Vogue 1182

I was able to finish sewing up Vogue 1182 to wear to my nephew's wedding last weekend, even though I was sewing the hem on the morning of the big event! The fit came out just about perfect....I could have improved on that a bit with a small swayback adjustment, but all in all I was very pleased. Thanks to those who have already made this dress and posted a review on PatternReview,  I knew to take my time with all 44(!) steps in the pattern directions. Everything went together just fine, and I love the finished product! 

Dress front:


Family shot outside the church (my oldest son is missing, he was a groomsman):


Vogue 1182 in action, dancing with the groom:


Comments

  1. DharmaMay 24, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Fantastic dress. Looks great on you!

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  2. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    LOVE that!

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  3. SheilaMay 24, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Gorgeous..... Gorgeous dress and the color looks great on you. I see you were getting your dance moves on... Lol Congrats to your nephew and his wife.

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  4. NotAppealingMay 24, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Love it! The cut and color are fab!

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  5. LoriMay 24, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Beautiful dress, you look fantastic. Also, gorgeous family.

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  6. Marie-NoëlleMay 25, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    You did a great job and achieved fantastic fit!!

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  7. Faye LewisMay 30, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Gorgeous!

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