Review: Vogue 8939 | The Turtleneck Midi Dress! #BlogLikeCrazy
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Vogue 8939 is an interesting pattern, being that if you weren't looking for this design you would totally miss it on the pattern envelope. This dress is such a wardrobe staple that I feel it should've been it's own pattern with different length variations.
My version of this pattern was inspired by designer Rick Owens' Lilies Midi Turtleneck Dress.
My fabric is a black modal rayon ponte that I found at my local Joanns. It was a great find and the fabric feels very luxurious.
I cut the size 14 and I had to make a couple of modifications to achieve the look of my inspiration dress. I added 12" inches to the length. The original pattern is pretty short. I added 2" to the sleeve.
I had to take in the collar so that it would be fitted. I hate having a turtleneck that's not fitted when it's supposed to be.
I ended up having to run 1" seams down each side. The dress hung like a sack. I should've cut the size 12.
Love the simplicity and versatility of this dress. And I love that it gave me a reason to pull out my corset belt from Asos.com that I haven't worn in a long time. I'm hoping that I find a cream colored ponte and a heather grey one so that I can add 2 more of these dresses to my wardrobe.
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41 comments
Wow! This dress really demonstrates the power of simple pieces. You look amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sara!
DeleteErica, I love the dress on you, looks great! The boots really set it off. Perfect combination!
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DeletePretty dress! I can see why you want to add additional colors to your wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteI'm going through a black phase right now! I'll get it out of my system in a couple of weeks! Thanks Carolyn!
DeleteThis dress is simple, classic and gorgeous. That fabric looks absolutely perfect for it and I agree with bpatricia74 the boots work with it perfectly as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Graca!
DeleteNice! I wish I could pull it off. But alas I have no hips. LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks Cas!
DeletePerfect dress for cooler weather. I was heading to Joanns today with the idea to look for a pattern for a turtleneck dress like this, thanks for the review. Love the timeless and classic look... this sort of garment can be in rotation in the wardrobe for years!
ReplyDeleteI plan to wear it out! Thanks Kathy!
DeleteGorgeous Erica!
ReplyDeleteThanks Candice!
Deleteok, did you photoshop your head on your daughter's body? WOW for dress and WOW for diet results! you are an inspiration as a sewist and as a determined woman. thanks.
ReplyDeleteIf only it had been that easy. Yes, lots of months of hard work! Thanks June!
DeleteChic and sleek lady! I love the black and tan combo with that ASOS belt. Such a versatile piece, no wonder you want it in creme and grey!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alicia!
DeleteYes,that dress awesome. It really is a staple to have in your wardrobe. It looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sabrina!
DeleteThis is georgeous.. I have this pattern. I've tried a turtleneck dress before and it wasn't flattering to my body at all! but you make me want to try it again.. you look georgeous lady!
ReplyDeleteThanks Natisha!
DeleteGreat dress & fit. Thank you for the heads up on the pattern. You were correct, I missed that dress completely and it is all my style. I will purchase soon.
ReplyDeleteMad Props to you!!!
Thanks Body Design!
DeleteThis is simply beautiful, elegant and classy. Loving your hair and your new fit body.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nylse!
DeleteThe dress is beautiful, and you look fabulous and slim in it. That said, I do not like it with the wide belt.
ReplyDeleteThat belt is something I've been wanting to work into an outfit. But I agree. I like it without the belt too! Thanks Ann!
DeleteOh yes, that's my kinda dress. Looks wonderful and styled just perfect. I've made the dress three times and can't understand why the turtle neck was way too tight. I had to adjust to make it larger rather than take it in. Must be the size of my head.
ReplyDeleteI can definitely understand why you made this three times! Thanks Faye!
DeleteLove this dress!
ReplyDeleteThanks Levone!
DeleteThat looks stunning and love the belt, it has the wow factor.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori!
DeleteLove it, perfect fit!
ReplyDeleteThanks Etta!
DeleteIt baffles me that you always seem to sew up the projects that I think of months in advance and put on my "I really want to sew but later" list.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about turtle neck dresses since July. My mom used to always wear them when I was growing up, but she bought hers from Spiegel's lol I could never find them in stores!
Anyway, it looks great! don't be surprised if you see one on my blog soon enough :-)
Great minds Tasha! Thanks!
DeleteI bought this pattern after I saw your post, I had been looking high and low for a pattern like this and Im glad you posted because I would have kept skipping over it because of what was on the cover of the envelope...
ReplyDeleteThanks a million
You look great! Great job! The link to the pattern is broken. Would you be able to post it? Is it easy for a beginner to do?
ReplyDeleteThank you... but this post is 7 years old! This pattern is out of print. You'll have to search for the pattern on etsy.com or ebay.
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