Sewing Patterns, Pattern Review, Sewing Classes, Sewing Machines and Sewing Machine Reviews!
Platinum Sponsor: Lutterloh Patterns
Make Patterns That Fit. Watch Video Now!

[SIGNUP - FREE Membership & 1 FREE Sewing Lesson ]
[Sewing Classes|Shopping Bag Your Shopping Bag|Login|Help]
Sewing Review and Pattern Reviews Sewing Knowledge Base Sewing Patterns Sewing Classes & Sewing Lessons Sewing Machine & Embroidery Machinery Sewing Message Boards Sewing merchants Blog Help/FAQ About Pattern Review
Enter your e-mail address:




Advanced Search
Tags
New to PR?
Sewing Machines
Compare Sewing Machines
Sewing Machine & Serger Reviews
Embroidery Machines
Sewing Reviews
Sewing Patterns
Review Gallery
Sewing Books
Sewing Supplies
Sewing Websites
Sewing Stores
Sewing Class Reviews
Sewing Expo Reviews
Sewing Tips & Techniques
Sewing Podcasts
NEW!Fabric Glossary
Sewing Review RequestsAdd a Review Request
Your Account
Edit Profile
My Page
Favorites
Wish List
Pattern Catalog
Notifications
Friends of PR
Join Friends of PR
Find a member
Deal Corner
Photo Album
Calendar
Chat Room
Chat Schedule
Chat Transcripts
Sewing Classifieds
Add a Classified
Sewing Contests
enter contest
contest report
contest gallery
Favorite Links
reviews with comments
merchant gallery
article archive
newsletter archive
Craft Resources
contact info
shipping rates
returns & refunds
testimonials
Platinum Sponsor - Lutterloh Patterns
Lutterloh Patterns
Butterick: 5451 (Big Collar Wrap Dress) thumbsup - Type:Dresses    printable version
Viewed 553 times 9 more reviews
Review rated Very Helpful by 14 people   
Reviewed by:nicegirl
photo
About nicegirlstarstarstarstar
DC USA
Member since: 5/10/06
Reviews written: 293
Sewing skills:Intermediate
Favored by: 294 people
patterns reviewed: 293
Bio: more...
Report a problem with this review
Posted on:3/15/11 10:39 AM
See other patterns in this category: Dresses    Tops    
To read this review, please Login. Only registered members can read reviews written more than 6 months ago.
thumbsup Pattern with more than 5 reviews!
Merchants on PR
Patterns from the Past
vintage sewing patterns
Deals!
Chantilly Dreams ~ Vintage Patterns & Antique Lace
Patterns Ship Free in US
Deals!
Nature's Fabrics
Natural & Organic Fabrics
Deals!
<< Previous      Next >>
15 Comments      Login to Add a Comment
Christas said...
I hope this dress grows on you. It is SOOOO cute! I love it, and for all of your hard work, you have sewn a wonderful dress. That fabric is just PERFECT!
3/15/11 10:54 AM
thirteenstitches said...
I LOVE it on you!!! I think you are being way too critical on yourself. Think RTW and your dress is beautiful. You look very pretty in your polka dotted dress : )
3/15/11 11:39 AM
sew2little said...
I too think it's a great dress. Sometimes when the process of making a garment has been painful, we project our dismay onto the garment. This one doesn't deserve it, as it's really a striking dress.
3/15/11 12:11 PM
pterion said...
This is a really WOW dress! Love what you did with the polka dots and the colors are great on you. I understand what you are saying about the fit but the design is so striking that no one but you will notice the fit issues. I agree with the other commenters that you should give this dress another chance.
3/15/11 1:14 PM
Mufffet said...
It is very cute! I know what it is like though,, to own something you don't want to wear because it just didn't work out. :) It *IS* pretty on you!
3/15/11 2:03 PM
chickenlips said...
This is really nice on you and I love the addition of the sleeves. I think you should put it away for a few weeks, and when you no longer feel the pain, try it on again and I'm sure you'll see it as everyone else does - a really cool dress.
3/15/11 2:31 PM
cleverkitty said...
oh my gosh this dress is so fun, You look so cute and upbeat. I know what you mean about annoyances, I have some that let me forget and then ones that interfere with me thinking I am a great sewer. Think of this dress as your charm dress because it does bring a sense of Joy to the beholder.
3/15/11 2:40 PM
JillyBe said...
I think this is one of those garments that will be loved by you when you let it sit awhile - truly it looks SO cute! Your persistence to fix something & make it wearable is like mine lol! My chant is NO wadders, NO wadders, NO wadders...
3/15/11 2:52 PM
AnneM said...
Love that fabric! Just put that in the closet for the summer & pull it out in the fall; then you'll love it.
3/15/11 3:07 PM
GodsgirlT said...
Love that!
3/15/11 3:14 PM
SewWil said...
Your dress turned out very well and looks GREAT on you! You may need to put it away for a while so you forget everything you went through to get to the final product. Sometimes that helps ;-)
3/15/11 3:46 PM
lucylal said...
I do hope your annoyances fade, because i think your dress is gorgeous.
3/15/11 4:39 PM
Terri A said...
You look very cute - I do hope you decide to like it.
3/16/11 3:06 AM
FreyaStark said...
It's a cute dress. I hope you become fonder of it and wear it rather than wasting all that effort.
3/16/11 5:36 AM
LynneMR said...
Your dress is beautiful and really suits you. You probably just don't love it yet because of the trauma involved in making it!! The colours and style are beautiful on you and I love the colour contrast/reverse of your fabric. Give it a little breather and I'm sure you'll come to love it!
3/16/11 5:40 AM
Login
Online Sewing Classes
Break your Serger Out of the Box
Fee: $39.00
(Regular $49.00)
Break your Serger Out of the Box

Online Sewing Classes
Fun with Fitting - BODICE w Darts
Fee: $69.00
(Regular $69.00)
Fun with Fitting - BODICE w Darts

KnipMode Magazine 02-2007-23
photo
Review by squirrelly... on 2/12/09
Read Review

Ottobre Woman Magazine 02-2007-4
photo
Review by OP Gal on 4/27/08
Read Review

ZIPPERS - A downloadable Book by Shannon Gifford
ZIPPERS - A downloadable Book by Shannon Gifford

Details
Price: $35.00
Add to Bag Add to Bag

Favorite Things Little Wrap Dress Pattern
Favorite Things Little Wrap Dress Pattern

Details
Price: $14.00
Add to Bag Add to Bag

McCalls 6596 Pattern ( Size 7-8-10-12-14 )
McCalls 6596 Pattern ( Size 7-8-10-12-14 )

Details
Price: $13.95
Add to Bag Add to Bag

Simplicity 2432 Pattern( Size 3-4-5-6-7-8 )
Simplicity 2432 Pattern( Size 3-4-5-6-7-8 )

Details
Price: $2.99
Add to Bag Add to Bag


Copyright © 2013 PatternReview.com® , OSATech, Inc. All rights reserved.
Conditions of Use | Posting Guidelines | Privacy Policy | Contact Us