Last week, I saw that Vogue had all patterns on sale (a regular and much loved occurrence). As usual, I browsed the Vintage section but found nothing new I needed. I then moved over to the Very Easy Vogue patterns.
I ended up succumbing and buying three patterns. They look corporatey enough to wear to work but still have vintage and girly undertones.
Vogue 8511
I plan to start off with the short-sleeved version first. I hope to find a nice pink tweed for this project. Hopefully if it's a darker pink I'll be able to wear black accessories.
For the long-sleeved version, I'd love to make it from a houndstooth as shown.
Vogue 8630
This pattern isn't my usual style but I thought it would be perfect for a solid coloured fabric - maybe a charcoal or black. I've got a couple of brooches that may be perfect for the oversized collar as well.
Vogue 8146
A bow? Check. A dress appropriate for the office? Check. A vintage suit feel? Check.
Needless to say this one is my favourite. I love it so much I'm unable to decide on which fabric would be ideal for this project. The type of fabric I'm after can only be described as something Jackie O would wear. I've trawled both eBay and etsy in an endless search for something that would do this dress+jacket combo justice but nothing has stood out.
Does anyone have any suggestions for the perfect, Jackie O-style fabric for this pattern?
I made this dress and jacket for my daughter about a year or so ago and it was a bit of a disaster as I made it in a rush. I found some wonderful pink Jackie O fabric but it was awful to sew with,frayed like there was no tomorrow and just looked awful when made up. I think if there was a next time with this pattern then I would line both the dress and jacket because whatever fabric you used it would look so much better and be worth the extra effort.This particular dress and jacket have remained unworn and there is a whole bag of offcuts I can't use,even in a rag rug, as it frays so much. I would like to make another jacket as it is quite stylish and would go with other dresses, plus the lovely bow, but I won't be using a "Jackie O" fabric again!
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