Review: (OOP) Vogue 1288 | Shake, Shimmer and Sparkle!
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Vogue 1288 has been on my to sew list for a while. So long, that the pattern is currently out-of-print. I knew from the beginning that I would always make this dress using a sequin fabric. It was just meant for it. Then I ran across this perfect Blue and white Pailette Sequin Fabric at Mood Fabrics.com and is also my Mood Sewing Network post for this month. So it was all was kismet!
I cut the pattern size 12 and lengthened by 3 inches.
The sequin pailettes are sporadically placed on a polyester mesh backing, so I decided to underline it with this polyester stretch crepe de chine.
But when I tried it on, the sequins on the seams allowance were way too scratchy. I know a lot of recommendations are to remove the sequins on the seam allowance. I tested out swatches to see how it sewed. And a Microtex needle sewed through the sequins like butter. And to resolve the scratchiness, I used the remainder of my my white poly crepe to line the dress.
I felt my fabrics had a significant amount of stretch, so I omitted my zipper.
The overlay part was really easy, and just as the name suggests, an "overlay".
It's sewn with no lining and a raw finished hem. And instead of using the instructions from the pattern, I didn't use the seam binding. I allowed the sequin fabric to create finished edges.
And I did't have to hem the dress. The raw edge was perfect.
Styling tip: Sequin dresses are grandiose attention grabbers by nature. So accessorizing should be minimal. The dress will always be the focal point, so there is NEVER a need for statement jewelry. I wore silver accessories and no necklace was needed. I wore strappy sandals that would pull colors from the dress and carried a simple white clutch.
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34 comments
Absolutely beautiful, Erika! The shoes are perfect.
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Deletewow. you're a lifesize gemstone!
ReplyDeleteLOL! Thanks Oona!
DeleteBeautiful choice of pattern & fabric together! Very stunning!
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Thanks Bonnie!
DeleteI love it. The colors are incredibly. And, I really love your shoes. I think I never ask this of you, but where will you wear this? Also, love your first shimmy photo. I have questions about your hair and makeup too. But, I think I've asked enough for one day :-)
ReplyDeleteThere is always something to do on Birmingham and I'm always on the scene! Thanks Cidell!
DeleteExcellent marriage of.pattern and fabric, keep doing what you do.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sheseams!
DeleteThis is just lovely! The color is so eye catching!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn!
DeleteSo pretty! I really love the color, it changes it up from the normal metallic shades of sequins. You look so young and fresh:)
ReplyDeleteI'll take young and fresh any day! Thanks Angela!
DeleteYou look like a SUPERSTAR. You need to be on ALL the carpets; red, white, blue green.. You look so amazing in this!
ReplyDeleteI was also going to say you look so young!
Thanks Tasha!
DeleteIn a perfect world you would wear this every day.
ReplyDeleteI most definitely would!
DeleteWow! So stunning. That colour totally pops on you. Well done for fronting out those sequins. A braver woman than i! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Janene!
DeleteYour husband needs to plan a special date night just for that dress! It is stunning.
ReplyDeleteThanks Graca!
DeleteBooooyaa! You make me want to buy some sequin faric!!
ReplyDeleteYou should! Thanks Carol!
DeleteBeautiful as always. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Zina!
DeleteBeautiful! The colour is stunning
ReplyDeleteThanks Crafty Clyde!
DeleteThe dress is extraordinarily beautiful and you look gorgeous in that color! Wow!
ReplyDeleteThanks Belle!
DeleteThis is spectacular. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tomasa!
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cennetta!
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