clearly I need deadlines – and your help!
Back in January, Melanie organised and posted details of a Melbourne SewcieTea (pronounced “society”), to which we could all wear our loveliest self made frocks. It’s on this Sunday afternoon. Something like 75 days after the initial announcement.
And no, I haven’t yet made a dress to wear to it.
So, I need your help! Here are the current contenders:
Vogue 1287, in a woven satiny, slightly stretchy print:
Vogue 1103, in another woven satiny, slightly stretchy print. I’d use a solid for the contrast band at the bottom. But I seem to remember that Rachel hated this pattern when she made it up.
Vogue 1194 or Vogue 1027, in this printed knit (it’s an ITY type of knit, so it’s very stretchy and relatively heavy):
The A-line Cambie in a stretch sateen.
There were more contenders, but I have managed to narrow it down a little to these options. The weather forecast for Sunday at this stage is 21 degrees. So, which should I make? What do you think?
Hi, i really like the vogue 1103. You can wear it just like that or if it’s a little chilly, with dark panty hose or leggings underneath:) I’d give anything to go through your stash of patterns. I can’t get any here in Paraguay, but I buy the burda magazines from Germany, and they help:) Have a great time sewing your tea-party dress!
Log I love that Vogue 1287!
That was supposed to be “ooh” not “log”… damn autocorrect.
I like the second one – it looks nice and comfy, particularly if you’re going to take part in the Sewcie Tea tea!!
Vogue 1103 because I have that pattern and want to see how it is made up.
I’m voting for the top one – mostly because I have that pattern and want to try it soon! The 1103 sizing was really weird, so maybe be prepared to tinker if you go that one! If not, the DKNY one is an easy make – maybe good for a deadline? Xx
I like vogue 1027! It’ll look great with some tight, a scarf and a jacket if it’s chilly enough and it’ll look nice in warmer seasons too. You can shorten the length to give you the option to wear boots if you like or just to show off some colored tights to match that lovely print! I can’t wait to see what you decide!
I would go for Vogue 1027 but not in a print. I would do the longer length in a solid color.
I’d just love to see your pattern collection and fabric stash!! Look at what you pulled out, just like that!
Great options! I could see you in Vogue 1027. I could see you in that with some of your accessories too
No contest! cambie!!
I’d like to see you make and wear a Cambie. But i’ll settle for Vogue 1027. 🙂
I definitely agree! It’s really cute and perfect for a tea party.
I have made 1027 in a lycra/knit. It has a lot of fabric for the skirt and mine hangs very heavy from the waist seam. Probably not great with a heavy fabric
I’m another vote for Vogue 1027. All lovely choices though. Can’t wait to see the finished result
I really like the look of Vogue 1287 and I love that fabric but I would go with either
Vogue 1027 or Vogue 1194 because it is quick to make and I really like that colourful fabric.
My vote is for the Cambie, with the fuller skirt. Looks perfect for a girly afternoon tea.
I love Vogue 1194 or 1027, classic and endlessly wearable!
Oooh, Vogue 1027 in that beautiful printed knit definitely! Tops the list but they all look amazing!!
I love numbers 2 and 3 – but my vote is for the Cambie. It’s sweet, and a meeting for tea is sweet – I think it’s the perfect ‘tea’ dress.
GO CAMBIE – YEAH!!!
I think the bright spotty stretchy one – either pattern, but the long sleeves would be more practical for the months ahead.
I’m going to say the Vogue 1194 for pure practicality, can be worn with tights and boots in the cold weather, has POCKETS!!, and looks as if it could hide a multiple helping at the TEA table. 😉
Would love to see the Cambie. My second choice is the 1194. No matter what you create, I’m certain it will be lovely.
I love the very first one!
Ooh a loaded question Lara… my first thought is that the second photo looks a little maternity-esque…
You are TOO funny Jodie – you know that I always like a maternity-esque dress – even though I am well past maternity! More room for the pot belly and spare tyre in those styles…
I don’t know if it’s too late to vote, but i vote the 1194. Look forward to seeing whichever you go with on Sunday!
I vote for the camby dress, love the pattern and definitely my favorite between the four.
Hi Lara, definately the Vogue 1194!!!! This looks like a lovely fitting frock – I love the little gathers at the back – ha, one of my Mesop purchases has exactly this and it really tones down one’s behind!!! Good luck – Lisa