I’m really pleased some of you loved Vogue 1407. The pattern has lining pieces with the darts included so I had a ‘what if?’ moment. Could I use the lining pieces for a simple ponte dress? Mmm.
Then I grabbed another Tessuti ponte remnant and tested the lining pieces to see what would result?
I’ve sewn in a zipper and used black fold over elastic to finish the neckline and arms.
This unlined ponte dress worked.
So while the pattern has a distinct dress style to it, I’ve managed to make two dress types from the one pattern.
What a great idea Maria! Love the fabric.
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How cool. I have this pattern and will keep this in mind.
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That's so smart! I love both dresses on you.
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Fab – love that dress and the fabric is lovely.
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How clever! Beautiful dress. Love the vibrant colors. You look gorgeous!
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What a great idea, and another lovely dress for summer.
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Fabulous – clever indeed. The colours in this fabric just POP!
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Clever thinking indeed, 99. I love your new version and the fabric is great.
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Very clever! This dress is really pretty!
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Another winner. You're making some beautiful dresses.
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That's a clever idea especially when you have nailed the fit, this simpler style especially you can just make over and over in different fabrics. I'm tempted to go rummaging through my pattern stash now looking at linings!
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Thanks Sam. I couldn't leave a remnant like this on the table.
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Thanks Vicki.
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Glad to help
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Thanks Ann.
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It was one of the remnants from our last sewing session:)
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You're too kind Tomasa. Thank you.
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I know:)
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Thanks Alex. I love bold prints.
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He he. Thanks KaShu.
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You're welcome Megan.
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Thanks Alison. It was definitely a 'what if' moment. And you're reminded me I have to make up the panel knit 🙂
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Your dress looks great! I was thinking the same thing about using the lining from V1351 as its own dress, though I'd have to raise the neckline a bit.
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V1351 lining would be great to try. See how you go.
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Awesome dress. Great way to get more use out of the pattern. That fabric is wonderful 🙂
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Thanks Vanessa:)
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I like your dress! Great fit!
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Thanks Evangelia.
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