Monday, July 4, 2011

Butterick 5600....Just because

it's my birthday today . Here is a beautiful dress I made for me yesterday. I fell in love with this fabric immediately I saw it, and  I knew it's destined for a dress shirt. It's a 100% Micheal Miller cotton from Fabricland , has a feel of linen to it and sews like breeze.











 Pattern Description:Semi-fitted, straight, above mid-knee dresses A, B, C have front darts, back pleats, self-faced yoke front and neckbands, side seam pockets, outside casing with elastic, self ties and stitched hem. A: sleeveless with self ruffle. B: short, gathered sleeves with elastic casing. C: short sleeves with stitched hem and self tab with nonfunctioning button
 Pattern Sizing:  I cut size14 and graded up to 16 from waist down
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?: Not really because I didn't put the elastic
Were the instructions easy to follow:  Easy I guess, I didn't follow it for most part , I really don't like the sewing sequence suggested by the pattern, so I just did my thing
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: As always, I lengthened the bodice by 1" and the hem by 2 " and I didn't put the pocket. I guess next time 1/4" FBA will be needed, but I let out 1/4" around the armhole to get some room
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Nothing to dislike
Conclusion:  I love the fact that it's a dress shirt and can be worn as you wish..

Enjoy!!!

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13 comments:

  1. Great looking dress! I love your fabric choice. I have this pattern in my stash, I'll need to move it up in the queue.

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  2. My Very hot aunt! You look amazing in the dress!

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  3. Cute dress, I love it, looks great on you!

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  4. Happy birthday. I love your dress. The colour is fab on you.

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  5. Fabulous dress! Happy Birthday! Birthdays looks great on you!

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  6. Happy Belated Birthday,lady in green! Love that color.

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  7. Happy Belated Birthday!!!! I hope you enjoyed yourself. You sure did look lovely in your dress:)

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  8. Happy belated from me too. Love that dress, the color and the fit.

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  9. Very cute! Great fabric print.

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  10. Happy Belated Birthday! Very attractive dress on you!

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  11. Happy Belated Birthday!! What a nice way to treat yourself with such a cute dress! Love your poses!!!

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