Vogue 1250

~ Pamela Klingensmith

This popular dress was reviewed a number of times on PatternReview.com .  And after reading Adrienne’s blog I knew I had to make it.

I have too many bumps and bulges to wear a solid, form-fitting dress so I chose this terrific ITY print from Denver Fabrics.  It camouflages body flaws quite nicely!!
I cut my usual pattern size 14 and made no alterations at all.  It is a perfect fit.  I followed the pattern instructions as written, except I added one step.  For the life of me, I can’t understand why a designer pattern would leave an unfinished edge inside the garment.  Yes, I realize knit won’t ravel, but how unfinished looking!  The top edge of the cowl neck (referred to in the instructions as the front self facing) just hangs inside the garment without a finished edge.  I used my serger to sew a narrow rolled hem.  Here’s a picture:
Since it is a lightweight, unlined knit garment, I used a four-thread overlock stitch on my serger to finish all other inside seams:
I really like this dress and the confirmation of what a great pattern it is, was when I received a number of positive comments at church yesterday.

Published by Pamela Klingensmith

Sewing is my passion and I always have a notion to sew, but sometimes I get distracted with other crafty endeavors. I share my creative accomplishments (and sometimes failures) here on my blog. I am a licensed Martha Pullen beginning sewing instructor and serger instructor. For 5 years, I taught new owners how to use their Bernina sewing machines at my local Bernina dealer, and for 2 years I taught serger project classes at my local Baby Lock dealer. These days, my professional time is spent retailing handmade purse and bag making supplies and patterns. I also sell a small selection of fabric as well as my handmade bags and purses. "The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps." Prov. 16:9

5 thoughts on “Vogue 1250”

  3. This is perfect fabric for this dress. I have some of those lumps and bumps and your idea of using a print makes a lot of sense and an idea I will have to copy!

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