So Vogue 8728, which I posted about the other day, looks even better (I think) in Liberty "Mark":
Here's a fuzzier full-length view:
And a close-up of the neck binding:
You can't really see the fabric's lusciousness in those pictures, so looky here:
And for the more technically-inclined among you, here's how I reinforced the pocket opening on the zipper side with organza (the midriff is also underlined with organza):
The best part is that this dress matches the shoes in this post (from yonks ago). Yep, I now have TWO outfits that are Liberty-print-with-matching-shoes. Because I'm obsessive that way. (The other is a dress in the Enchanted Garden print, which J.Crew did flats in a few years back. That link is to the skirt I made in Enchanted Garden, can't find the dress link … )
Actually, no, the best part is that I wore this dress last weekend and on my way to the restaurant, a woman came out of a (different) restaurant JUST to comment on my dress. She knew the fabric was Liberty and so assumed I'd made the dress, and she wanted to see how I did the hem (answer: machine blindstitch), which was basically the best compliment, ever. It's so nice to run into fellow Liberty-enthusiasts!
I also have a piece of fabric in this design in the pink colorway that Liberty used for their Target collaboration, but it's heavier (almost a poplin), so I'm saving it for a shirtdress.
Do I have another 8728 cut out? That would be telling …
Hi Erin! This dress is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Surely you also know about the Liberty Nikes, such as these? http://cgi.ebay.com/Nike-Wmns-Blazer-Mid-Premium-Liberty-London-NSW-2011-/290584129354
If you poke around on eBay, you can find more patterns and less expensive pairs….
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This is really pretty – love the fabric!
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ooo lovely
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You’ve finally convinced me to purchase this pattern. Off to check when Vogue patterns are next on sale at Hancock Fabrics.
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I am a convert! I initially thought the proportions of this dress were odd in the pattern drawings, but yours are absolutely beautiful in both fabrics. I’m awaiting a shipment of Liberty and in the meantime I might run this up in an inexpensive voile for a test run (my version of a muslin).
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Ooooooh! Very nice! I was tempted to buy the pattern but held off; now that your gorgeous version is posted here, I’ll pick up that pattern the next time it’s on sale.
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Beautiful! I LOVE that fabric. I’m a bit of a nut about paisley and the colors are lovely.
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This is gorgeous! Your book and blog have inspired me to sign up for sewing classes…I’ve been a crocheter for a long time, but I’m excited to try something new 🙂 (p.s. are you planning to write another novel? Because I keep reading Dresses, getting to the last page, and flipping back to the beginning to start again. I can only keep that up for so long.)
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Oh I love it! Wow, shoot – I need that pattern now!
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2 DIE 4
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I am seraching for this pattern. I absolutely must have it.
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I’ve been always see your posts, I’m starting to sew clothes.
Beautiful site.
Congratulations.
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I just got this pattern – it’s nice to see it made up – great job!
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Such pretty fabric, such a pretty dress.
And I love that one woman came over to compliment your dress and to ask how you’d done the hem. That’s so fabulous!
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Wonderful fabric for that style. Love the fabric and the dress.
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Loverly and I mean that in the nicest possible way! It turned out great!
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Beautiful dress great material!
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