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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Vogue 1250 Maxi-mized

Okay I'm gonna admit it right up front...I'm a copy cat.  Because I copied this idea straight from Katie, who blogs as, KidMD.  She posted about how she maxi-mized her Vogue 1250 dress and I followed suit.



It was really easy.  First I went to the fabric closet (that is groaning under the weight of the newly added fabric, I may add) and picked this gorgeous knit that I purchased from GStreet in Rockville, MD during the Great Fabric Excursion this past April. 

Next I went over to Kay's blog, The Sewing Lawyer, because when she made her second version of V1250, she deepened the cowl neckline and added some more to the back armhole piece.


this gave my cowl neckline some extra ummph!

I had already added a little to my back armhole but following Kay's lead, I added a little more.


When I laid my fabric out, I added an additional 15" to lengthen the dress from knee to maxi length.  Now if you've made V1250 this season you know that this is a quick and easy sew.  It must be because presently there are 39 reviews on Pattern Review and I know that Erica and Liana have also made versions of this dress.  So if you've made it before you may want to maxi-mize one for yourself too.


I did make two changes to the maxi-mized version. Per Katie's advice, I added a back slit at the bottom of the dress then I added about an inch in width to the front of my dress from the waist down, to give it a little looser fit.  Finally right now the dress' hem is just serge finished...it may stay this way or I may hem it...but I'm not sweating it since it is a weekend dress.  Oh and is it necessary to remind you that my pattern now has side seams?  I changed that when I made dress number two.

A back view...


...I'll be wearing this out to dinner with friends later this afternoon...and if you are going to PR NYC fabric shopping day, you will probably see it there too!  Because this wears just as wonderfully as the shorter version does.


...as always, more later!

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40 comments:

  1. SusanAugust 21, 2011 4:09 AM

    I love the maxi version of this dress! I also want to make a version in printed fabric since my original was made in a sold....this might be the ticket.

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  2. CarolAugust 21, 2011 5:31 AM

    A brilliant idea and it looks great on you. I will definitely be stealing this idea!

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  3. ShellyAugust 21, 2011 6:02 AM

    Carolyn, it looks fabulous! I also want to steal this idea ;)

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  4. AndreaAugust 21, 2011 6:53 AM

    Carolyn,
    Absolutely gorgeous fabric. It makes the dress, which is beautiful on you. Love this longer version!

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  5. ElarayAugust 21, 2011 7:09 AM

    I like maxi dresses on everyone except me! Yours looks great.

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  6. pattiAugust 21, 2011 7:11 AM

    Fantastic, Carolyn! You have really gotten your money's worth from 1250.

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  7. gwensewsAugust 21, 2011 7:52 AM

    Nice job! I love a maxi dress. They are super comfortable in warm weather.

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  8. SigridAugust 21, 2011 7:58 AM

    You're really on a roll with this pattern. Summer being almost totally absent here this year made that I only made one in the end, but it's so nice to see all your beautiful versions, inclusing this maxi.

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  9. shamsAugust 21, 2011 8:02 AM

    Woot! A nice dress! And good for you to sew up fabric from our outing! I am green with envy over the shopping day in NY. Think of me as you buy some great fabric!!

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  10. sewing spotsAugust 21, 2011 8:08 AM

    Very pretty! I love maxi dresses but I get weird looks when I try to wear one where I live. sigh.

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  11. toyAugust 21, 2011 8:23 AM

    well, now you have to make another one for sure, the maxi version is like a whole new dress, its beautiful, great print

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  12. SEWNAugust 21, 2011 8:47 AM

    Love it. You are so fast!!!! Can't wait to see you next week.

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  13. Linda LAugust 21, 2011 9:06 AM

    I like the maxi version also. Lovely fabric.

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  14. LoriAugust 21, 2011 9:29 AM

    This is fabulous maxi dress. Thanks for all the links and alteration information.

