I adored Vogue 8728 (a 1940s reprint pattern) when I used it for my Gather & Go jersey dress last fall so much that I’ve used it again to sew my Spring shopping dress.
This time it’s made using a turquoise cotton jersey fabric which has a lot more stretch in its width. This meant improvisation time for me. I’m usually a size 12 for the big 4 companies’ patterns and Vogue 8728 happened to be one of those patterns that can be sewn in woven or knit. For the Gather & Go jersey dress, I used size 10 pieces for the gathered yoke and skirt as I used a very stable, almost ponte knit, typed jersey which had less stretch in it. For the Spring shopping dress, I traced size 8 for the gathered yoke and used size 10 for the rest. I didn’t shorten the skirt this time. And as with most patterns, very slight adjustment to the fit was still required.
It’s such an easy dress to wear and I could wear it any day really. I was out shopping with my family last weekend in my new dress styled with my self-made mustard belt, orange bag and flats and was happy with how happy spring it looked.
But what made it even more delightful was that it went perfectly well with my red self-made belt too:)
And honestly, I will wear it belt-less to fetch my kids. I think it looks pretty flattering for a comfy jersey dress with no zipper closure, don’t you?
Have a blessed sewing week everyone:)
lovely! beautiful spring colour!
You are awesome and you look stunning with the dress! Bravo! I will make one tonight :-)
Such a lovely dress!
Your versions of this dress are so inspirational. I have this pattern and want to make it too. Love it done up in the turquoise knit. You look fabulous in it!
The dress is lovely, and suits you well. And it does look comfortable.
I don’t have this pattern, but must now get it!
I just cut this out in a seersucker- your pattern review was the one that sold it for me. This is so adorable on you!
I love this dress on you. I recently muslined it for myself and it was one of the worst things I have ever made, but it seems to look great on everyone else – I guess I’m just weird )
Perfect dress and you look beautiful in it. I love your accessory combinations too.
I love this dress!! It’s amazing how much a small detail like the gathers in the bodice can make a simple design look fantastic. This may have pushed me over the edge from lurking to sewing.
so cute! your dresses are always amazing and suit you so well :)
This is really cute! I love your color combo accessory pairings with it. The turquoise and yellow and the turquoise and red both look fantastic! It’s really classy looking, but seems like it would be really comfortable to wear too. :-)
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It’s such a cute dress and I love how you can change the accessories with it. The orange belt, purse, and shoes are my favorite.
Such a wonderful dress! and a gorgeous colour.
Arghhhh, I’m in love with your dress. Another UFO for me. My God…
This is lovely! The color looks so good on you! This is a very flattering style for you. Jersey dresses are the best. Your dress looks great with the orange belt and flats, but I really love how the dress looks with the belt you made, the red shoes and the purse. So cute!
What a stunning dress and I love the different colour combinations you’ve styled. Lovely!
This is just lovely! That’s a beautiful color on you. A very chic knit dress – I’m adding this pattern to my must-buy list.
Found this through A Sewing Odyssey– it’s absolutely gorgeous! I especially love it with the mustard belt! Great job!
I want this dress!! It’s perfect! Love the fun color and contrasting belt. :)
Hi Audrey, I literally stumbled on your blog! Pleasant surprise to see someone so passionate about sewing/tailoring just when I’m starting to lament the dying trade. By the way, are your clothes for sale? :)
This is so pretty and looks great on you. Happy sewing.