It is meant to be a wrap dress, but I knew when I first saw the pattern that I would prefer it had a different use. You see, if I am going to work hard enough to do all that topstitching, I want to be able to wear this thing more frequently than you can wear a high-impact dress.
And anyway, who wouldn't want an overlay fancy housecoat? I made mine so that it could be worn with or without the belt. I added a button closure to the front so that it can feel secure no matter what.
I used a very soft cotton broadcloth for the outside, and a floral cotton lawn inside (the same as is on the belt). And I think its pretty obvious from these photos that I have not been ironing my housecoat.
But I do highly recommend Vogue 1239 as a well-executed designer pattern, whether you want it for its original purpose or for an alternative one!
This is lovely!
ReplyDeleteI like your approach to the pattern.
ReplyDeleteEncourages me to put more effort into 'round the house' wear.