Here is my Vogue 1271, with LOTS of photos.
Voila! First, let me say it is a smidge snug in the midsection. Noticing a pattern after my last post? Maybe it's time to up my cutting size. That or I could go put on my running shoes. Anyway, it's no fault of the pattern, just mine for not making a muslin.
I really like this design. It's a bit more interesting than my usual with these sleeves, but it's pretty mellow as far as trends go.
You even get to see the kick pleat in action thanks to the wind.
I was planning to wear this to church, but it's a bit too short for me to feel comfortable there, so it will probably just be a going-out dress. I've already informed hubs he needs to take me out for dinner.
I didn't have a buckle to sew on the belt (it's just decorative anyway), so I pinned my favorite pin from Scotland on there and I think it looks quite nice.
My dress looks lower cut than the model's. i dont' think it's because it's too tight. There's definitely room for ease in the bodice.
I also carried the belt detail around on the back, which the pattern didn't do. They just have the midriff on back.
Close up of the sleeves. The fabric is Ruby Flannel from Sawyer Brook. It's a bit too soft to hold the sleeve folds, so I stitched them on the inside of the pleats. They still open a bit, as you can see. I guess I could use some hand tacks to keep everything in place.
There you have it! My newest dress I wll only wear a couple times a year. :-) Time to get back to sewing sportswear and home dec.
