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Butterick 5209, Retro 1947: MISSES’ DRESS: Halter or cap sleeve dress, below mid-knee length, has side zipper, fitted self-lined bodice and flared, gathered skirt.
The step by step instructions are well thought out and include great diagrams so that anyone with a bit of sewing experience will do just fine with this pattern.
I absolutely love the look of this pattern. I am pleased that I decided to go for the sleeved version.
I added my standard 3/4" to the torso length. I also substituted an invisible zipper for the suggested standard zipper. If I was to make this up again, I would make sure to place the side zipper a bit higher (closer to the armhole) to make it easier to get in and out of!
I am sure that I will pull this pattern out again at some point in the future. For now, there are just too many other projects to complete! But I would highly recommend it.
I love this dress! I think that the fabric really makes it special.
More pictures and information may be found over at my blog, Lilacs & Lace.
Material Notes
*Cotton/silk floral jacquard *Invisible zipper
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Sep 26, 2011, 09.26 AMby natfraga
Lovely!!!
Sep 25, 2011, 02.07 AMby Kathy Lamont
This is beautiful! the colour is gorgeous and the fit is perfect. well done!
Sep 25, 2011, 01.38 AMby melonhead
Soooo pretty!! I love the color and the dress looks AH-mazing on you!! :) Beautiful job!
Sep 24, 2011, 08.49 PMby janene
Oh this is my favourite dress of the day. I have been waiting for the website to sort out its server problems so I can post a comment to you. Its so beautifully made and so flattering. I love the midriff section. Thank you for relaying how painless it was to put together. I might have to add this to my never ending project list now!
Sep 24, 2011, 12.22 AMby datstylin
Really really good work!
Sep 23, 2011, 10.25 PMby jasmine77
It looks great on you.
Sep 23, 2011, 09.07 PMby jacquipardue
aw, you look lovely!
Sep 23, 2011, 08.56 PMby Liora Litman-Cohen
charming! very feminin and stylish.love it!