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Butterick: 4443 (Dress) - Type:Dresses

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Sixtiesgirl


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3/10/13 10:45 PM

Last Updated:

4/14/13 6:06 PM

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Highly Recommend

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Available for sale on PR: $11.96 (See envelope)

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Pattern Description:
MISSES’/MISSES’ PETITE DRESS: Dress: close-fitting bodice and slightly flared skirt has bodice variations, back zipper and is below mid-knee length.

Pattern Sizing: I made the size 10 for my daughter who wears a 4-6 in ready made dresses.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Not so much since I made some changes.

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were great. I really liked the technique for lining the bodice.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I chose this pattern because I was looking for something with simple lines and cap sleeves to accommodate an embellished rosette fabric that I wanted to try. My daughter saw a similar embellished dress at Anthropologie and I was trying to make something along those lines.

Fabric Used: Ribbon embellished mesh fabric from Joann's.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I shortened the skirt by 2 inches since the pattern included a below knee length skirt. I wanted a skirt that hit just above the knee and due to the fabric, I needed to use a rolled hem. I also used the cap sleeves that are shown with the V neck with the boat neck style. I added a petticoat to the skirt to provide some fullness at the bottom. I liked the design of the skirt because there were no gathers or pleats which I thought would be bulky with the fabric. I also took care in how I placed the pattern pieces so the zipper area would not include any embellishments. There was a wide selvage that was good for this purpose. Embellishments would likely make it difficult to operate the zipper.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I definitely will use this pattern again. I think the strapless version would be fun for summer.

Conclusion: I really like this pattern. It went together well and offered opportunities for variations. I like the way the skirt hangs so that it looks full but is actually close to the body in the waist and hips. This fabric was a challenge for me but I am pleased with the results.

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	Judy Kski said... What a beautiful, one-of-a-kind dress you've created for your daughter. I just love the embellishments on the mesh fabric. I wish I'd see this fabric at my JA's. 3/11/13 0:32 AM
	lamstu said... This is really adorable! Great use of an unusual fabric. 3/11/13 5:37 AM
	Pj3g said... Oh my! It is so beautiful!!! 3/11/13 10:59 AM
	Jstarr4250 said... Very beautiful. The fabric is so special. 3/11/13 10:26 PM
	prostheticsgirl said... So cute and unique; I love the polka dots! 3/12/13 6:47 PM
	Kachi said... It's so beautiful!!! 4/9/13 2:29 AM
	liliv said... it's stunning. I just took a look at your reviews, you make really pretty and cute dresses, I love them all! 5/18/13 7:35 PM