Review: Vogue 8631 + Jason Wu for Target

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!

I also made my way to Target this morning for the Jason Wu for Target sale and scored this really cute black trench coat for $55.

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.  

Shoes: Steve Madden; clutch: Street Level from Lotus Boutique

Congrats to the Super Bowl Champions New York Giants!