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  Butterick 5603 misses dress Retro '56
Fitted dresses A, B, C with flared skirt, below mid-knee, have lined bodice, princess seams and side zipper. A: bateau neckline with band and bow at upper and lower bodice edges. B: tie wrapped around each shoulder and knotted forms bow. C: bodice crosses at front and back. Purchased petticoat.

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photo Highly Recommend
Pattern Description: 1956 fitted dress with boat neckline and deep V back, invisible zipper, flared below-knee skirt, lined bodice top, and princess seams. I made view A. Pattern Sizing: I measured, cut, and fit a 10 with little alterations. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern env
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HanPanda

6/9/13
photo Highly Recommend
Pattern Description: Retro style dress. I make view A without the bow ties. Pattern Sizing: I cut size 10. 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? Everything is good except the instruction for the n
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CozyCotton

5/5/13
photo Recommend, with Modifications
Pattern Description: View A: Vintage-styled boatneck dress with band and bow detailing. Pattern Sizing: 0-18, I cut a universal 16 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? The glossary instructions for
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missaudrey

4/30/13
photo Highly Recommend
Pattern Description: Retro Dress with empire waist. Pattern Sizing: Sizes 14, 16, 18, 20. I usually wear a 12 in the stores, so I sewed a 14. The top part was a little big, so I made bigger seam allowances and darts. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done
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thesewinglab
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6/11/12
photo Highly Recommend
Pattern Description: Retro Fitted Dress Pattern Sizing: 6 through 12 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? My pattern only has the line drawings, and it's definitely not as small at the waist as the drawings! Otherwise it's fairly close. We
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knitwitsl
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4/22/12

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