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Butterick: 5131 (Chetta B Dress) - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Reviewed by:Debbie Cook
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Posted on:6/6/09 10:16 PM
Last Updated:6/6/09 10:26 PM
Pattern Size:Plus-Sized Regular 
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appleC said...
What a cute dress! And a very inspiring project.
6/6/09 10:24 PM
Sew4Fun said...
Wow great dress! I love, love, love all your added details. The fit is great and the dress is so flattering.
6/6/09 10:32 PM
Carol Mendoza said...
As always your work and fitting adjustments are "right on"! Love the dress.
6/6/09 10:34 PM
Em's Summer said...
Cute summery dress!
6/6/09 10:48 PM
AquariJenn said...
That's such a cute dress! I've been following along on your blog. Have fun wearing it this summer!
6/6/09 11:00 PM
Heatherrique said...
Debbie, wow-zah! You are mesmerizing in this dress! Cool new profile pic ;-)
6/6/09 11:13 PM
marec said...
Love this dress on you. It's very stylish. Hey, new haircut? Cute.
6/6/09 11:37 PM
Ody said...
Wonderful dress and extremely helpful review. I love this pattern and thanks for sharing.
6/6/09 11:41 PM
Karen6790 said...
Fabulous knock-off. Looking at the original, I can definitely see why you wanted your own version - and I'm not sure yours isn't the better of the two! Those red buttons are just so cheerful.
6/6/09 11:41 PM
Izzie said...
Wow! This turned out soooo good!
6/6/09 11:43 PM
sewbehind said...
Very nice dress, Debbie. It looks great on you. I love your new hairstyle too.
6/6/09 11:45 PM
msladyj said...
love this dress Debbie. Wow looks alot like your inspiration.
6/7/09 0:13 AM
Kayseri said...
What a great looking dress. I might do this myself in summer (its winter in NZ).
6/7/09 0:14 AM
Leora said...
Inspiring summertime dress!
6/7/09 0:28 AM
Annette1 said...
Well, you are just as CUTE AS YOU CAN BE in this dress. When I saw the pattern you had used, I have to admit I would have never even noticed that pattern until seeing your version. Even the INSIDE is inspirational -- ha! Great review, AS USUAL. And I REALLY like your HAIR. Maybe I'll take your picture to my hair lady and ask her if she thinks we can manage that. :o) 'Course, it's been so long since I've been there, she'll probably say, "WHO are you and WHO cut your hair?" (ME!!! Can't you tell?)
6/7/09 0:37 AM
Debbie Cook said...
Thanks everyone ... but I have to tell you, it's not a new hairstyle. Same old, same old for the past few years. Even same stylist. Just a good hair day, I guess. LOL!
6/7/09 0:48 AM
michellep74 said...
I really love this. The pattern envelope does nothing for me, but your version is something that I would wear. Your dress is just ridiculously cute and flattering!
6/7/09 1:00 AM
Lori V said...
Great job, the dress looks fantastic on you.
6/7/09 1:12 AM
TalyQ said...
Debbie, that looks great. Thanks fro the step by step instructions for the alterations.
6/7/09 1:28 AM
kathleen1304 said...
Good review. You look very fresh and summery. And younger. Did I mention younger?
6/7/09 2:18 AM
Oceanpeg said...
I like your version of the dress better than the pattern illustration. Plus a good knock-off and look alike. Job well done.
6/7/09 2:48 AM
Clareew said...
Fabulous, I have just shown DD and DS because I was so impressed. They send you their 'that's brilliant' comments too.
6/7/09 5:32 AM
Mel.J said...
Fantastic. As usual, extremely useful & informative review of a great dress. Thanks :)
6/7/09 7:14 AM
Meredith P said...
It turned out great! Thanks so much for the detailing of the changes you made to make it like the RTW inspiration.
6/7/09 7:15 AM
Woolygal said...
That is one great dress.
6/7/09 7:50 AM
Nancy K said...
The back angled topstitching really does look like an intentional design element and it's a great save/change. It's a great dress and it looks great on you. Loose enough to be comfortable in the Florida heat, but shaped enough to be flattering.
6/7/09 8:25 AM
Shirleyjoy said...
Thanks for the review. Looks wonderful on you! Just the dress for summer.
6/7/09 8:30 AM
Beek said...
