I have not worn it often, but I pulled it out to go to the school ball on the weekend.
It is the same pattern that was used to make this dress. I love getting 2 completely different garments from the same pattern.
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From the back of the wardrobe
This Vogue 2797 dress was made for me by my mother, about 8 years ago. I had bought the fabric and pattern, thinking it would be perfect if I ever needed to go on a boat cruise. Not that I frequently went on boat cruises. Then I was given a last-minute invitation to the local tourism awards, which started with a boat cruise. I was working at the time, and with my first bubba in tow, I didn't have the time to stitch it up. Luckily for me, my mother was visiting, and she spent the day stitching it up for me. Though I do remember being just a teeny bit jealous that she was home sewing a dress whilst I had to go to work. Thanks Mum!
I have not worn it often, but I pulled it out to go to the school ball on the weekend.
It is the same pattern that was used to make this dress. I love getting 2 completely different garments from the same pattern.
I have not worn it often, but I pulled it out to go to the school ball on the weekend.
It is the same pattern that was used to make this dress. I love getting 2 completely different garments from the same pattern.
Gosh after 8 years it still looks awesome and current. I love the effect from the stripes.
ReplyDeleteWow, fabulous! The stripe effect is very clever too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dress- the perfect marriage of fabric and pattern. Suits you perfectly, as well.
ReplyDeleteWow, talented sewers in your family! Perfectly suited for the event and very classic proven by the age of the garment. Love the stripes on the diagonal.
ReplyDeleteFantastic stripes. You look gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThat is a knock out dress-I love it and wish it was mine :-)
ReplyDeleteHow elegant, and it looks so current. I love the use of the translucent stripes. What a talented family you are, and how lovely of your mum to make it for you.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I thought was, "is that your daughter!" I didn't recognise you with your ball make up and dress! It's amazing how 'after 5' dressing can completely transform someone (just ask Cinderella) . I love the cut of the dress - it's very feminine and shapely. Good job mum.
ReplyDeleteThat's gorgeous - I want to find my copy and make one now!
ReplyDeleteDon't you just look like the belle of the ball. Very elegant and stylish. The makeup is looking all very sophisticated too.
ReplyDeleteYour Mom made you an awesome dress! You look sooooo lovely in this!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the neat effect with the stripes! Such a beautiful dress.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love how the bias stripes play off each other.
ReplyDeleteThe bias stripe fabric works so well with this pattern. It is a lovely dress and is stunning on you. It is one of those patterns style that are dateless. I'd love to find a copy of it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely dress and obviously one of those great, rare patterns that doesn't date as it still looks very current today.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and elegant dress, and so is your own version! What a pity that pattern is out of print.
ReplyDeleteOh what a lovely dress. And the way the bias and the stripes interact is quite stunning. Definitely worth an outing on a boat cruise or too - and the odd ball :-D
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous dress - you certainly look very glamorous in it! I love how you've created an "X" effect with the stripes; it's such an inspired use of the fabric.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is simply gorgeous.
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