'Sophia Loren' | Vintage inspired CAPSULE WARDROBE | Vogue V2960 retro dress pattern | inspo REVEAL

I've wrestled with the Vogue V2960 vintage/retro dress sewing pattern and altered it to fit me. I have sewn this dress before and it was an absolute disaster as the fit was awful and the instructions are very confusing. This time I did several mock ups/ toiles to get the fit correct. I raised the back neckline as I didn't want to show that much skin at a daytime wedding and I think it will be more wearable (therefore more sustainable) with a higher back neckline. I used a green linen floral fabric from Spotlight that was lovely to work with and I'm very pleased with the result. I didn't do the bound button holes as I didn't think it was necessary as the fabric is patterned and the buttons are a feature in themselves so it didn't seem like it was worth the effort! The buttons are vintage old stock and I think they go beautifully with the fabric :-)
Next up is the 'Julie', after Julie Andrews, and the outfit is comprised of a full pleated skirt and a fitted shirt/blouse in another floral lightweight cotton fabric. I am working on this outfit at the moment and I hope to have that out by next week. That is technically 'Suit C' from my vintage inspired capsule wardrobe plan • Fabric Haul | Vintage ... .
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[@JulieJones-mi8gq]

Loving your channel (and your dress). I've only recently "discovered" you - now I'm bingeing and looking forward to more and more. Thank you for the time and effort you put into filming, and for sharing your expertise with us.

[@nwinning]

This turned out so beautifully. Perfect match of pattern and fabric!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@sheryllstarr7115]

Your dress is so pretty, even your dog 🐕 like your dress....WOW!❤

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

You are so kind 😊

[@lighthseskr]

Oh another lovely dress. I am so in love with this whole capsule wardrobe.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you so much! I'm a bit obsessed with it too 🤣

[@shishimac3033]

Beautiful dress on you! Perfect fit ❤

[@robyn3349]

Lovely! Definitely a "Sophia!" And your dog is a great dancer!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you so much! Yes, she is 🤣

[@yvonneimms9762]

I am so pleased to have found you! I love your sewing room, compact and functional and what a fabulous dress, you look stunning. I love the fabric, love the time you took to make it fit. Overall superb. I look forward to seeing more of you 👏

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊 I'm glad you're following along!

[@jeneagles4841]

Beautiful. I can just imagine it with the navy jacket from your suit.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊 Yes, I'm planning to do an 'everything worn with everything' video at the end if I have time before I go on my trip.

[@teresagibson2974]

You've done very well there, what a lovely dress, and yes just like Sophia 😊thank you for the video

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Ha ha! If you squint really hard 🤣 Thanks so much 😊

[@maryoconnell35]

I love your dress, it is a fabulous make and I think your doggie friend likes it aswell.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thanks! Yes, Maggie was fascinated by my twirling and thought it was a fun game 🤣

[@deannamullins6584]

Such a perfect silhouette for your shape! Beautiful work.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you so much 😀

[@alisonbarrow5711]

New subscriber here from Manchester in the U K.So enjoyed your video and have now gone down a rabbit hole! So thrilled to see how you have changed your urban space,our front gardens here are becoming car parks but husband and myself continue on defending our hedges and enjoying the birds and hedgehogs that live in our space.You are so inspiring thankyou

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

That's so kind of you to say 😁 I'm really glad you're enjoying my videos! The same is happening here and we are definitely an oddity in our street but it's fun to be a rebel! 🤣

[@heidiwatts1310]

You absolutely nailed the fit. Looks fabulous 😊

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊 Yes, I'm very pleased with it - worth all the effort!

[@dianevarga4976]

This dress is worth the work. It's so beautiful and it fits perfectly! Love it.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you so much! Yes, I'm very pleased with the result and now I have the pattern pieces, I can make another much more easily 😁

[@tinadahl2831]

Turned out very fine and elegant!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@jeannetterichli8076]

wowww....very beautiful....lovely

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@riekodi5508]

It’s gorgeous! You did a great job. I love it. Thanks so much fir sharing. God bless.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@beckyunderwood4220]

Very nice! I sympathize with you and your small work room; my sewing room has a library and a treadmill in it!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Ha Ha! Yes, needs must. But I'm very happy to have a dedicated space now 😊 ... it's a game changer after working on the dining room table for so many years!

[@theseamstressatthecottage]

Wow, this dress is perfect and you look stunning!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thanks so much! That's very kind 😊

[@LRWdesign]

I have this pattern and am getting ready to mock up the bodice. 👍 Yours looks fabulous. ❤🥰

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊 Yes, definitely needs testing first!

