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This should have been quick and easy to make but I decided to make a few adjustments (that I then undid) and hence it took me two weeks to complete and caused quite a bit of frustration for myself. However, I am really pleased with the outcome and am eager to make another – without the sleeves and with piping. Mum also wants this dress!
I used a Butterick 80’s pattern. The size 6 was cut out but as it was a loose fitting dress and I wanted a more fitted look, the only adjustment needed was a few tucks in the front. In the end the sleeves suggested (one of the reasons I bought the pattern) just didn’t look good in the yellow fabric (too stiff) so I shortened them. I also added contrasting fabric pockets and the pleated collar (it was one of the sleeves I didn’t end up using). The skirt was the easiest part of the dress and I love the combination of pleats and gathers. I plan to make a high waisted skirt using this pattern. Hope you like.
Material Notes
cool spotlight fabric. I know a lot of people don’t like spotlight but they have great prints and I can afford the fabric. I don’t make clothing to last forever.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Dec 8, 2010, 07.59 AMby nishavinod2009
very nice! the pleats look very good!
Nov 8, 2010, 02.47 PMby katie2belts
Love the fabric, I may have to go for a hunt in Spotlight to see if they still have any! Love the collar detail, perfect dress for spring!
May 21, 2010, 06.04 PMby loulourosa
This is a verry nice dress, I like the way you use the two fabrics together!
Mar 20, 2010, 01.57 PMby candyjoyce
you look fabulous in this, i love it.
Mar 20, 2010, 12.34 PMby louiseq
I love this dress!One of my favourite things I’ve seen on here!
Mar 20, 2010, 09.02 AMby stitchywitchy
The back is so cute with the buttons! Love the print too!
Mar 20, 2010, 03.18 AMby rifka
Very sweet. The end result looks more 50’s apron/pinafore dress to me than 80’s. That’s a good thing! Well done.
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Mar 20, 2010, 07.43 AMby nookie
Thanks. It’s been a while since I’ve made something I really love. It was worth the frustrations.
Mar 20, 2010, 12.14 AMby nettie
That is so cute! I love the print and the buttons up the back!
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Mar 20, 2010, 07.44 AMby nookie
The print is great. I’m glad I bought it when I did as I haven’t seen any of it since. The buttons are from my grandmothers stash – she had good taste