PROJECT DETAILS
| Status | Finished |
|---|---|
| Started | 4/11/2022 |
| Finished | 5/30/2022 |
| Pattern Name | Vogue 8146 |
| Size | 10 [final],12 [muslin #1] |
| Fabric | Thrifted Mystery Polyester Twill Fabric |
| Notions | Thread, zipper |
| Machines | Sewing, Serger |
NOTES
I decided to take a break from pants making. And so, on a fabric buying whim, I decided to start sewing V 8146.
First try: Traced and cut out a straight size 12 dress. There were some fitting issues: gapping under arm seams and neckline; bust darts too high; petite dress fold lines; and swayback
Second try: Traced and cut out a straight size 10 dress.
Third try: Size 10 with modifications:
Reduced the length of the slit from 10” to 7.5:”
Bring in back french darts to account for swayback
Adjust neckline by 1/2” on back piece; Actually, I think I have a rounded back and I decided to follow the rounded back adjustment tutorial I found on Youtube
Resources Used
The Rounded Back Adjustment // Alexandra Morgan // Youtube tutorial
How To: Dart Manipulation (Pattern Cutting) // Made to Sew // Youtube tutorial
How To: True | Truing a Dart (Sewing) // Made to Sew // Youtube tutorial
The Sway Back Adjustment 3 Ways // Alexandra Morgan // Youtube tutorial *
*Realized that the issue was that my hip is low and needed more room
How To: Pattern Match Fabric for a Garment // Made to Sew // Youtube tutorial
How to Match Plaids, Stripes, and Large Patterns // Seamwork // Website tutorial
How To: Thread Tracing // Made to Sew // Youtube tutorial
Thread Tracing and Tailor’s Tacks // Sally’s Custom Couture // Youtube tutorial
Sewing with Tweed // Mood Fabrics // Website post
Modifications
Petite adjustment (above the waistline only)
Rounded back adjustment
Added 2” at lengthen line
Shorten the split from 10” to 7.5” and adjust the circles
Move the first circle up by 1.5” and then stitch above the metal stopper
Place zipper tape higher and ensure that it starts near the top zipper stopper to prevent a gap at the neckline
Added 1/2” at hip
FINAL THOUGHTS
I originally bought some beautiful, easter feeling tweed. Alas, I got overwhelmed with matching the fabric pattern. So, I decided to use up some mystery polyester twill-ish fabric and to just get this thing sewn.
I was able to work through my sewing block, and I ended up liking the end result. I made the dress long, which means that it works best with heels. If I make a future version of this pattern, I will make one that is shorter so I have more shoe options. The black fabric (pictured) is sitting in my stash and waiting for another go at this pattern.