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December 01, 2006

Asking for Directions

Vogue 273

Kat emailed me asking if anyone had the directions for this fabulous dress; she has the pattern, but no roadmap ... I told her I'd post and see! She's willing to pay for photocopying/postage/etc. This is definitely not one to attempt without the instructions! That draping, and the bow, and that tricky midriff point ...

Anyone? Think of yourself as a midwife helping to bring this beautiful baby into the world! And we'll make her send pics when it's complete!

Email me or leave a comment ...

posted by Erin @ 1:23 PM  

22 Comments:

  • At Dec 1, 2006 3:56:00 PM, Anonymous Lanetz Living said…

    Hi Erin,
    I looked thru my inventory of Patterns and I do not have it. I will keep my eyes open for it.

    It is stunning! Wish I had it. ;)

     

  • At Dec 1, 2006 4:06:00 PM, Anonymous Jane said…

    I just want to say thanks for the blog. I've been home for several months dealing with treatment for breast cancer and the one thing I've done each day is check Dress a Day for the latest pattern, general wit/smart aleck comments and fabric swatch. No matter how nauseated, distraught over baldness or just plain bad/mad I've felt the site has been a pleasure. I know, I know.....you didn't know you were bringing joy to the 'shut-in' crowd, but you have. Live with it!
    xxx
    Jane`

     

  • At Dec 1, 2006 4:17:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    That is a gorgeous dress. I don't have the pattern though. I wish I did!

     

  • At Dec 1, 2006 5:19:00 PM, Blogger Melanie said…

    This dress took my breath away!! How amazing-I'd love it in a dark red silk taffeta.

     

  • At Dec 1, 2006 8:22:00 PM, Blogger SweetJen said…

    I don't have the pattern, wish I did - and wish her the best of luck in finding it! What a beauty!

     

  • At Dec 1, 2006 8:35:00 PM, Anonymous Sandra said…

    Man that patern is gorgeous, and still wearable and relevant in today's style.

     

  • At Dec 1, 2006 10:08:00 PM, Anonymous Judy said…

    I dont have the directions, but if she sends me the pattern I will figure it out! this is gorgeous! I would love to have a copy of it.

     

  • At Dec 1, 2006 10:31:00 PM, Anonymous Marcia in austin said…

    Like Judy, if I had it in my hands I could figure it out...

     

  • At Dec 2, 2006 2:27:00 AM, Anonymous Well Rounded Dresser said…

    jane, thanks for slipping that in - I've been shut in myself for six weeks, lung stuff, on oxygen, medicine gives me insomnia, blah blah blah. A Dress A Day makes me SO HAPPY! It's as good as lunch with The Girls. Hang in there, sistah.

     

  • At Dec 2, 2006 7:07:00 AM, Blogger Summerset said…

    I was thinking the same thing, if I had the pattern pieces, I could figure it out.

    Kat - Does this pattern have numbered notches? Some of the Vogue's do. If it does, find notch #1, it should be on the first seam you sew, notch #2 will be on the second seam, etc. Try to find all of them in order before you sew. Each notch will then have a mate on another pattern piece, numbered the same. So, both #1's go together and #2's, etc. Not sure if that will help, depends on the pattern.

     

  • At Dec 2, 2006 7:13:00 AM, Anonymous MarilynB said…

    Vogue Patterns should definitely bring this dress pattern back in their Retro collection. It's so beautiful.

     

  • At Dec 2, 2006 7:53:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    If the instructions don't turn up, I'd suggest you do a 'trial run' out of cheap fabric and work out the construction methods which are best for this. Sometimes we can use nicer/finer professional construction methods instead of the usual pattern 'for the home dressmaker' instructions.

    Jane, I wish with all my heart that you will be able to beat that disease. Stay positive.

     

  • At Dec 2, 2006 8:37:00 AM, Blogger Kat said…

    Thanks for showing this on your blog! I am thrilled!
    I have already cut the pattern out in muslin and I am going to give it a trial run in the next few weeks.
    I was lucky to find fabric that is almost a match!

     

  • At Dec 2, 2006 8:56:00 AM, Blogger Erin said…

    Dear Jane and WRD -- I can't tell you how touched and overwhelmed I were by your comments; I am just glad I can be even a little bit of a consolation!

    I hope you both feel better soon!

     

  • At Dec 2, 2006 11:52:00 AM, Anonymous another Julia said…

    I wish I had somewhere to wear it!!

     

  • At Dec 2, 2006 4:30:00 PM, Anonymous mickey said…

    I hope Jane and 'well rounded dresser' won't mind that I'm praying for them.

    And if my butt wasn't so well rounded I might've been able to wear this pattern...

     

  • At Dec 3, 2006 10:28:00 PM, Blogger iopine said…

    Boy, I hope she gets her instructions. SOMEONE MUST MAKE THAT DRESS!

     

  • At Dec 4, 2006 8:49:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    That dress is so beautiful, I want to cry! Could she try contacting Vouge for the instructions?

     

  • At Dec 4, 2006 12:23:00 PM, Blogger Kathryn Brown said…

    I want the black dress too. I'm dying for a new one and I've been dreaming about that one.

    http://hiddenmelmelanieonline.blogspot.com/

     

  • At Dec 7, 2006 4:12:00 AM, Blogger floridaprincess said…

    Jane I hope you and Well rounded dresser feel better soon.

     

  • At Dec 7, 2006 1:34:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Any one else notice this dress looks a lot like the one Ava Mendes wore on Access Holliwood last night? I do suggest you guys get intouch with Vogue they might be willing to help, you never know until you ask.

     

  • At Dec 8, 2006 7:25:00 AM, Blogger purejuice said…

    great site, thank you so much.

    vogue patterns has a phone number to order discontinued patterns, if they have them:
    1-800-766-3619

     

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