Great looking dress! I love the detail and the red buttons. Clever.
6/7/09 8:39 AM
Elaray said...
You put quite a lot of work into this dress (from my point of view) and the results are fantastic. It looks so much like the inspiration dress! Great work.
6/7/09 9:02 AM
mary in FL said...
ALL your design elements look purposeful, and I think it turned out great!
6/7/09 9:23 AM
carolynw said...
You should be happy - this looks so nice on you - great knock off
6/7/09 9:32 AM
Sharon M said...
It is lovely! I'm always amazed at your creativity and talent.
6/7/09 10:30 AM
kimmielovesparis said...
How cute are you in your dress! Great job.
6/7/09 11:13 AM
ConnieBJ said...
What a great, cheery, throw on dress! We all need more of those kinds of clothes- the kind that take no trouble to wear but make you feel great! Love the sleeve treatment, and I see you liked the dress enough to feature it in your avatar!
6/7/09 12:05 PM
Barbara V said...
Great success from the inspiration dress. Yours looks fabulous on you!
6/7/09 12:34 PM
Grammy Gin said...
Great copy of your inspiration dress! I love all the detailing. You are definitely an inspiration!!! Love your hair & new little pic...(can't remember what it's called) lol. vivitar?
6/7/09 1:01 PM
PVA said...
Thanks for a great review, (as always!) This is my idea of a perfect summer dress -- A-Line skimming the body allowing for air circulation. Sheer comfort! I love the style -- a dress with a personality of its' own!
6/7/09 1:15 PM
gaginny said...
What a cute dress and you do such great, detailed reviews. Very helpful, as always.
6/7/09 1:30 PM
Byrdie said...
I love this dress! I love how you found a pattern close to the inspiration photo and made changes to make it exactly how you wanted it. You look really cute!
6/7/09 2:30 PM
papago said...
Your dress looks great. I really enjoyed reading your very detailed review. Thanks, Laura
6/7/09 3:55 PM
Andreahg said...
I LUV this dress! great work
6/7/09 4:16 PM
nancy2001 said...
With a great looking dress like this, who needs RTW?
6/7/09 5:12 PM
ZeldaDC said...
Tres cute! I want one!
6/7/09 6:03 PM
mastdenman said...
Great looking dress. Much better than anything I've seen in the stores.
6/7/09 6:04 PM
Linda G said...
I have been watching your blog since you posted the sneak preview, waiting for the final post. I love this dress. You did a great job, thanks for the review. I always enjoy reading your informative recap of your sewing experience.
6/7/09 6:17 PM
persevering said...
Congratulations on your dress! It is inspiring to see and read how you brought about this flattering happy well-fitted dress. Thank you.
6/7/09 8:15 PM
Rebecca D said...
The dress looks very cute and comfy. And I really appreciate your thorough review. Each one is a lesson.
6/8/09 7:47 AM
DebJ said...
Love the dress Debbie I may just have to copy your copy! I have a quick question for you. Did you basically do your regular sizing despite this pattern was for a knit? I realized that you used stretch demin, but was that enough to compensate for not using a knit? Thanks from another Debbie
6/8/09 8:16 AM
Debbie Cook said...
DebJ - I tissue fit the pattern, and yes, I did start with my usual size since the pattern was loose-fitting.
6/8/09 9:36 AM
OP Gal said...
I think you nailed it, Debbie, even if it isn't exactly the same. It looks enough like the inspiration dress that no one could tell it isn't identical. Great review, too.
6/8/09 2:00 PM
RLL said...
Too cute! Very impressive review as usual. Thank you!
6/8/09 3:27 PM
Berniev said...
You look great! The dress turned out super. It was a great review I was looking forward to - I would have never looked twice at this pattern but you always make me look at patterns with a new eye. Thank you.
6/8/09 4:12 PM
Katharine in BXL said...
Yes indeed! A great casual summer dress. Love it! And you look so cute in it too.
6/8/09 5:06 PM
CynthiaSue said...
Denim "shirtdress" but with a twist. Very current Debbie! And as always, the construction is impeccable.
6/10/09 10:48 PM
bconky said...
I love it.
6/17/09 11:30 AM
4u2cme said...
Great dress. I picked up the pattern after I read your review.
9/28/09 10:50 AM
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