Friday, August 15, 2014

Mizono for Fall

 I am so anxious to do some fall sewing....was getting so tired of summer clothes that I put them all away and found this "transitional" brown linen that will be cool to wear but looks a little fall-ish.  I chose this pattern, 1410,  from the new batch from Vogue.

A very simple pattern, just a front and back,  with the skirt cut in a huge bell shape. The directions say to turn in and stitch around the neck and arm openings but I made bias binding, which I think looks much better.

There are some small tucks on the front that really give the draped look that I like so much, though I did not make mine as deep as the pattern and also didn't add the tie and button which gives the design very sharp angles.

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The really fun part of this pattern is that it has a series of buttons on the inside side seams so that one can  put the hem at different lengthens.  I preferred the longer length on this but am making another version that I will try wearing the tunic length so stay tuned!  Yeah for autumn!

9 comments:

  1. I just picked up fabric and elastic for this pattern earlier this week. I can't wait to make it! Your version looks amazing!

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  2. What a fun dress! You are quick; I'm still waiting on another Vogue sale at Joanns before I can pick up any of the new patterns.

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  3. The dress looks so YOU. I intend to get this pattern at one of the future sales and give it a whirl. Great work!

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  4. A sophisticated and glamorous look on you. Kudos!

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  5. Thanks for writing about this pattern. I love what you did with it.

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  6. I love it, Peggy! Interesting to know that the hem is configurable.

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  7. Looking great, Peg! I already have this pattern in the stash so thanks for the incentive to hunt for the right fabric. And for the excellent hint about using binding instead of turned hems. I know what you mean about dressing for cooler weather. So much easier and more fun to layer.

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