I really wanted to sew something with Vintage Vogue patterns, but it took me ages to choose one from their catalogue in John Lewis in London. I wanted something really unique, something I can't make by just modifying a basic bodice and adding a circle skirt. This pattern caught my eye with an interesting inside yoke and a lovely pleated skirt.

I must say that at some point I've got a little lazy and wanted to skip the yoke detail and use bias biding tape instead. But that way the neckline was way too low for me. I had no choice but to spend some time on attaching that yoke, and I truly don't regret it now. It adds a very nice touch to the dress.

One of the reasons why I wanted to skip the yoke is because I made too many bodice alterations. I've heard so many times that vintage patterns were designed for much slimmer waists than we have today. I checked the envelope measurement information and decided to sew a bigger size, which is 10 in my case. Unfortunately, it happened to be much bigger than I expected, so I had to alter a lot. Of course, it was my own fault that I didn't double check: the numbers on the pattern details were completely different.

Fabric is a 100% cotton, bought in MacCulloch & Wallis in London. Like I wrote in my last post, I really miss London and the wonderful fabric shops that can be found there.

Just like I was expecting, I didn't need 5-6 m of fabric. I didn't make a very long skirt, so I used about 4.5 m.

Just in general this pattern is really good. Moreover, it can be used even by petite ladies.

 I love this dress, especially when I wear it with a petticoat.

Do you like Vintage Vogue patterns? Do you need to alter them a lot?