Review: Vogue 8631 + Jason Wu for Target
10:45 PM
So as busy as life has been lately, I ALWAYS make time to sew something! I needed a quick fix and this pattern had been in my "to-sew" stack for a while. So I got going on it.
I cut view A. As many other reviewers have stated, this patterns run BIG! Like seriously huge! I would normally cut a size 16 in a jersey dress like this, especially since it has pleats and pockets. I like to insure that everything lays properly. But this time, I cut the 14. And I still could have cut a 12 on top. I had to nip and tuck at the bodice. And a FBA definitely was not necessary.
When I measured from the waist to the hem, I was good with the length out of the envelope. So I didn't have to make any lengthening alterations. I skipped all of the bias binding. I can't figure out why all of that was needed. I used a 5/8" hem allowance and kept it moving.
I used this satiny jersey fabric I found at Hancock. I feel in love with the bright neon yellow color and thought it would be perfect for spring. I thought the poly-jersey would be a nightmare to work with, but it wasn't . I had not problem sewing it with my ballpoint needle. And it pressed fine. Disclaimer: My iron will beat any fabric into submission!
If it weren't for the fact that I bought 11 patterns from the new Vogues that were just released, I'd might consider sewing this one again. But alas, there are only so many sewing hours in a day!
Just like when the Missoni for Target was released, again I heard about chaos ensuing with shoppers and resellers in the stores. Well, we Southerners are truly lady-like and laid back. Because when I went to Target at 9 am (an hour after the store opened), there were less than 10 people in the sportswear department. And there was definitely no foolishness. I bought the trench, a scarf and a clutch purse (I'll show you those later). I looked at the dresses and skirts. They were too "cutsie" for me and definitely too short.
Congrats to the Super Bowl Champions New York Giants!
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52 comments
Wow...I think your dress looks much better than the pattern illustration...great job!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sew Couture!
ReplyDeleteNice combination and trench score! I like the length you have here on the dress. The pattern illustration seems longer and not as proportionally interesting (to me).
ReplyDeleteAmy, I like the above the knee length too. Thanks!
DeleteAnother pattern that I hadn't given a second thought to before seeing your version, I'm going to wait to see what you do with the new Vogues before deciding which ones to order! Love the yellow on you too.
ReplyDeleteAllison, hopefully I can get one of the new ones sewn this week!
DeleteWow!! You look HOT!!!:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sistu!
DeleteThis look is hawt!
ReplyDeleteThanks Candice!
DeleteCongratulations! Yellow is not an easy colour, and still it looks amazing on you! The whole combination is perfect.
ReplyDeleteMerche, I think yellow looks amazing on almost all women of color! Thanks!
DeleteYou look marvellous in this! You are really making yellow look good. The trench is fantastic, too. Just perfect for spring.
ReplyDeleteKarin, I can't wait for spring so I can combine it with other bright colors!
DeleteI bypassed this originally because I had made one similar but didn't like the ties on the back. This looks fabulous on you so I think I will look at it again for the summer. The belt really sets it off. I don't think I could pull yellow off though (red hair).
ReplyDeleteThanks Gernella!
DeleteVery pretty dress and the trench is perfect with the dress. Great job.
ReplyDeletestunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks House of Pinheiro!
DeleteLady you are rocking that yellow dress! Love the shimmery color! Great score on the jacket and other accessories.
ReplyDeleteThanks Victoria!
DeleteAnother winning outfit.. Love that yellow on you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Opal!
DeleteI just LOVE this dress! What a fab colour!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debi!
ReplyDeleteI love how you paired it with the green handbag!
ReplyDeleteThanks Souesschick!
ReplyDeleteVery nice outfit
ReplyDeleteThanks Regina!
DeleteLovely dress and perfect with the coat.
ReplyDeleteI am sooooo jealous of the Jason Wu score! Here in my corner of the world - that stuff is gone an hour or two after the store opening. The dress and jacket are perfect together...simply lovely!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn, I hear about how they get down in the NYC! Thanks!
DeleteGreat dress and love the color! I'm trying to get myself to think spring so seeing these outfits, gets me going.
ReplyDeleteDenise, since we still haven't really had winter, it's not hard to get in a spring state of mind! Thanks!
DeleteBeautiful, beautiful work! I forget you have a blog (probably because I lack sewing skills).
ReplyDeleteThanks Irendi!
ReplyDeleteYOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!!!!!! I love the two colors together. I'm going to try this.
ReplyDeleteThanks majormusthaves!
DeleteI love this! And you look stunning in it! I'm normally a neutrals kind of gal - but seeing this makes me want to wear COLOUR! Only, being blonde, I don't think this shade would suit me. Lovely to see it on you, though. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWow, that dress is really fabulous. A great outfit!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara!
DeleteLovely! Yellow is a great color on you. That necklace...droool.
ReplyDeleteThanks Narcissaqtpie! The necklace was a gift from the husband!
DeleteAll I have to say about your look, and I mean this with much love, ugh Whatever!!! LOL Work it gurl.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love this dress. You look stunning. I might have to try this pattern. Thanks for the tips about sizing.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Thanks Kelly!
ReplyDeleteThanks Teddi!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Dress! I enjoy reading a post that will make people think. I do believe that this certain blog was ever most useful in my adventures of blogging. Ever more I think everyone should know and learn the information posted.
ReplyDeleteEPF Balance
This is just fabulous! I think I may have to try to do something like this. You really inspire me. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Styrch!
ReplyDeleteWow, fabulous dress. Love the color on you. And as yellow is such a big trend for spring/summer your totally fashionable.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
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