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  15. KID, MDAugust 21, 2011 9:35 AM

    Love it!!! I'm glad the back slit worked for you. I think I'm going to do that for my next one. Cuz you know there's going to be another one! LOL

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  16. a little sewingAugust 21, 2011 9:42 AM

    but of course, copying ideas is a necessity!! LOVE that dress.

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  17. Lisette MAugust 21, 2011 10:01 AM

    It is wonderful, I look forward to seeing it and you in person next weekend!

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  18. AndreaAugust 21, 2011 10:17 AM

    Love, love, love this.

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  19. IreneAugust 21, 2011 10:41 AM

    Lovely!

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  20. JodieAugust 21, 2011 10:50 AM

    You look MAHVALOUS dahlink! It's a lovely version and fresh and perfect for summer. Wish I lived close as I'd love to see it in person at the fabric shopping day.
    Now I want someone to figure out how to put 3/4 length sleeves on this dress so I can make it up for a Canadian winter!

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  21. KimAugust 21, 2011 11:21 AM

    Love love love it! I am so going to copy it too! And very unashamedly ;-)

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  22. EugeniaAugust 21, 2011 2:03 PM

    I can't believe the lightening speed at which you work - I had only just caught up with Katie's blog and thought what a great idea and here you are having seen it, done it and wearing it!! Your maxi version of this dress looks so fabulous - it screams casual elegance!

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  23. KubyAugust 21, 2011 2:18 PM

    This dress looks darling on you! I hope you had fun at your dinner!

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  24. knitmachinequeen (KMQ)August 21, 2011 2:34 PM

    Carolyn I hate you. First because I don't have any maxis(sp)and second because I had two failed attempts at 1250. Both times there was a lot of fabric pooling in front right below the waist. Wahhhhh! I'll just have to enjoy1250 through you. Great dress.

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  25. dotted linesAugust 21, 2011 2:41 PM

    Oh, I love the idea! And of course your version is just lovely.

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  26. .x.Helen.x.August 21, 2011 2:41 PM

    You look great, it is very flattering on you. :)

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  27. Carla(LoverofWords)August 21, 2011 2:49 PM

    that looks really good on you

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  28. LianaAugust 21, 2011 3:25 PM

    Gorgeous! I'm so glad to see this lengthened. I've thought of doing this too, and now I know it will work very well.

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  29. Mary BethAugust 21, 2011 6:12 PM

    Looks great as a maxi!

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  30. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 6:47 PM

    Way to go!!!! I am now making three not two more versions of this dress. Yes, one will now be a maxi!

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  31. Amy W.August 21, 2011 7:38 PM

    I must say....
    very, very chic!!
    :)

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  32. KARIMAAugust 21, 2011 11:31 PM

    Very!!!!!Cute!!!!!

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  33. AmandaAugust 22, 2011 12:35 AM

    Beautiful...I maxi-mized mine too.

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  34. AllisonCAugust 22, 2011 4:47 AM

    You are definitely getting value for money from this fantastic pattern, your maxi looks great (good way to quickly use up some of your fabric collection too!)

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  35. GingerAugust 22, 2011 12:41 PM

    What a pretty dress! I'm planning to go to PR NYC Saturday too, and I would love to meet you in person after following you on your blog for a while!

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  36. SophiaAugust 22, 2011 2:13 PM

    Hi Carolyn:

    I am going back to sewing after a six-year break raising a baby, and I am soooo glad I found your blog! I liked it so much that I saved the link in my toolbar so I can find it right away. Thanks so much for all your work!!!

    Sophia

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  37. CennettaAugust 23, 2011 6:07 PM

    Making this a maxi dress is so kewl. And you know I saw Katie's version on Flickr too. Super chic! Yeah!

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  38. The Slapdash SewistAugust 24, 2011 11:57 AM

    What a great weekend look! Very casual chic.

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  39. Lisa H.August 24, 2011 6:38 PM

    Great maxi version. It looks very nice on you. How tall are you ?

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  40. prttynpnkSeptember 03, 2011 7:43 AM

    Great dress! Your alterations are really helpful- I need this pattern now!

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