Vogue 8874

Such Vintage!
 
Pattern Used: Vogue 8874 (Vintage Vogue Line)
 
Pattern Details: Fitted bodice, high neckline, very full skirt
 
Fabric Used: Sporting weight cotton (Has a slight stretch to it), broadcloth lining, and quilting cotton
 
View made: B (although there is really only one view, views A and B only differ by length.)
 
What did you especially like about this pattern? The raised waistline in the front, the bow, and the fullness of the skirt. It was also really nice that I didn't have to interface anything for this pattern, nor did I have to hem sleeves.
 
What did you especially dislike about this pattern? Nothing really. I have no major complaints about it. It fits really well with no alteration. The bow could be made a little shorter so that it doesn't have such big loops and I did have to cut off about 4 inches from the bottom in order to make it a nice tea length (otherwise it would have hit about 2 inches above my ankles, which I didn't think was that flattering.) Also, the neckline gapes a bit, probably because it is so high.
 
Did you change the pattern at all? Not really. I did cut out the pleat underlay from a contrast fabric, because really, what's the point of a pleat underlay that you can't see? I also added skirt lining, and then sandwiched the lining and fabric over the edge of the bodice where the waistline is raised.
 
Final thoughts: Will make this one again! It came together super quickly (about 8 hours from start to finish) and looks really good. :)
 
Pictures:

 

Front View

Back View

Raised Waistline

Pleat Underlay fabric