Buy the V2048 Evening Dress sewing pattern from Vogue. It’s perfect for an advanced dressmaker. Special occasion dresses are lined and underlined. Close-fitting bodice has slightly raised waist, deep V-neck front, invisible back zipper and overlay pieces that are tied at the shoulders and baby hemmed (wrong side will show), thread loops hold in place. Full skirt, gathered at waist, has side seam pockets and length variations. Petticoat has grosgrain ribbon waistband, hook and eye closures, back waist opening is narrow hemmed.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
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Suggested fabrics: Brocade, Dotted Swiss, Lace, Mikado, Taffeta. Underlining: Organza. Lining: Lining Fabric. Petticoat C,D: Net.
Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or for shrinkage.
Sizing: H5 (6-8-10-12-14) U5 (16-18-20-22-24), which is approx. UK sizes H5 (4/6 – 10), U5 (12– 20/22) based on our . Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Thread. A,B: One 14" (36cm) invisible zipper (adjust to fit), one hook and eye. C,D: 2 1/2 yds. (2.2m) of 1" (2.5cm) grosgrain ribbon, two hooks and eyes.
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