!), me needing a bit more experience with knit patterns or if it's the pattern.

This is the culprit ......

It's Vogue 8571, "Very Easy, Very Vogue" - looks like a nice, simple dress doesn't it? Hmmm. I have made up a muslin (in some very cheap white cotton knit) and it turned out to be huge - but more about that when I get to do a proper review of this (assuming I do get to finish it). Anyway, after cutting the pattern pieces down a size or two I am plunging ahead with the real thing although I have a few doubts. I'm not certain about the way that the neckline is put together (the facing is handstitched down and I'm wondering if this is going to look a bit 'home-sewn') and I'm going to think again about the way they have you finish the armholes (which is just turning in the seam allowances and stitching in a narrow hem) because I did a trial run on one of the armholes of the muslin and didn't like it.

But I still have high hopes that, after all, it will turn out great (positive thinking or delusions?) and I've set my heart on having another knit dress - so the fabric is now cut and, for better or worse, I'm embarked ....... I'll keep you posted!

4 comments:

  1. I like that pattern. Waiting to see your version.

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  2. You have a great blog. I'd love for you to come and visit my blog. I just made a Vintage Vogue Original 1944 Design, V2858. On the previous page you'll find a dress I made from an original 1974 pattern that I found in an antique store. I call that post The Lady in Lavender. And lots of other things in between. Hope you enjoy.

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  3. Cute dress. Welcome to the wonderful world of blogging. You are making "beautiful" things in London. Keep up the good work.

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  4. Thanks for visiting my blog. I wanted to welcome you as one of my new followers. I hope you enjoy your visits. I usually post anywhere from once to twice a week.

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