01 April 2010

Taking advantage of the Vogue Patterns sale.

I'd like to send a huge thank you to Gertie for pointing me toward the Vogue Patterns $3.99 sale in her post earlier this week.  I took full advantage of this sale and picked up a pattern for a dress I've been fantasizing about in my mind for over a week.



In my mind, I picture Vogue V1174 all sewn up in one of the stunning patterns from the new Van Gogh Collection by Free Spirit.  I also picture myself dancing around madly in my new frock at a few summer weddings and rocking it with tights in the winter.  So far, the following lovelies are up for consideration:

 Red Splatter


Fushia Splatter

Purple Splatter


Blue Flowers


Red Flowers
                                                                                                                              
I have plenty of time to decide as I would prefer to have a few completed garments under my belt before I attempt this pattern.  With its seam details, princess seams, piping trim, and foundation with boning I'm a little nervous. 

But I'm confident I will get this practice in as I work my way through my new Vogue Pattern Booty!  This Cynthia Steese design wasn't the only $3.99 pattern I took advantage of.  I purchased six (six!!) patterns for approximately $21!  Again, Gertie, THANK YOU.  I am so new to the sewing world and was never aware that Vogue carried such amazing sales. 

I am very excited about my pattern choices.



I'm looking forward to V8577 very much.  I think it was the pockets that drew me to it.  It reminds me of a very cute vintage summer dress that I purchased at an outdoor market in Italy a few years ago.

 Clearly V2902 was a no brainer.  How could I not add this Vintage Vogue reissue to my collection?  It's perfect.  I plan on shortening the length and adding inseam pockets.  And spinning around in the full skirt like a giddy little girl.


I was debating between V8184 and this Vintage Vogue reissue.  I find them both very similar in style and attitude but, after careful deliberation, I chose V8184 because of the numerous options offered.  And wouldn't you know, two blogs that I have read since ordering this pattern on Tuesday have reviewed V2961 and each one was adorable. They can be viewed here and here


B5917, a Maggie London pattern for Butterick, made the cut because of an incredible rendition of this pattern  that I spotted on BurdaStyle.  The designer, BeNew, made a brilliant change to the design when she added a sash in a complimentary fabric.  This change sold me on the pattern as I am not a fan of the empire waisted original design.  With this being her first dress and second garment I am so inspired.  And just as BeNew did, I will also be adding inseam pockets.



And finally, because my warm weather wardrobe begs for more tops, I purchased M5851.  I am imagining many possibilities in the scoop/boat neck detailing.  I am aiming for an Anthropologie-esque design.  I also plan on using it as one of my spring top contenders in the Spring Top Week 2010 Challenge.

What are your spring/summer wardrobe sewing plans?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hi Amy! You did buys lots of gorgeous patterns! I also love the Vogue V1174 but already have my plate overflowing with projects. Good luck with all of this! When I did the Vintage Vogue 2961, I thought I might have run into problems with the boning, but it was actually very simple since it was already encased in fabric; you just sew it into the piece (or in the case of 2961, into the lining). If I can do it as a newbie to sewing, so can you!! Again, good luck! I'm going to keep track of your projects! :)

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