My Latest Make - the DVF wrap dress

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► Vogue 2000 DVF wrap dress pattern https://www.sewessential.co.uk/misses...

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It is the 50th anniversary of Diane Von Ferstenberg's invention of the wrap dress and to celebrate we have an authentic vintage re-release of her wrap dress sewing pattern. Recreate this iconic dress and join in the celebrations. You can find the pattern and a gorgeous range of fabrics on our site and I've linked everything below.

I loved sewing this dress, I love a wrap dress and I love 70s fashion so I decided to go full on 70s with my fabric choice too. It was a super easy sew and I loved the stand out features: the large collar, matching cuffs and statement belt were so much fun to sew and wear.

My fabric choice was perhaps ever so slightly on the heavy side for this dress due to the weight of the belt and I think I just about got away with it, but I've included links to alternative fabrics below for you. The dress can be sewn in woven or jersey fabrics, but if you choose a stretchy jersey you may want to size down. I didn't size down because the knit fabric used was very stable, but as I mentioned it was perhaps ever so slightly heavy for this dress in hindsight. It would make an awesome wrap cardigan like the Tilly and the Buttons Pearl cardigan though.

I cut a size 12 at the bust and a 14 at the hips and waist.

The construction was super easy - the neckline is finished with a facing and the dress is fastened with the wrap belt. I took the time to pattern match my fabric and used wonder tape for the side seams and centre back seam - I've popped a link below.

I would definitely sew this dress up again, aside from the gorgeous collar, cuffs and belt I also love the fact the neckline isn't gaping or too low as is often the case with wrap dress sewing patterns.

I wonder whether you will join in the fun and sew this iconic wrap dress pattern too?

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