Good morning, and it’s another clear-blue-skyed belter of a Spring morn here. In honour of which I present the powder blue Vogue 1739. This was my first version which is why I might now describe this dress as a wearable muslin. There is a fair amount of material flapping about at the neckline which is… Continue reading From twin bed to twin needle
Have to confess to a little mid-week OWOP ennui. *Adopt conspiratorial whisper* “Shall we just slip into a little pair of cotton trousers? It’s so beautifully, joyously SPRING outside.” “No, you can’t. You promised yourself that you would follow through with OWOP.” ” But the only dress that’s truly appropriate for work is Audrey and Audrey’s… Continue reading Back in black
Having ‘finished’ this version of Vogue 1739 4 days ago, today was its first outing. *Smiles smugly*. However, on donning said item I viewed with heavy heart the lining peeking out from beneath the hem each time I bent forwards. No idea of the technical term but there’s also lining leakage in the shoulder seam/arm hole area.… Continue reading Liberty trees of blue
OWOP day 2. This is the one where: I thought that I would experiment with a v-neck and no closure. It’s mostly been successful. I think that in taking out the seam at the back I have lost some shaping which I hadn’t really considered until casually leafing through Couture Sewing Techniques . Hmm, well I… Continue reading Buds, buttons, bows and buckles
Aiming for the Givenchy LBD look is perhaps a tad ambitious on the first day of OWOP. And no, I didn’t wear the tiara and gloves to work. Chronologically this was my 4th Vogue 1739. It stands out in my mind because it is neutral enough to wear at the Enquiry Desk and it boasts… Continue reading If only I looked like…
I’ve very nearly finished version number 5 of the dress from 90’s Vogue pattern 1739. Here’s a sneaky peak of a new neckline:
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