Review: Vogue 1329 | Black & White Colorblocking
10:30 PM
This is Vogue 1329 by Kay Unger New York. On the pattern envelope, the original dress was black with a white contrast. I decided to reverse it like this dress below:
This isn't even the Kay Unger New York dress, it's by Calvin Klein. It makes you wonder which came first?
I've always liked the Kay Unger New York options at Vogue Patterns and this one is no different.
This pattern went together so well and so quickly. It was just what I needed to get my sewing mojo revved up. I used ponteroma knit in off-white and black from my stash. I'm not sure if I bought it from Joann's or Hancock... I've had it for just that long.
I really love the pleated detail at the waist. It saved a this dress from easily going into the boxy territory. Colorblocking is still a hot trend and the colorblocking possibilities with this dress are endless. So it's a really good chance I'll make this again.
And since it was a gorgeous day that was around a high of 67, I added patent leather peep-toe ankle booties and my black Jason Wu for Target trench.
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67 comments
What a wonderful rendition! I simply must have that dress - when, I don't know, but I know it's destined for my wardrobe. Like your combination better than the pattern envelope.
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DeleteLooking FAB Erica! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Monica!
DeleteJust wonderful Erica.
ReplyDeleteThanks Velosewer!
ReplyDeleteLove this dress! It looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Photosarah!
DeleteI love KKay Unger patterns too. Your dress is sensational especially the 'reverse' colour block.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gail!
DeleteI have wanted to do some colour blocking for ages and this dress is really tempting me - love it
ReplyDeletePdiddly, this is a great dress to test the colorblocking waters. Thanks!
DeleteGorgeous dress. Love color blocking!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elizabeth!
DeleteI can't believe I still haven't made a colourblocked anything! This is a great dress, I didn't realise before that the pattern had some gathers at the front waist, perfect!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous from head to toe!
ReplyDeleteThanks KMQ!
DeleteYou look fantastic in this dress! It really suits you. Great sewing job and fabric choosing, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karin!
DeleteAbsolutely fabu! I am glad you described "pegged". I don't like the triangle-ness I get from pencils either. I've tried to figure it out and now I know how. I had the right idea. I was at the wrong point. I look gorg!
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ReplyDeleteThanks Scheryka!
DeleteI love this dress! Smart choice switching the black and white around. I prefer yours now then the envelope picture, and I'll have to go back and pick it up. And great tip about pegging the bottom of your skirts!
ReplyDeleteI must agree with the others, your dress is beautiful. The entire outfit is just fab!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joyce!
DeleteErica - what a fabulous rendition of this dress! But dayum you're fast. I don't even own this pattern yet and you're wearing it. Great job!
ReplyDeleteLOL... Thanks Carolyn... I picked it up at the last Joanns sale.
DeleteVery beautiful and what a great alternative to the little black dress.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely!!! It suits you! I prefer your "white" version to the original "black" version. I'm thinking of doing it for Christmas. The original calls for Shantung or Crepe and you did in knit fabric. What is your opinion on that? Would Shantung be too stiff?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it would look lovely in a woven, but I wanted my dress to be fitted and comfortable at the same time. Thanks La Bergère Brodeuse!
DeleteThis is a beautiful dress....I'm sure it's your fitting expertise that makes your clothes always look top notch.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip on pegging the hem, I think I need to do that on a skirt I am working on. Do you angle/trim the excess fabric from the widest part of the hip to the hem after you have pinched the 4 inches from the hem?
You can Levone, but I just measure the pattern and make the adjustments there. Thanks!
DeleteWhat a gorgeous dress! You look awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks Teddi!
DeleteBeautiful dress, great job!
ReplyDeleteI just bought the pattern last week and was thinking of doing the contrast in leather. Do you think it would work?
Bina, that would be hot. Thanks!
Deletejust gorgeous!!!!!!
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DeleteErica, You look spectacular!
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DeleteDIVINE!!!! Simply lovely. I am tempted to make one myself in the same colours.
ReplyDeleteThanks Naan!
DeleteReally cute! I love this! It's effortlessly chic.
ReplyDeleteIt sure seems like everything you copy comes out Waaaay better!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary!
DeleteFantastic! I really like that you had the design vision to know how the white and black should be positioned to make it the most flattering for your body! That is a dress that is deceptively simple in design, but move the seam over, or change the colors around, and it quickly becomes something else entirely! That is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mimi!
Deletei really love this dress on you. i especially like that you shared how you taper the bottom of your garments. that is a wonderful idea! i am always so inspired by your work! awesome!
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DeleteI just discover your blog on Chictopia and I really love it! love your dress!
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Kisses, Lucy:)
Thanks Lucie!
DeleteGorgeous and on trend, as always!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy!
DeleteVery nice dress! I like your black on white combo.
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ReplyDeleteI love LOVE the length you added to it. It looks so much more elegant. And thank you for telling how you lose 4 inches around the hem, I was wondering JUST that. You are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove love love this dress on you
ReplyDeleteThanks LaNae!
DeleteI loved this dress when I first spotted your review on Patternreview. I have had the pattern stashed for a year and am finally going to make it up. Hope it looks even half as good as yours does. Thanks so much for sharing it.
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DeleteHi Erica, not sure if you are still checking this. I found your review on patternreview.com. What do you mean when you say that the yoke is self-lined? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThe yoke is sewn in the same fabric as the body of the dress. And it's attached to the lining.
DeleteErica! Thanks for responding. How do you know to do that? The yoke pieces only says "cut 2 in fabric; cut 2 in lining" or "cut 1 on fold of fabric; cut 1 on fold of lining." The instructions don't mention anything about using the same material of the fabric for the lining. Not doubting you, just wondering what I missed. Thanks for your help.
DeleteHow do I know to do that? Because I've been sewing long enough to know how I like a garment to be finished. And I've also owned enough high-end clothing to have paid close attention to finishing details.
DeleteErica, thanks again for responding. I swear I wasn't trying to question you (or be a know-it-all). I'm VERY new to sewing and am struggling to understand pattern instructions. I didn't see anything in the pattern instructions about self-lining so I just wanted to know when one uses the same fabric for both the garment and the lining. I usually use tricot lining (found that info from another blog) with knits - which I find a little difficult to work with so I'd prefer to use the knit fabric for the lining as well. Also, is there a reason you wouldn't line the entire dress with the same fabric? Anyway - again I wasn't trying to be a smart-a__, just wanted to make sure I didn't miss something in the instructions. Thanks again for your prompt response.
DeleteI don't even know what the instructions said, so I can't call it! It's been a year and a half since I made this. I probably didn't rely or even read the instructions in great depth. I hardly ever do. Most experienced advanced seamstresses rarely use the pattern instructions -- just FYI. And I pretty much sew things based on how I'm feeling in that moment.
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