Wrap dresses come and go in my life. I remember sewing a DKNY one in 88'-ish—I know I was in high school. The short sleeves were too long and it took a gazillion yards. I kind of forgot about wrap dresses until recently. I couldn't find one I liked enough to buy, so started researching sewing patterns. This dress pattern was chosen as a fall staple because 1.) I knew I could nurse in it. 2.) I can wear it under cardigans, and 3.) it got rave reviews over here. There are great tips in the reviews too—like to add an 1" or so to the bodice length because it runs strangely short.
In my version above, this Vogue 8379 dress is sleeveless because of the mishap mentioned in the previous post. It's all good—I prefer sleeveless tops and like to use a little 1/8" elastic to make a sassy little gather like I did here, right across the shoulder seam. Even though I sewed this like drunk train wreck, it came out just fine. I have knit fabric waiting for another but I'm not sure I need 2 of these in cotton knit jersey. I'm tempted to try it in a woven. It calls for a moderate stretch knit. I'm so glad I didn't break the bank and get the organic jersey for this because there was a lot of hacking. A long sleeved one in wool jersey would be kill. Oh, that would be soooo nice. We shall see.
Next up, I am all about this dress pattern—so stinking cute!! And so similar in overall vibe to the A.P.C. dresses this season. Dare I make it in a plaid? Not sure about the non-functioning pockets in the Vogue pattern. I think they would have to functional for me. So much to consider. I also have my eye on this one, which could look awesome, or very wrong.
