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| Vogue 1250 DKNY dress |
I finally made my own copy of the super popular dress Vogue 1250 by DKNY. My motivation finally came after joining Pattern Review's Best Pattern Contest. I made my version in a large format knit, overprinted with a paisley pattern that I bought a year or two ago in Portugal. At the time I remember thinking how cool the fabric looked and what a great avant garde something I could make with it... now, I am not so sure!
I do like the pattern, although it does not make it into my list of absolute favorites. I like it because it is really simple: 4 seams plus hems. Because of this it also went very quickly, once I got over the weirdness of the few seams. But it's not quite my favorite because there really is too much fabric at the cowl. I may have aggravated that problem by using a thick knit, but in the myriad of versions I've seen with lightweight knits the neckline is really rather low for this reason.
I lengthened the dress by a good 8cm, to my new favorite length of 4cm below the knee. I also added sleeves to the elbow by simply extending the pattern as far as I could before hitting the attached skirt piece. This worked beautifully and I think this is my new favorite sleeve length. So Duchess of Cambridge, too!
Finally, the fabric... now that it's made up I am not sure if I like the print anymore. I can't get over a faint "grandma-ish" vibe I get from it. Or maybe it is just that the colors are more for Fall and I am in a Spring soon-to-be-summer mood? Hmmm. What is that concept I've come across in many sewing blogs? That closet where garments go to sit for a while until our head is clear of the prejudice that builds up when working intensely and closely on something... That's where this one will need to hang for a while to see if it improves.
My review of the pattern is here at Pattern Review.
Not granma at all. you look hot!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very cool dress. You must have had a very cool grandma! I like the sleeve length too.
ReplyDeleteSeriously this is the coolest grannie ever, lovely dress and great styling!
ReplyDeleteLadies, many thanks for your kind comments! You gave me the courage to wear this dress to work today and then I even got a couple of unsolicited compliments, woohoo!
DeleteOh, I love this! I'm debating making another one version myself. I clicked here yesterday through the PR contest, and then you were so kind as to visit my blog today! I love your fabric choice - it's perfect for a cooler day. And I agree with you: this pattern is not my favourite, but it IS easy to sew.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comment! I've been following your blog for a little while now. Ever since I discovered I love all the blouses you make. Thanks so much for stopping by!
DeleteI love the print and it made a great looking dress. The colors are subdued colors, but the print is modern. Gray, brown and blue colors, like these, are worn in the fall where I live.
ReplyDeleteThanks Audrey for your nice comment, indeed I've realized that I am just not in a fall mood anymore, but come September this dress will be one of the first out the closet... Let me also thank you for introducing me to your blog. I think we have very similar taste because I loved everything you've made! I couldn't stop myself until I had paged through your entire blog archive... now I've subscribed so I can see what you're making, your inspirational!
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ReplyDeleteI really like it, not at all like a 'Grandma dress' - looks great with those boots too.
ReplyDeleteThanks! the boots do the trick don't they? Not the kind my grandma would have worn...
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