As a sewer, one of the most fun things about having another birthday, is the opportunity to make a fun dress that you don't really need:
As this one was a big one, I figured a pretty pink party dress was the way to go.
The pattern is the Tom and Linda Platt designed Vogue 1348.
The fabric was a very easy to sew with Silk. I believe it is a Dupioni, though it is on the thin side and isn't slubby at all. It definitely needed the organza underling, which I would have added if the pattern didn't already call for it. Purchased from Chic Fabrics on West 38th St.
Once the 15 pieces of fabric, lining and underlings had been cut out, the underling hand basted in, and the marking points for the pleats thread traced, this was a very easy sew.
The fit was so close right out the envelope. With a little help from Grace, all that was needed was taking in the princess seams on the front a little bit more between the shoulder and bust point and a bit on the back princess seams.
I opted to concentrate on matching the horizontal lines of the check and am very happy with the result.
Used lots of pins. The walking foot was of no help with this fabric. The fabric cut beautifully
and I used pinking shears to finish the seams. This dress won't be worn that often and will be dry cleaned.
It had been quite awhile since I've sewn a Vogue Designer pattern and it reminded me that I really like do so (sew?).
The corsage was a very appropriate gift from Claire.
Pictures were taken at The Press Lounge on rooftop of The Ink 48 hotel. A perfect venue on a perfect weather day.
