Butterick: 4967  - Type:Kids(boys & girls)  |
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| Posted on: | 2/9/13 11:22 AM |
| Last Updated: | 2/12/13 11:07 AM |
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| Pattern Rating: | Easy & Great for Beginners |
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| Fabric: | Taffeta [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Pattern Description:
Beautiful formal gown for girls with lots of fun tiers.
Pattern Sizing:
My pattern only went to size 6, but my sister is a very tall 8 year old, hence the mods.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes! Enormously pleased with the result.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes! I just read them once and then went from my knowledge of patterns.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
It is very versatile. I used the longer version, obviously, but as you can see you can use pretty much any fabric and change it up.
Fabric Used:
I used all scraps I had at home! The majority of it was taffeta from my masquerade ball gown a couple years ago (there is a link on the blog that is linked below) and other were leftovers form other formals or things that were given to me, even the zipper!
Note to self:Your little sister isn't a baby anymore! Soon her dresses will require just as much fabric as yours!
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Well, Emmy is a tall, skinny 8, so the size 6 bodice fit perfectly, but I had to add 8 or so inches to the bottom. That meant doing some math and lengthening every skirt piece.
Also, I didn't use the pattern for the waistband, I just was inspired by it and made up my own version.  I think it is my favorite part.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes! Emily LOVES it. It is the first dress she had had in a while that is floor length on her and it makes her feel grown up.
Conclusion:
A very nice pattern! I'm very happy with it. For more pictures visit the blog post at Jo-With-It's Portfolio
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Great dress!
2/9/13 1:55 PM
That dress is gorgeous!! She looks fabulous in it.
2/12/13 11:48 AM
What a nice job of all the varied colors in the skirt. Lucky Emily to have you.
2/12/13 3:04 PM
WOW! So pretty - I can see why she loves it. (You remind me that I had the same experience with my little sister catching up to my height and then she kept going...)
2/12/13 9:16 PM
Beautiful dress! Love the colors - your little sister looks great in it.
2/12/13 9:47 PM