LBD Vogue 8724 Finished!

MAGAM Challenge For May Is Finished

It's back to sewing for myself again and I completed my Make A Garment A Month Challenge for May.

I made Vogue 8724 about a year ago. This time I tweaked the fit a little more. This pattern is part of Vogue's Custom Fit  Pattern Collection. The great thing about Custom Fit is there are individual pattern pieces for cup sizes A, B, C and D . This means a better fit for those of us who need  a full bust adjustment, without the extra work involved in making this alteration.

The first time I sewed this pattern using the C cup pattern piece. I sewed it in a solid brown ITY knit. It fit okay but as I learned more about proper fit I noticed the bodice pulled too much across the bust.

I'd  previously measured my high bust and my full bust and got a 3 inch difference (or so I thought) so I chose the C cup. However, after noticing the pulls, I whipped out my tape measure again and noted that there is actually a 4 inch difference between my high bust and my full bust!  

No problem!  I cut out the D cup and made up the pattern. This time there was little or no pulling.


Can you see the difference between the fit of the C cup (brown) and the D cup (black)?

I also noticed that I didn't feel the need to readjust the neckline or look down to make sure the girls were not attempting an escape.


Time to plan for MAGAM for June.  I have a few garments in mind but more on that in a future post.

Another Thrift Store Find

I found this during my last trip to the thrift store.  I paid 6 cents!  I think this is the waxed tracing paper which will come in handy when making muslins. The markings should show up much better. 

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Until next time...Sew something you love!

MAGAM Challenge

Challenge Accepted!

While web surfing I came across this site and after reading the challenge rules, decided to take the plunge.  I have joined the Make A Garment A Month Challenge, also known by the acronym MAGAM. 

I'm a little late out of the shoot for May due to prom sewing and graduation sewing.  Since it looks like I will have very little time to sew for myself I decided to make this pattern by Vogue.

Vogue 8724

It is a Vogue CustomFit pattern which means that there is a separate front bodice piece for each cup size.  I am planning to make view A which looks to be just about mid-knee length.  I will be making it out of some black ITY knit that I currently have  in my stash.  I chose this pattern because it is a Very Easy Vogue Pattern, it takes less than 2 yards of fabric, is a quick sew and the dress is very flattering.  Besides, a woman can always use a little black dress right?

I'm looking for a pattern for the month of June. Perhaps a pair of pants?

Until next time...Sew something you love.