Monday, June 13, 2011

Vogue 8552 in Yellow

Vogue 8552

This is the second time I've made this dress/tunic. The first one is here, made in red linen. This is the first garment I have made from the fabric purchased during my recent trip to Sydney. It is a light-weight cotton with a floral pattern on a stripy texture. I bought quite a few pieces of gorgeous fabric and consequently spend most of my days mulling over designs in my head. 

I wanted to make a tunic that could be worn as both a top and as a dress. The dress is perfect for the warmer months and when worn with jeans, is all I need for Winter.


As a dress. 

I actually think the colour looks better over jeans. Yellow is not not the best colour for me, but I couldn't resist the fabric. I'll actually need to wear a slip under when I wear it out and about. 

A few details:

Lacy sleeves - Guipure Lace trim


Pleated neckline

Back view 

Close up of slouchy pockets
I placed the fabric so that the lines were horizontal on the hemband. I sewed guipure lace over the seam.

Verdict - I'm very happy with this tunic top/dress. I think the colour works better as a top for me though. The yellow doesn't quite work with so much of my skintone exposed.

16 comments:

  1. Great dress! Different enough from the previous version that it doesn't even make me think of the first. Nice details with that lace. I prefer it with the jeans too. Maybe on its own it would look better accessorised with a different colour. With the jeans, you have that red / yellow / blue primary colour combo. What if you wear it with green when it is on its own? Or perhaps black accessories? Or a lighter blue?

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  2. I love it! You look foxy in it without the jeans, but I like the jeans too.

    That looks like a simple pattern for you though ... something a bit more up my alley ... ie no buttons or zips.

    And so great that you can make multiples of it. It looks fab! As do the shoes.

    Clever sausage.

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  3. I think it is great! I love yellow. I also have a pink-ish skin tone. I am never sure if it is flattering or not, but I feel good in it and I wear it.

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  4. I love it and I love the fabric too. Where did you shop in Sydney? I have also made that dress, I might have to pull it out again.

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  5. I love, love, love this tunic. It looks fantastic on you either over jeans or as a dress.
    Anne xx

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  6. What a cute dress! I really like the neckline and the yellow. I don't do much yellow either, because it's hard to know if a particular shade of yellow is a good one, but I think this yellow is good on you.

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  7. Lovely dress. It must be very warm in north Queensland.

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  8. I think it is gorgeous, and I love yellow and would wear this in a heartbeat! Those big slouchy pockets are some kind of wonderful too...

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  9. The slouchy pockets are fantastic--and I love it over jeans too. The lace gives it the perfect touch of femininity.

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  10. Love it, love the colour, love the lace, love the pockets...well you get the picture.

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  11. The yellow fabric is fabulous. I think it looks fine with your skin tone. You could try it with some purple accessories-- purple and yellow are complementary. I struggle with yellow, too, though I love it. My skin tone is slightly olive and I always feel like yellow makes me look all one color.

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  12. Look at you showing off your bare arms! So jealous, it's been cold and non stop rain here in Sydney, boo!!
    That dress/tunic is fabulous, just my style, I love it over jeans.

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  13. How much fun is this?! I love the fabric and the free and easy design. I think it works as a dress just as well as over the jeans - but maybe if you need more colour contrast you could wear it over a straight skirt for warmer weather?

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  14. Aaaah I love this! I bought the pattern immediately XD It's on it's way now and I can't wait to get my hands on it! Should be a good make for summer XD Thanks for the awesome review.

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