Sunday, April 17, 2016

Vogue 8379 in Liberty of London Jersey


I have no idea why I look so grumpy in these photos.  I love this dress!  I kind of can't believe I haven't blogged about it yet.  I finished it to wear for Easter, so it's been in my closet for a bit, and I have worn it a few times already.  The pattern is the perennial favorite Vogue 8379, and the fabric is Liberty of London rayon jersey in the Heidi Maria print, eggplant color.

I have made two other versions of this pattern (although the first, dotted one, has been retired).  I love it!  The fit is great, and the style is flattering.

The only change I made was to make the ends of the ties angled instead of straight across.The sleeves look more elbow-length than 3/4 and I can't remember if that was a lack-of-fabric issue or what.

The fabric is heavenly.  Very silky but stable enough for easy cutting and sewing.

I would love to make another Liberty jersey dress in this fun summery fabric, but it will be a bit before the fabric budget can handle another go.

16 comments:

  1. How pretty! I don't know if I can resist that yellow print you linked to...

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    1. I know. It's been in my dreams. It's just so happy!

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  2. Beautiful! You've been busy lately!

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    1. I have definitely been on a blogging kick. I have been sewing and knitting a lot, but also blogging older projects that I never put up.

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  3. Lovely dress. I have not seen or felt any of the Liberty jerseys in person and have been wondering what they are like. It looks like the right amount of drape for this dress.

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    1. It is really nice. Very smooth but not thin, and it doesn't feel like it will pill any time soon like you get with some rayon jerseys. I think it is worth the price.

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    1. Thanks! Wrap dresses are great for fitting forgiveness. :-)

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  5. I love it! And I really love the yellow print! It's on sale!! :-)

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