Dress drama! Vogue 9268

Once again, my stash is getting a bit out of hand.   I wanted a few sews that would use an entire piece of fabric I have instead of most or two-thirds of it.  This dress came to mind. 

I simply love the drama of this skirt and the neckline.  I simply had to make it. 

A dress, with this type of skirt, just make you want to twirl!

It was a bit breezy out and keeping everything in check was a bit difficult.  

I don't think my fabric has quite as much structure as the designer.  You can see on the pattern envelope how her skirt hangs at the sides.  Mine is much softer.

But I still love it.  I made just a few minor alterations. One was a swayback and the other was to add a band at the neckline.  Oh and I almost forgot that I eliminated the front and back center seams.  I think that by doing this and adding the neckband, it made the neckline higher.  Just to compare, look at the envelope, the neckline is much lower.  

This is just a luscious knit I purchased from a somewhat recent trip to Baton Rouge.  I had 3.5 yards of it, the perfect amount for this dress.  I have a wee little scrap of it left that I really need to donate.  Someone will hopefully snatch it up and make something super creative out of it with some additional fabrics.

Look how awesomely full that skirt is!  I love my new dress!  

Sue