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Sunday, May 15, 2011

Butterick 5600-- A Dress for Shoes...

 As I blogged about a few posts ago, this dress was supposed to be my Mother's Day dress until my sewing machine went down for a few days and needed repair. Well it was nice to finally finish this dress up. Again, I was inspired to make this dress in order to wear a cute pair of shoes I had in my closet. I think it turned out well and I absolutely love the pattern. Well here's the review.....


Butterick 5600

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 a size 10 for the bodice and size 12 for the skirt. I wanted this to have some fit and didn't want to look like I was wearing a bag with a waist tie.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, Yes, Yes!!!

Were the instructions easy to follow?
They were!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I loved the pattern design, the ruffled front and the elasticized sleeve. I didn't like that the pattern instructs you to hem the skirt before adding the front band. As a result, due to some error on my part, my hem on the front right and left sides aren't exactly equal. Since it was finished early I can't easily correct it. It's not really noticeable but I'm really annoyed by it.
(Such a crazy close-up but my Hubby/Camera Man was determined to get a better shot of the ruffle details. I'm beginning to think he's taking his job too seriously!!! LOL!!!)

Fabric Used:
Gray cotton sateen

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
1. I left off the pockets.
2. I didn't slipstitch the yoke but instead could flip it inside out and sew it.
3. I didn't slipstitch the facing (step 44) instead I serged 3/8" off the facing edge and stitched in the ditch on right side of facing to catch facing underneath.
4. I finished the sleeves by serging the edges and sewing them up. I didn't create a narrow hem for the elastic casing.
5. I forgot to mention that I made view B and added the ruffles from view A to it.
6. I lengthened the dress 3". I'm so glad I did this because it would've bee really short.

(The inspiration for this dress was indeed the shoes!!!)

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I really would like one in denim or a bright color!

Conclusion:
Great dress! Simple to make and oh so stylish!!!
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46 comments:

  1. SusanMay 15, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Go hubby! I was thinking that I really liked that picture of you and how well I could see the dress details. It made me laugh after reading your post.

    I bought this pattern and just need to pick out my material.

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  2. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)May 15, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    This is really cute on you!

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  3. NuJoiMay 15, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I love the dress and the shoes!

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  4. LisaMay 15, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Your dress is fab , I've been looking for a nice versatile day dress pattern and this one fits the bill . Loving the shoes !!

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  5. EllenMay 15, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    An adorable dress! As for your uneven hem (which I certainly couldn't tell), my mom has a saying that "if you can't see it from a galloping pony, ignore it." :D

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  6. JaneMay 15, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Great dress and I love your shoes.

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  7. KarinMay 15, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Cute dress! The ruffle down the front is great and definitely "on trend."

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  8. PamMay 15, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Adorable dress! I love it! I certainly don't notice the hem but usually, there is something about every project I make than irritates me (slightly!). . .

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  9. RebeccaMay 15, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Your dress turned out very nicely! Those shoes are too cute! :]

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  10. orange dreamMay 15, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Great dress, really well put-together. Love the idea of a different size up top than on bottom; must try that. It looks like something one can get off of net-a-porter.

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  11. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Cute. Looks like your hair is getting long...

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  12. MyraMay 15, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I love this dress! I have this pattern in my lineup to sew, so the timing of you review is impeccable!!! Cotton Sateen appears to be a perfect fabric for this pattern based on the way yours looks! The color is seems to be a perfect match for your shoes too!! Beautiful job!!

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  13. Candice May 15, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I love this dress on you! Very stylish but still comfortable to wear!

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  14. knitmachinequeen (KMQ)May 15, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I have this pattern. Hope mine looks as good as your does.

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  15. sewistafashionistaMay 15, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Your dress looks great. I love the silvery grey color.

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  16. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Yes, I will be pulling the out of the stash very soon! I love your version.

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  17. LoriMay 15, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Very cute dress.

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  18. AminatMay 15, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Super cute, love your fabric choice

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  19. Faye LewisMay 15, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Love your dress and the shoes certainly did make it pop.

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  20. Monica DMay 15, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Well done!

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  21. Uma Mageswari PreveMay 15, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Lovely dress... and the shoes... they are so cute! You are a very beautiful lady Victoria!

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  22. ManecoarseMay 15, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    That dress IS stylish. It looks so nice on you. You did a fabulous job. I chuckled regarding your hubby's close-up pic comment. That was too cute.

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  23. BootzeyMay 15, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    This is really beautiful.

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  24. JadaMay 15, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Cute dress and I like that fabric color.And yes those shoe are a great inspiration.

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  25. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Ok, I like your husband's close-up shot. it really shows the front detail. Yay for him!

    I like the ruffled detail! It's a great way to feminize a shirtwaist dress.

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  26. AllisonCMay 15, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    This is such a great dress, i have no idea how I missed this pattern when it came out. It was the detailed close up shot that sold it to me!!

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  27. VictoriaMay 15, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Alexandra, the belt is indeed removable!

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  28. AlethiaMay 15, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Great looking dress on you, and yeah for you that hubby is willing to be your camera man! LOL!

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  29. JoanneMMay 15, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    LOVE the ruffle at the front. Great color.

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  30. VanessaMay 15, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Very nice!

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  31. Peggy's ClosetMay 15, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    The dress is fab!--and so are the shoes.

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  32. Marie-ChristineMay 16, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Very cute dress, and the shoes are fabulous :-). So let's hope this one escapes the Curse of the Special Dress. Are you going to wear it every week this month at least?

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  33. toyMay 16, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    I really do love your version of this dress, it worked out so well and I can tell you are very happy with it

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  34. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Great dress - and it looks great slightly fitted as you have done it. And gorgeous shoes!

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  35. EugeniaMay 16, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I. Want. That. Dress. And I want those shoes too! Your dress is fabulous and very flattering. I have this pattern - I hope mine turns out as wonderful as yours has. The close-up showcases the lovely details perfectly - Hubby is doing an excellent job as photographer!

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  36. Virginia's DaughterMay 16, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I love this dress! The cute little cap sleeves, the ruffles, the elastic waist AND the color. This turned out really cute and it looks great on you. The shoes are perfect for it too!

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  37. MegMay 16, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Super-cute dress! Well done.

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  38. PattyMay 16, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    This dress is so cute, and is on short list! I appreciated the close-up to see the ruffles,nice job by your DH :-)
    Please tell me that you'll wear this dress more than once!!

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  39. narcissaqtpieMay 16, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    So Cute!! The pics really do it justice :) I have to pull this pattern out for a closer look now. Love the whole look you put together!

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  40. GisaMay 16, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Você ficou mais jovem com esse vestido! Está muito bonito!

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  41. CarolMay 16, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    This is lovely. I have some similar fabric that I didn't know what to do with. That last picture is really sweet. This is a really versatile pattern. I'd like one in a print. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  42. gwensewsMay 17, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Those awesome shoes needed a pretty dress! Great dress, great shoes!

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  43. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Way too cute and the shoes are fab!!

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  44. CennettaMay 24, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Girl, This is a cute little number. The shoes, you know are, super cute. I have this one too. I guess I need to bump it up the BIG list of things to make.

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  45. CarlaJune 6, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Great job. This looks really nice on you. Very nice details.

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  46. SertyanAugust 18, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    What a great dress..well executed and the colour looks good on you. Nice fit too. I just got this pattern and was researching it and is pleasantly brought to your blog. Nice work!

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