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Butterick: 5523 (Misses' Dress) - Type:Dresses

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Saint Nolt Sews


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12/16/12 4:40 PM

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Highly Recommend

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Available for sale on PR: $14.96 (See envelope)

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Rayon Double Knit [See other projects in this fabric]

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Pattern Description: Knit dress with empire waist, draped collar, pleated skirt and back tab.

Pattern Sizing:misses 8-24

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?yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?Very easy dress to make and wear.

Fabric Used:rayon ponte double knit

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
1. FBA
2. Used a coverstitch machine on hems

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I won't make another, but it is super cute and comfy to wear. Love the pattern. Make a quick muslin or fit the tissue to the bust area. I did a "good" FBA on this one. I also would make a note of folding your knit fabric the same way as the pleats BEFORE you cut out the dress. My fabric was firm enough to hold the pleats, but the pleats are shallow and would show up better if there was more fabric in the pleat.

Conclusion: great holiday dress to wear with boots (even though it is almost 80 degrees in south Texas!)

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	CissieW said... Dress looks great on you. Love your holiday red! 12/16/12 6:24 PM
	wendyrb said... The fit is great! Love the back as much as the front. Thanks for pointing out the shallow pleats- good to know. 12/16/12 8:49 PM
	Eva Suzanne said... The fit, style, & color all look great on you! I am originally from Texas so I know what you mean about the heat...hope it cools off some for you. 12/17/12 0:54 AM
	sew2little said... This is my Christmas dress too! Yours looks very festive! 12/17/12 0:56 AM
	ktr2567 said... alright you twisted my arm, I've got to make this dress now;-) 12/17/12 2:19 AM