The “Its a Real model in my dress” dress.

The Facts

Fabric: Polka dot pink Cotton.
Pattern: Vogue 8184
Year: 2006
Notions: Zip.
Time to complete: 1 day
First worn: By the model at the photoshoot.
Wear again? I’m going to sell it.
Total price: $20

Challenge: Polka Dots

I’m back! More about that on my blog soon.

So here we have on of my favorite patterns, Vogues 8184. I think I’ve now made this 6 or 7 times! It’s just so easy.

As you can see the lovely model Liss Libertine wears it well. There was no drama in construction as I’ve used the pattern before. I had planned on it being a full circle skirt but I didn’t have enough fabric.

I did change the pattern a bit to make it different, I made the straps wider, the front band has less of an angle where they meet, shortened the bodice, and added a bit more to the skirt to make it fuller.

The pink is cotton that was on sale at my local fabric store at 5.95 a meter, the white is a simple cotton lawn that was 3.95 a meter.

The photo shoot was a blast, 4 models as well as I the dressmaker and Claire the accessories maker.

On the last weekend in October I’ll be heading over to Camperdown for a huge Rockabilly, Rock n’ Roll, Rods and Pin ups weekender! Claire and I will be having a stall, hoping to sell a few of my dresses and things and Claire’s wonderful accessories! More about that later over at my blog!

Happy sewing!