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Butterick: 5496 (Misses' Tunic) thumbsup - Type:Tops    printable version
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Posted on:1/3/13 0:26 AM
Last Updated:1/3/13 1:07 AM
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Pattern Rating:Highly Recommend
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Pattern Description: Misses Tunics in various lengths and style features

Pattern Sizing:XSM-SM-MED. I made the small.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it does, just lengthened from a tunic to a dress.

Blouson dress

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes; very, very easy to follow. I really didn't need to read them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I have been looking into similar style dresses at department stores for upwards of $400.00 and knew I could make one fast, inexpensively and easily from this pattern.
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I have made this pattern three times now and really have been happy with the outcome each time.

Fabric Used:Sequinned special occasion fabric from Fabric Depot and China silk for the lining.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I fully lined this dress as the sequins are scratchy against the skin and the fabric is sheer, and lengthed a few inches and sewed up the side slits to make into a dress.

I may go back and take in the skirt part a bit as it is a little large, but Holiday treats and goodies have put on a few pounds over the last couple of weeks of 2012 and I needed the wiggle room LOL.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Yes, I would make this again as I have already made it 3 times, and I highly recommend it to others as a fast and easy tunic.

Conclusion: I love this pattern!

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KatC83 said...
Cute and well fitting! Amazing fabric, too.
1/3/13 1:08 AM
DKG said...
This dress is great and looks gorgeous on you. Well done on copying the expensive RTW so successfully.
1/3/13 1:13 AM
Scheri said...
Beautiful. I love the colors it looks like shades of peacock feathers.
1/3/13 4:21 AM
GoodbyeValntino said...
Very original and beautiful! Thanks for sharing :)
1/3/13 6:40 AM
Jstarr4250 said...
These kimono style dresses so flatter your great figure. Spectacular fabric on this one.
1/3/13 7:29 AM
prostheticsgirl said...
I actually like your fabric more than the inspiration dresses!
1/3/13 11:01 AM
ArtAttack said...
What a gorgeous special occasion dress...love it!
1/3/13 2:05 PM
PattyE said...
Super cute...I have some black sequin myself so this is very inspiring.
1/3/13 6:55 PM
margy.64 said...
You have done a fantastic job of turning a very basic pattern into a very glamourous dress. Very inspiring.
1/4/13 7:08 PM
slmstyle said...
Thank you ladies for all the nice comments and feedback! It was a fun dress to make and wear!
1/4/13 7:37 PM
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