Vogue 1312 for a Beginner?

[talamasca]

I bit the bullet and sewed it....never sewed so slowly in my life lol lol

Just thought I'd check before trimming and apart from seeming like a puzzle pulling it the right sides out....I think it's ok 

Yes....I'll be adding a zip 

[talamasca]

Thank you again....I really don't think I could've gotten this far without your photos. I had hoped to finish the bodice today but I'm at the hand sewing stage....I absolutely detest hand sewing and I'm rubbish at it....worried I'll spoil the finish! Might have to beg a friend at sewing class to do it! Lol

[DementedFairy]

Well done- it definitely looks more work on the sleeveless version!

[Tamnymore]

Looks good, Talamasca. Can you remind me what you have to hand sew on this dress? I can't rememember doing any hand sewing on the versions I did. Might just be me being lazy though.

In any case, with hand sewing, unless it's a really delicate fabric you can always unpick and resew your stitching if you don't like your first attempt.

[Lyn-J]

Well done Steph, I'm proud to have been a small part of that 

[Lyn-J]

For completeness
Step 19
Check that the waist seam has no puckers then finish
P1020354 by Lyn-J, on Flickr

P1020355 by Lyn-J, on Flickr

I'm not pressing my seams, because the fabric is full of starch and leaving gunk all over my iron. this is ok as the seams are not being crossed by others.
P1020355 by Lyn-J, on Flickr

[Lyn-J]

I did a 5/8" seam on mine, just thought it was more suited with the embroidery (this is supposed to be the last step)

P1020356 by Lyn-J, on Flickr

[talamasca]

Yours looks lovely Lyn and I love the addition of the embroidery 

I've a quilted bag class next weekend so won't get chance to do any more until the weekend after.....if only I didn't work!

I need to hand sew between top of shoulder strap and under arm with a slipstitch. I know how to do it but I've no patience for hand sewing 

If the sleeve version doesn't have hand sewing I'll def make that one from now on lol lol

[Lyn-J]

Step 26
I worked this as 4 separate seams.
first bit
P1020357 by Lyn-J, on Flickr

Then trimmed with the overlocker
P1020359 by Lyn-J, on Flickr

[Lyn-J]

Steph there's no hand sewing on the Sleeved version - so you're committed now 

This one has only a tiny bit and its on the inside, so no-one will see it. It may also be possible to catch that while you are edge-stitching, but a bit risky

ETA thank you

[Tamnymore]

That explains it. I've only ever done sleeves with this pattern so no hand stitching.

[Lyn-J]

Ta Dah
P1020360 by Lyn-J, on Flickr

ooh look the creases!!!
I'm now removing superfluous tacking thread, trimming ends then in the wash hoping its goiing to drape a bit better afterwards

There's eight hours worth of embroidery in the skirt

[UttaRetch]

Gorgeous.  I hope there is going to be an 'action shot'. 

[Snowgoose]

That is so, so pretty!  I love the wildflower embroidery, such a summery look.  I would like to try this dress at some point in time, I do have an overlocker - a vintage Bernina Bernette - but am still too nervous of it to try and learn how to use it  silly, I know!  I think maybe the week ahead I will take it out of its mothballs and get acquainted  . First step, the dreaded threading  Off to YouTube for help 

[DementedFairy]

Overlocker not necessary by any means, I sewed for many years without needing one