[@seestellysew8472]

You did a great job. Your fit is impeccable.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you so much 😀

[@annholmes9650]

Beautiful dress, fits like a glove! I also love your little Border Terrier, great little dogs, enjoy the wedding! x x x

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you! Yes, they are marvellous and she's such a good dancer 🤣

[@beckymay22]

Love the green dress too

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Yes, me too. I got it from a secondhand shop 😊

[@NellieChristopher]

Love the dress and all your explanations!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@chlomo2618]

Excellent job! It looks lovely on you.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you! Cheers! 😁

[@lorrainewhiting1267]

Hi from Jersey, just found your channel. The dress turned out beautifully.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you! And welcome 😊

[@M_J_nan]

I think it looks marvelous on you!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you so much 😀

[@elizabethannwest646]

You look beautiful in that dress!😊

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you, that's so kind 😊

[@olive5890]

Your music choice is excellent 🎉❤

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thanks 😊

[@tonia-deegraveson1760]

Just beautiful thank you for sharing

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

You are so welcome 😊

[@BettsiLedesma]

Perfection! Very very lovely!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@sandrahorne8742]

Lovely 😊 just lovely

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you! 😊

[@claretan5469]

Stunning dress ❤

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@pamelagreen8543]

Well done! It's beautiful.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@regalrose3365]

Beautiful

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@marathorne6821]

It's gorgeous! 😍 All your fitting modifications were totally worth it, it fits perfectly 👌

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@wendyb7993]

Beautiful well done you 👏👏👏👏👏

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you so much 😀

[@yvonnedebruin595]

The dress turned out so wonderful.😊

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@AuntBecsCreations]

Your dress is GORGEOUS!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@anitacollingwood4224]

The finished dress looks lovely.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@elaineash9014]

Thank you for all your hard work doing the videos, you are very inspirational. I love your down to earth , can do attitude. A real treat to watch and learn from you. Well done from cold and wet England. 😊

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you so much! It'll soon be spring where you are and we're just going into winter ... although it's not too cold here in NZ 😁

[@carryjeanwing]

That turned out so beautifully ❤ Your videos inspire me to get to sewing 🧵

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Wonderful! I'm pleased 😊

[@vintagegirl68]

You are so classy! That dress looks like it could be in the movies. It's just beautiful!!!! I am enjoying your videos so much. Cheers from Ohio!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you so much! That's very kind of you to say 😊

[@user-hx6wt9dh7w]

You look lovely!!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you so much 😊

[@gabrielamendiola2765]

Thank you so much.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

You're welcome! 😊

[@helengannon8855]

Beautiful on you, well done. Jealous of the skinny waist

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you!! That's so kind 😊

[@GoingGreenMom]

Thank you for explaining how you are doing the mock ups and how you adjust them. I'm really new to sewing and it is just sort of a stab in the dark so far with them, but this gives a much more logical work through/case study.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

I'm so glad it's helpful! 😊

[@GoingGreenMom]

Lol, I think that was probably me about the Western wedding! But you are right, it is the logical name given more context, and the plan for it sounds like it will be beautiful.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Yes, I think so 😁 Thanks

[@becpennington7470]

My dear, your Bernina 830 Record is only one of the most coveted vintage machines! Hold onto it and maintain it as the workhorse princess it is.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

That's really nice to know 😊 I like it very much so it's not going anywhere!

[@marybrooks5273]

It's really beautiful on you, a very special dress, but relaxed enough that you will feel comfortable. I love the dark linen dress you're wearing as well.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Yes, it is really comfortable with plenty of room for food and dancing 😁 The dark linen dress was a wonderful find at a secondhand shop!

[@lindak8664]

I’ll give you an extra 👍🏼 for playing twirly with your darling doggo! 😄 The dress looks fabulous. It will be lovely in a garden western. I hope John Wayne rides in and asks you for a dance. Hmm, Dancing zombies. You’ll need to have Thriller q’ed

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Ha Ha! Yes, she's a really princess and loves to twirl 😁

[@joannemcmillan9201]

Beautiful! I’m also jealous of your skinny waist.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊 So kind.

[@NellieChristopher]

Also love that green dress you're wearing. Did you make it? And what was the pattern? Looks good on you!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

No, I didn't make that one. I found it at a secondhand shop 😊 I made the socks though! I forgot I had them on until I watched the footage back! So much for sartorial elegance 🤣

[@susanivey8853]

I love your green linen dress. Did you make it and is there a pattern?

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thanks 😊 I actually bought it at a secondhand shop so not one of mine and I don't have a pattern unfortunately.

[@pinkporcupineknits]

I love that dark green dress you're wearing while you are sewing - what pattern did you use?

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thanks 😊 but I actually bought it at a secondhand shop, it's not something I made myself.

[@nwinning]

I’m by planning on downsizing my sewing room. What size is your cutting table?

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

It's the Ikea standing desk IKEA LAGKAPTEN / MITTBACK Desk 120x60cm, White, Birch. I find it perfect for my small space. It would be better if I could get all the way around it but my space is just too small! However, because the top is not attached to the legs, I can twist it around a bit without disturbing the work on the top, so that helps 😁

[@mnoeliarc]

What a beautiful dress! Certainly the hard work paid off 😊 I just wanted to leave a link to a video on how to remove overlocker stitches as it's a lot easier than one would think and no need to trim the fabric kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4bCeIBqf66slbcsi=AsM1K2DTRMJgKtan

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you, that will be very helpful for the next time I do that! 😊