We've been a little late to jump onto the Vogue 1250 bandwagon down- under. Now that Spring is here I'm keen to wear more dresses and man this is an easy dress to piece together. I whipped this up in two hours from cutting board to hand finished hemline, just in time for my friend's 50th birthday party. The fabric is a butter soft gold and black knit jersey from Tessuti. I love it with my orange cardigan (the best mistake I ever made) and boots and can't wait to shed the outer layer and show my pedicured toes again!My spring/summer sewing list is long and I have a stash in serious need of busting. I've set out some of the priorities:
- 5 blouses for work (white, black & pale pink polka dots, gold silk, printed chiffons)
- 5 weekend t-shirts that can be dressed up (striped, red, fine striped, black, blue)
- 3 tunics/casual chic wear (from the linen stash)
- Dresses - I have 8 patterns (mostly DKNY and Tracy Reese) that I would like to make in no particular order.
- A maxi dress (Simplicity 3503)
- New white pants
- A ball gown (I have a big event in mid-November thinking Alessandra Rich simple lines with contrasting lace)
- 3 lightweight summer jackets or suits
Now you can see why I don't make lists!
Love your dress and the cardi is great with it! I have that pattern ordered and think I will be making it up as soon as it hits the mail box!
ReplyDeleteI have been doing a lot of thinking about my wardrobe but haven't come up with such a definitive plan. Looking forward to seeing it come together.
That dress looks amazing on you, and I adore your cardigan.
ReplyDeleteWhy was it a mistake?
I am afraid your plan sounds exhausting. 5 work blouses would do me in. 8 dresses now, that sounds like a plan!
Your dress looks fabulous and the cardy works so well with it. Great mistake! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG, I have so many things on my list it makes yours look small. I like to make lists though as it helps me to prioritize my sewing projects. Good luck with yours!
The orange cardigan looks fabulous with your new dress. Great mistake indeed! That's quite a list. You've got some serious sewing to do.
ReplyDeleteLove it! It is a great style and looks great on you. Might have to make one up!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress. I am about to cut it out.
ReplyDeletethe persimmon/orange cardi is a MUST.
Fabulous together.
Fantastic dress, the cardigan is so pretty with it. Great sewing list, too, can't wait to see your creations.
ReplyDeleteThis dress looks great on every body except me!
ReplyDeleteLovely dress on you!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress!!
ReplyDeleteSo chic! How fun to whip up something new for a party.
ReplyDeleteThis dres does indeed look gorgeous! Hmm, fun idea making a list, you are really getting my creative juices flowing too... sounds like an excellent plan! I can't wait to see the ballgown either, ballgowns are such an escapist joy to create!
ReplyDeleteLovely dress and it really works with the cardigan. That is quite a list you've got there, I think I will keep mine in my head or I will get overwhelmed!!
ReplyDeleteYour dress looks great, perfect with the orange cardi.
ReplyDeleteThe dress looks great on you. Orange is definitely one of your colors. Very flattering. Lists are funny things, they can either intimidate you or keep you on track. I enjoyed reading yours.Sounds like you have some fun projects.
ReplyDeleteI love your outfit. It looks great with your cardigan. I still haven't made V1250, but I want to.
ReplyDeleteLove the outfit!!! You look great!!! You are going to be one busy lady!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Gail
ReplyDeleteI saw your comment on Suzy's blog re: your request for info. on fabric stores in London. I hope you don't mind but I sent you an email.
Best wishes,
Claire :)
This outfit rocks... Great colour for you. Xx
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit! That orange cardi is such a winner on you. I can't wait to see that ball gown!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress! Looks awesome with the cardi. I can't wait to see the ball dress. I love nothing more than a fancy dress.
ReplyDeleteThe dress looks great on you and love the print paired with the cardigan.
ReplyDeleteI always end up making lists of everything I want to make in a season, and inevitably only get to about half of them.
ReplyDeleteAlso, guess what? You won the giveaway! Congrats! So I'm looking into how to actually do a gift certificate to the BMV site (so far, all I'm seeing is about getting a membership there myself), but I will get back to you as soon as I can about getting that to you. Even if I need to just send you a money order via PayPal or something. :)
Great outfit, Gail. Vogue 1250 is a classic and will be in style for a very long time. Your fabric is lovely and the cardigan is a perfect match for your lovely dress.
ReplyDeleteHi Gail. I love that dress (and perfect for dinner in Spain too!). Ooh you'll have a great time I'm sure. What a fantastic country. Coming in the cold sounds rather attractive - I've never walked so much in my life and have a new appreciation for blister bandaids. I'll send you an email when I get back.
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