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  Butterick 5556 Misses' Dress and Belt
Lined dresses A, B, mid-calf, have semi-fitted bodice and gathered, flared skirt, winged or stand-up collar, below elbow kimono sleeves, side zipper and side front pockets. B: sleeve cuffs with slit. Self-fabric belt has purchased buckle. Purchased petticoat.

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photo Difficult, but great for Advanced Sewers
Pattern Description: 1950s dress design, more dressy than casual for day to day use. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? For the most part Were the instructions easy to follow? Very challenging for a beginner, but after some research it was
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Kiwi Nation
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5/14/13
photo Highly Recommend
Pattern Description: Retro Butterick '55 Fitted Dress with belt Pattern Sizing: 16-22 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Vaguely, as I made modifications to the bodice Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes What did you particularly like
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tanyamaile

2/26/13
photo Highly Recommend
Pattern Description: Typical Butterick pattern, modernized from the original. Pattern Sizing: I wanted it tight so I went one size down. It's tight alright but I think that's appropriate for the period. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it
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kolibrichan

8/9/12
Recommend, with Modifications
Pattern Description: Darted bodice with kimono type sleeve and collar, gathered skirt with belt Pattern Sizing:I made a size 14 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes Were the instructions easy to follow?I found the instructions more compl
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gowngirl

6/10/12
photo Highly Recommend
Pattern Description: Butterick 5556, dress (no belt), view B, size 16. Pattern Sizing: FF 16-22 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes! I am very happy with how it turned out. Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were g
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Retromiss

3/24/12

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