Butterick: 5100 (MISSES' TUNIC, BELT AND DRESS)  - Type:Dresses  | | Viewed 480 times
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| | Posted on: | 11/19/09 1:14 AM | | Last Updated: | 9/6/11 8:13 AM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | 
Butterick Pattern Info | | Pattern Rating: | Easy & Great for Beginners | | See other patterns in this category: Dresses Accessories Tops | | | | Fabric: | Ponte Knit [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Pattern Description: Pullover, sleeveless tunic in two lengths and dress have deep V-front neckline and extended shoulders, separate tie belt or purchased belt. D: cowl collar.
Pattern Sizing: Y(XS-S-M), Z(L-XL)
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? I think so.
Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions for this were super easy with the exception of one bump in the road but other than attaching the facing to the neck after putting on the cowl, I didn't even have to look at them.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved that this came together rather quickly (other than my aforementioned bump in the road). It could have been that I was working on it so late (3:00 a.m. - I know this was the reason I cut the front in two instead of on the fold and had to go back and get more fabric, the last on the bolt!) or that the instructions/diagrams weren't clear but when it was time to put the facing on, I couldn't figure out where to place the cowl so that when I turned the facing it would work because they only showed the V-neck version in the diagram which is pretty straight forward. It wasn't until I put the dress down for a day or two that it came to me that with the cowl attached, you're supposed to attach the facing inside the cowl (right sides together) then when you turn the facing inside you have a nice finished seam (click the link on my blog to see this.) I'm sure they could have found a better way to illustrate this.
Fabric Used: Ponte Roma Knit
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't make the belt because I just don't feel the need or think it would be flattering to have something cut me in half.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I plan to make it at least one more time, in Black.
Conclusion: This is a great little dress. It's comfortable and stylish. When made in basic solids, it gives you a lot of options with the change of tights, tops and accessories. I made it for something else but this will make a great little work dress, something that allows me to look pulled together but is simple to make and wears well. |
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Very pretty dress!
11/19/09 6:30 AM
looks good on you..I'm glad to see how this works in real life.
11/19/09 8:45 AM
i am glad I am not the only one who makes mistakes when I am tired! Love the dress!!!
11/19/09 8:52 AM
Great dress, I'll have to try this one. Thanks for the heads up on the instructions.
11/19/09 10:16 AM
Great dress! I especially like how you've pulled it together with the pumpkin top and the boots. :o)
11/19/09 3:49 PM
Love your dress!!
11/19/09 4:35 PM
Very nice! Great job! You are wearing it. Love the boots.
11/19/09 7:48 PM
The dress looks really great on you, especially with the boots! Like your review, too.
11/19/09 11:26 PM
Perfect work dress...can be changed up with accessories. You look wonderful.
11/19/09 11:29 PM
Beautiful dress and I love how you have styled it.
11/21/09 8:16 AM
Great job! You definitely have skills!!
11/22/09 2:01 AM
Terrific dress! Thanks for reminding me that THIS is the pattern I want to buy -I was at Joann's yesterday and could not recall what dress or from what company :)
11/23/09 2:31 PM
LOVELY!
12/31/09 1:17 PM
LOVELY!
12/31/09 1:17 PM
Looking all fancy. Get it Kelly.
9/6/11 11:58 AM
Great outfit. I love how you put it all together. I'm taking notes.
9/7/11 4:01 AM
Very nice!!
9/7/11 5:54 AM