FrocKit 18A - Vogue 9253 or Vogue 1735 Dress view A - Floral Rayons
Kit Description:
FrocKit 18A - Vogue 9253 Dress view A is a flattering Kimono style dress with a very deep V neck and waist tie. Vogue have recently reissued this pattern as Vogue 1735, but no matter, this dress pattern is still one of the most popular patterns around, and rightly so. It is very versatile and can be sewn in many different fabrics but we've chosen some floral rayons for this kit.
The pattern is flattering for many different shapes and sizes, and the empire line belt hides a myriad of tummy issues which is a real bonus. We have to be honest, not all of us can wear a dress with such a low V neck, but adjusting the pattern to close that gap a little is a breeze (see the links below for ideas and instructions on how to do this).
Fabric Description:
Please note that all fabric options for this kit are Rayon
Option 1: Pressed - delicate pastel flowers on an off white background
Option 2: Native - Bold red proteas on an off white background
Option 3: Watercolour - floral pattern resembling watercolour sketch
Option 4: Mustard sketch - black flowers on a mustard background
Notions:
Matching thread, One 22" (56 cm) Zipper, One Hook & Eye, 1/2" (1.3 cm) Single-Fold Bias Tape, Vogue pattern
Sewing Difficulty:
Very Easy
Pattern Reviews:
https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/84930
Handy sites to help you make adjustments to neckline if needed:
Here are some links to sites where some very clever people have made adjustments to the neckline of this dress. We've given you four options below:
- Raise neckline by four inches https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kymTM9rdH5g
- Overlap neckline pieces and sew https://blog.tessuti.com.au/2017/10/vogue-9253-one-really-low-v/
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Make rouleau loops and add buttons https://www.isewthereforeiam.com/vogue-9253/
