May we talk about Vogue 8997, please? I know it’s been talked about a dozen times over by other people, but I think I love it. I picked up this color splotched stretch cotton sateen at Hancock Fabrics last fall when the Spring Coordinates section went to 70% off. Remember this dress from last fall? Same fabric sale, so I had to get it. I used a random white polyester stable knit that I found in pieces in the remnant bin to line it. I love them together. The dress has some heft when you pick it up, but feels like a second skin when on.
Just look at it, the V-neck, the V-back, the full skirt, and guess what? It has pockets! Why did I wait so long to jump on the Vogue 8997 bandwagon? 🙂
As a pattern review, it’s described as “lined dress has princess seams, close-fitting bodice, raised waist, stitched hems, back zipper, and unlined sleeve variations.” I sewed view B in a size 6. I followed the directions except for slipstitching the shoulders. I pulled them through the bodice and machine stitched them instead.
I love this dress. It feels great, the pockets are well placed and hidden. It twirls with abandon, and i want so many more iterations of it! 🙂
It’s beautiful! Maybe I need this patter, too…
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You should get it! 🙂
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Such a stunning picture, you are very talented ! xx
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Thank you! 🙂 I appreciate the compliment!
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Beautiful dress! Significant twirl factor too.
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🙂 Thank you! Life is all about the twirl lol no matter how old I get spinning around and having a skirt fly makes me smile 🙂
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I love the way the skirt hangs, so pretty.
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Me too! And the twirl too lol
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Another “like” from me! 😍
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Thank you! 🙂 I love this one!
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Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you! 🙂
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i just found your blog when searching for a vogue 9053 review– now i have to have this pattern, what a gorgeous dress!!
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Thank you! 🙂 love your blog! Hope you like the pattern 🙂
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Love not only the dress and details, but also the fabric choice. Looks stunning!
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Thank you! 🙂
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