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Butterick: 5214 (Retro Butterick '47) - Type:Dresses

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Kiwi Nation


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2/1/13 8:53 PM

Last Updated:

5/14/13 3:45 PM

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Pattern Rating:

Highly Recommend

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Cotton [See other projects in this fabric]

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Pattern Sizing:
I used size 8
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Exactly

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Not a fan of the dart placements
Fabric Used:
Brown and white calico
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Took in 2 inches on skirt and 1 inch on bodice for my petite form
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Definitely. I love how it fits.

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	magpie57 said... I wish I could see it on you. It looks adorable. What was wrong with the darts? 2/1/13 9:05 PM
	Jrhee said... Looks super! 2/2/13 0:33 AM
	JEF said... Looks like a very pretty dress. Bet it's a knockout on. 2/2/13 9:28 AM
	KathleenS said... I really like the two different looks you get out of this pattern, with the dress look and then the blouse and skirt look. Good work. 5/24/13 9:37 AM