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Butterick: 5640 (Misses dress) - Type:Dresses

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Aurelie


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11/27/12 3:34 PM

Last Updated:

11/28/12 10:28 AM

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Butterick Pattern Info

Pattern Rating:

Great Wardrobe Builder

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Pattern Sizing:
BB 8-10-12-14
I made a size 10 but had to make my zipper back seam a little wider than 5/8. I'm typically between an 8 and 10 so I think this pattern runs typical of Butterick.

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?
I didn't ever get the instructions out because when I was cutting it out I decided to add a full lining and also knew that I would be making modifications to avoid any hand sewing. It goes together very intuitively though.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Quick.

Fabric Used:
I used an apparel fabric from JoAnns. Nothing special but the price was right. This was sort of my trial for a wool I really want.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Added a lining by cutting out everything twice. I then only cut out the facings in interfacing and attached those to my lining to keep the neck sizing nice. I finished the neckline and the sleeve edges then ran my gathering lines to attach my bodice right and left together and baste my lining down. I used these to fit it to the interfaced waist midriff. Then added my midriff ining and basted the bottom of the midriff together. I added my fabric skirt and then the lining skirt so my bottom midriff seam was sandwiched in between. Added a zipper through all thicknesses. Voila. Quick, easy, no hand sewing.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yeah, I'm still considering it for a wool I'm eyeing but I tend to rarely sew things twice to likely I won't. I would recomment it to others though. Its a nice dress.

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	Christas said... Very pretty dress! Nice work! 11/27/12 8:47 PM
	Wujko said... Beautiful dress and the material is very beautiful as well. 11/27/12 10:50 PM
	Eva Suzanne said... This pattern is really enhanced by the fabric. Nice & very wearable too! 11/28/12 0:18 AM
	marec said... I love this style and your version is really pretty. 11/28/12 9:35 AM
	nicegirl said... This is great! Classic kimono-style but with shape. I like that print, too. 11/28/12 10:43 AM
	LM2HYD said... This is just lovely! 3/9/13 7:28 AM