A Pullover Knit Dress: Vogue 9268

This project is about revisiting an once upon a time favourite pattern, Vogue 9268, and stash-busting some fabric.  I made Vogue 9268 when it first was released in 2017 and then another version a couple of months later.  Currently, those two dresses are no longer in my closet.  I gave up wearing polyester which was fibre content of the first version and the second cotton knit version did not have enough drape to make this design work.  Fabric choice matters as much as sewing techniques.  

Enter the latest version of Vogue 9268.  This dress is made in a light weight cotton knit.  This fabric came from Mitchell Fabrics, prior to their closure.  This fabric has been in the stash for over a decade.  So, it is nice to finally stash bust most of the yardage.  There is enough leftover fabric to make a t-shirt.  

The fabric was pre-treated with a tumble in the washing machine and dryer.  It hit the ironing board for a steam pressing before hitting the cutting table.  It was a lovely fabric to sew and it makes me miss Mitchell Fabrics more than normally I do.  

The pattern is still a favourite, it is so comfortable.  There were some tweaks to the pattern prior to cutting out the project.  I shortened the length since I am currently shorter than the first time I sewed this dress.  I cut the shorter version and it's still long and I'm okay with that.  I also shortened the sleeve length and it's still a long sleeve version.  I cut the pattern as a size medium except for the small section at the side seam from the underarm to where it curves out towards the drape of the skirt.  At this section I cut at the large size markings.  The neckline was changed, eliminating the V-neck shape.  The front and back pattern pieces were cut on the fold.  

Vogue 9268 is a well drafted pattern and came together quickly.  Need I say more?  

Sewing IS Political

This is the latest Canadian 🍁 made and tariff free project.  I don't know if you heard about the increase in tariffs against Canada a few days ago.  

Yup, the convicted felon, sexual abuser, pathological liar and TACO man is as predictable as ever.  No one is surprised that the convicted felon imposed higher tariffs on Canada at the beginning of the month.  So predictable.  And so the boycott of American products continues in the sewing workspace and all other areas of Canadian life.  

The fabric used in this project was from Mitchell Fabrics, a now-closed Canadian fabric outlet.  The pattern is a "Made in the U.S.A." product that has been in the stash prior to the convicted felon started the tariff war against the world.  Knit 'N Stable tape used is a Pellon brand product, an American company.  It, as well as the pattern, did not contribute to the convicted felon's economy because it has been in the stash for years.  Once I run out of the remaining Knit 'N Stable tape sitting in the stash, it won't be replaced and I will instead turn to my Coverstitch machine for finished hems on knits.  The sewing label is from KATM, an Australian company.  The fabric scissors are from Merchant and Mills, an United Kingdom company.   The threads used in the sewing machine and serger are Güterman threads, a German company.  

Project details

Seams:  Knit (lightening bolt) stitch

Seam allowance:  Serged

Fabric:  4.2 metres

Knit 'N Stable tape:  3.30 metres

Label:  KATM "Be Bold" label

Pattern:  Vogue 9268, circa 2017.

Additional Tools and Supplies:  Cutting table x 2, fabric scissors, pins, pin cushions, tailor's chalk, good tunes, measuring tape, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot, thread clippers, Janome AirThread 2000D serger, iron, ironing board and tea.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.