Thursday, May 3, 2012

Best of PR Contest...One Last V1224



I love this pattern. You already knew I love this fabric.

So repeat both and be happy! I entered it in Pattern Review's BEST PATTERN Contest for no other reason that I was going to make it again anyway, so why not?

Side view...I love the little blouson that the back makes:




And back view:


The final words of wisdom that I have for this pattern is you MUST use non-roll elastic, especially at the neck. If not, you will get a wonky squareness like this:



Rather than a nice round neck like this:


Okay, I'm putting this pattern to bed and starting on something new. Not quite sure what it will be although I do have a great idea in mind for the NATURAL FIBER Contest. ...Stay tuned!

7 comments:

  1. this looks lovely - good luck in the contest

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    1. Thanks Pauline! I know I won't win but the dress was the goal. Hope all is well with you and the wedding planning!

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  2. Lovely dress and photos! This pattern has worked so well for you, I hate to see you retire it! Good luck in the contest and thanks for the elastic tip :)

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  3. Looks great! I love the large scale fabric! I need to make this pattern quickly as our Dallas summers are perfect for this style!

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    1. Thanks! I see you are in Dallas...I can't seem to find many sewing addicts here in Houston that are on PR...do you have that problem up there?

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  4. Hi lovely,

    Thank you for the kind comment on PR and letting me know my link to my blog was not working. I have fixed it now :)

    Post is blogged here: http://www.sewmelove.com/2012/05/v8603-pencil-skirt-finished-project.html

    I really love the fabric! Its amazing what amazing fabric can do to a pattern :)

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    1. Your skirt is adorable! I really love the pencil tweak!

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