Vogue 8553


I had the last week out of the office while my husband, son and I had a little 'stay-cation'. It was nice to be home without a lot of commitments, and we were able to spend some time getting caught up on some things around the house, and I got to spend some time in my sewing room. This gave me the chance to cut out and sew Vogue 8553 out of fabric that I picked up a couple of weeks ago on my visit to Chicago. This is a lovely, drapey knit from Vogue Fabrics that was a pleasure to sew with, and although I don't usually wear grey (I think it makes me look washed out), I loved the print and can see it worn with a yellow or  green sweater. This may be the dress I'll wear to my youngest's graduation from high school next month....we'll see!

Comments

  1. UnknownApril 21, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    Nice job, Patty! I love your dress, and think I might add that pattern to the "wish list"! A pop of color with the sweater (or shoes) will be perfect!

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  2. Laura NelkinApril 28, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    beautiful, you are inspiring me to sew again! Love it's drape!

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  3. LoriApril 30, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    So beautiful and the necklace is wonderfful,too. Sounds like a great staycation.

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  4. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    So glad to have found your blog! Thanks for the comment--and truly how could a 1972 pattern be vintage? We will call it baby vintage!
    I love your vogue dress. I bought the pattern because I love the lines but I am not big on sewing knits--you have inspired me!

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  5. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    thanks so much for the comment on my jacket. I also love the fabric. I really love the vogue dress. I'll for sure follow your blog thanks again!

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