This is my latest completion. It’s Vogue 8824 knit dress. It really is very easy. Actually, I’m really not sure if this is supposed to be a knit or woven dress. The material list says jersey, linen and crepe. So, I went with a charcoal gray ponte knit. I made the dress in a medium, so I figured the stretch would be a good thing.
The dress does have a very deep V in the front so something needs to be worn under it (unless you’re very brave). So, rather than have to wear another shirt underneath mine, I chose to add a panel in the front to cover most of the V. I don’t always want the additional layers of another shirt. But, here I show that it is easily done.
This picture is with a self-drafted quick cape that I made last year (I think). It’s about 30 degrees and breezy, so I was freezing.
This dress is simple enough to dress up or wear casually. It can also be made with 3/4 sleeves and longer at the bottom (more of a midi length dress).
Quick and practical…that’s my kind of sewing!
Thanks!
Thanks Carolyn!
Cute dress! Love it.
Love your version of the dress! I made this pattern too and want to make it again. You've reminded me to dig it out!
Lovely dress!
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LOL! Thanks.
Real simple dress with dramatic potential for dressing up or down. 30 degrees though, I would have on tights, a turtleneck and multi undies. brrrr!!
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Thanks!
I love the dress and it was a great idea to put the panel in. I would not be brave enough to wear it without either! I have recently taken up sewing and am so enjoying your blog.
Cheryl
That is a great dress to change so many ways with jewelry, scarves, belts, shoes, etc. The cape looks really good with it. Great job! Thanks for sharing.