Vintage Vogue 8729 Pattern Complete!

Finally, after putting in a few hours here and there, my first Summer project is complete!

I decided not to do the underskirt as the taffeta I used is pretty thick and the gathers make the skirt stick out quite a bit anyway.

Sorry that the pictures aren't very clear, my mirror has scrawlings and drawings on it dating back to prehistoric times...

I might add a belt to this dress in the colour of the bow, just to liven up the front a bit more.






















I like the two colours together at the back, even though the bow doesn't fall exactly the way I'd like it to.


Also, the zip was hell to put in! I had to redo it countless times before I could call it passable.





I'm quite happy with it overall, the fit is just right too.To say it's the first thing I've made in over a year, I've not messed it up too badly!

Summer Project - Vintage Vogue Sewing Pattern V8729

Well it's a long, not-so-hot summer, and the perfect time to begin a project I've been lusting after for a while now.

 I especially love the massive bow on this pattern, it's got to be my favourite Vintage Vogue.

So, after a quick bus journey to my local fabric store, I'm armed with 8 metres of gold crinkle taffeta and cream lining and I'm ready to begin.

After a day's dabbling, the bodice is more or less complete.

I wish I had a mannequinn to put it on to show the shape better, but sadly I do not...

So here's a lovely picture of my shower, as well as the bodice front.

 Shockingly, I've never done darts before, and the pattern requires 4, so I was quite nervous that I was going to wreck the whole thing.

Luckily, I think they turned out okay.









I love how low the back is on this pattern!

Machine buttonholes were another first for me. They're a little bit on the large side but I guess I'll just have to wait and see if everything is in proportion.