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Butterick 5747: Misses’/Misses’ Petite Dress and Belt: Dress A, B have collar, detachable dickey, fitted bodice, waistband, pleated skirt and belt. B: Semi-fitted skirt, back hemline vent and top-stitching.
I love the pattern illustration, but the mock-up that Butterick produced looked less than fabulous on the model, so I had second thoughts after purchasing the pattern.
I knew that I wanted to add some pink contrast to my fabric, so I actually read through the instruction before starting. (This is something I should always do, but often skip over.)
I added piping to the top edge of the dickey, so it was necessary to cut the pattern piece in half and add a seam allowance. And for a bit more pink, the piping was applied to the collar and front seam.
One thing I found strange about this pattern is the button placement. A belt is included and shown with both views, so I assume it is meant to be worn with the dress. But the pattern has a button placed directly where the belt sits. What the heck?! Why would you want a button bumping up against a belt? It also covers the button and makes the three remaining buttons look oddly spaced.
Speaking of buttonholes, I substituted bound buttonholes and started their construction before putting the rest of the dress together. There are two buttonholes on the dickey, which I made with my machine, which is another story.
I am so glad I waited to find the perfect pattern for this fabulous flamingo fabric!
More picture and info may be found over on my blog, Lilacs & Lace.
Material Notes
Embroidered Cotton Twill
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Dec 11, 2012, 09.59 AMby cocoretro
Gorgeous dress!
Dec 11, 2012, 12.29 AMby laikadoll
Wowee! I can’t wait to make mine up, not sure what fabric yet though! Your version is gorgeous, and I don’t think the buttons look oddly spaced with the belt, it’s all just fab x
Nov 29, 2012, 02.04 PMby BlackDuck
whoAAA, it looks pe-rfect and absolutely suits you!
Nov 29, 2012, 12.32 PMby ronnielee
This is a stunner Lauramae! Where did you get the fabric?
Nov 29, 2012, 09.17 AMby misumihaela
I like so much this old style dresses and elegance of those times will always be timeless!
Nov 29, 2012, 08.40 AMby tirrs
very nice!
Nov 29, 2012, 08.19 AMby Mary Athey
I.m do in love with this dress. You look amazing in it. i.ve got this pattern at the back of my box as i was.nt to thrilled with it.its coming to the front now upon seeing.yours lol. i love the fabric you used.as well x
Nov 29, 2012, 07.16 AMby spulford
I never gave that pattern a second glance before I saw your version! Awesome, awesome job!